What is Rakam?
Rakam is an open-source analytics platform optimized for large-scale data processing. It provides a full stack for handling event data including collection, storage, analysis, and visualization.
Some key features of Rakam include:
- Scalable data collection using SDKs and APIs
- Real-time data processing for fast insights
- Support for structured, semi-structured and unstructured data
- Customizable SQL and JavaScript processors for data transformation
- Out-of-the-box support for funnels, retention, and cohort analysis
- Integration with BI tools like Metabase and Redash for visualization
Rakam is designed from the ground up to handle large data volumes in the billions of events per day. It auto-scales across low-cost servers or clusters to provide cost-effective analytics infrastructure. The platform is open-source and extensible to meet the needs of a wide range of use cases.