Advertised USD entry prices, not all-inclusive subscriptions. Regional rates vary. Billing includes project hours, ingestion, file and deep storage, and asynchronous queries. Enterprise and Lumi are separate offerings.
Imply pricing in 2026
Polaris from $100/month; production Standard from $600/month plus usage
Polaris Starter
From $100/month
- 25 GB capacity
- Functional evaluation; variable performance
Polaris Standard
From $600/month
- Production environments
- 99.9% uptime SLA
Polaris Custom
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- Custom sizing and operational requirements
- 99.95% uptime SLA
Every figure on this page was read from Imply’s own pricing page on 7 Oct 2026. Prices change without notice.
Questions people ask
Is Imply the same as Apache Druid?
No. Apache Druid is the open-source database engine. Imply offers commercial products around Druid, including Polaris and Enterprise, as well as the separate Lumi product line. Paying for Imply adds a particular service and operating model.
Does Imply have a free plan?
Polaris offers a limited credit-based trial. I would treat it as an evaluation window, not an ongoing free service. Afterward, budget for paid usage if you want to keep using it.
Do I need SQL skills to use Polaris?
You can explore data through its visual tools, but I would still want SQL and data-modeling skills on the team. Someone needs to check the calculations behind the charts and investigate unexpected results.
Can Imply replace a data warehouse?
It can serve analytical workloads, but I wouldn't make wholesale replacement the starting goal. First establish whether your problem is interactive event analysis, broad business reporting, or something else. Keep systems that already serve their purpose well.
Is Lumi included in Polaris?
Lumi is a distinct offering with a separate billing model. If your priority is security logs and SIEM integration, evaluate Lumi on that basis rather than choosing a Polaris project and assuming it covers the same job.