MotherDuck consulting
A lean warehouse on MotherDuck
MotherDuck is a cloud warehouse built on DuckDB. It’s fast and priced for smaller data, so a growing company can have a real warehouse without a big bill. We set it up, load your systems and model the numbers in dbt. The account stays yours.
What we do
Setup and sharing
Databases and access set up for your team, with a clear path forward if your data outgrows it.
Your systems, loaded
Pipelines from your CRM, ERP, ad platforms and spreadsheets, checked every time they refresh.
Modeled in dbt
Tested models and metric definitions, reviewed with finance and kept in version control. More on dbt
Local and cloud
Analysts can work with the same data on a laptop using DuckDB, then share results with the team.
Is MotherDuck the right fit?
MotherDuck fits when your data is measured in gigabytes rather than many terabytes and you want low, predictable costs. If you need many heavy users at once or strict enterprise controls, Snowflake may suit better. Because your models live in dbt, moving later is a smaller job. We sort that out in the Business & Data Assessment.
Common questions
What is MotherDuck?
A cloud data warehouse built on DuckDB, an open source database known for speed. MotherDuck adds shared storage and access so a whole team can work from the same data.
Is MotherDuck big enough for us?
For many small and mid-size companies, yes. If you grow into many terabytes or lots of heavy users at once, Snowflake may suit better, and your dbt models can move with you.
How much does MotherDuck cost?
It’s priced for smaller data, so a growing company can start small. We estimate what it would cost you in the Assessment, using your own data.
Does MotherDuck work with dbt?
Yes. dbt connects to MotherDuck through its DuckDB adapter, so your models are tested and kept in version control the same way they would be on Snowflake.
Want a warehouse without the big bill?
Book a call and we’ll tell you whether MotherDuck fits.