Warehouse power. Without heavy setups.
MotherDuck is a serverless analytics platform built on DuckDB. You get the power of a modern data warehouse, without the infrastructure complexity, without the big upfront costs and without the long runway to get started.
Fast, simple and smart, built for the modern data engineer
DuckDB is one of the fastest-growing analytical databases, built to run complex SQL queries directly on files, without a server. MotherDuck takes it a step further by adding cloud storage, sharing and collaboration on top, without sacrificing simplicity.
This makes MotherDuck an excellent choice for organisations that want to get started quickly with data analysis, validate a solution before investing in heavier infrastructure, or simply keep the stack light and manageable.
What can you do with MotherDuck?
Easy to get started with. Powerful enough to build on. MotherDuck opens up fast, cost-effective data analysis without compromising on results.
SQL-first analytics
All analysis happens in SQL, without proprietary query languages or new paradigms. Anyone who knows SQL can work directly with MotherDuck from day one.
Fast prototyping
Run analytical queries directly on files, databases or cloud storage, without setting up infrastructure. From idea to answer in minutes, not weeks.
Cost-effective scaling
Pay for what you actually run, without reserved clusters or fixed costs. MotherDuck scales automatically and shuts down when not in use.
Local and cloud-based analytics
DuckDB runs locally in your tool, MotherDuck syncs to the cloud. The same queries, the same results, whether you're online or offline.
Works with your existing stack
MotherDuck integrates with Python, dbt, Jupyter, Tableau and Power BI. You don't switch tools, you add a faster and simpler analytics layer.
No infrastructure management
No servers to manage, no clusters to size, no upgrades to plan. MotherDuck is fully managed, so you focus on the analysis.
Power without complexity
Traditional cloud warehouses are powerful, but they require significant time, expertise and budget just to get off the ground. MotherDuck is built for those who want the results without all the heavy lifting.
This makes it an excellent first choice for smaller teams, fast pilots and organisations that want to test modern data setups without committing to complex infrastructure.
Weeks of setup and configuration
Minimal setup, fast start
Fixed cluster costs regardless of usage
Pay per actual run
Separate services for ingest, transform and queries
All in one: SQL directly on your data
Infrastructure to manage and update
Fully managed, no servers
Start with a conversation about MotherDuck.
Book 20 minutes with Jakob and we'll work out together whether MotherDuck is right for your situation and how to set it up properly from the start.
Book 20 min with Jakob