Alibaba Cloud · Analytics

Data Lake Formation (DLF)

DLF serves as the foundational layer for Alibaba Cloud’s cloud-native data lake framework, handling the core infrastructure needed to organize and manage large-scale data assets. It acts as the backbone for analytics workflows, providing the necessary structure to store, catalog, and process data within the broader ecosystem.

This setup suits teams already invested in Alibaba’s cloud environment who need a managed framework without upfront commitments, relying on a pay-as-you-go model. The main friction point is the complete absence of a free tier, meaning every byte of storage or operation incurs immediate costs, which can be prohibitive for small-scale testing or early-stage prototyping.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 8 · 4 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 10 certifications
• Provider health A