AWS Glue 6.0 reduces prices by 30%, adds Iceberg v3, and new developer tools
AWS Glue 6.0 is now generally available, introducing a 30% price reduction alongside full support for Apache Iceberg v3 and newer versions of Apache Hudi and Delta Lake. This release also upgrades the runtime to Apache Spark 4.1, Python 3.13, and Scala 2.13. Key features include the VARIANT data type for faster semi-structured data reads, deletion vectors for high-performance row-level updates, and Spark Declarative Pipelines for improved developer productivity. These enhancements benefit engineers building large-scale ETL, streaming analytics, and AI applications within AWS Glue, available across all commercial, GovCloud, and China regions.
- →Apache Iceberg v3 and Newer Data Lake Formats Support
- →Enhanced Developer Productivity and Performance Features
- →30% Price Reduction for AWS Glue 6.0
- →Upgraded Runtimes for Apache Spark, Python, and Scala
Features (2) ›
- Apache Iceberg v3 and Newer Data Lake Formats Support
Full support for Apache Iceberg v3 is now available, along with newer versions of Apache Hudi and Delta Lake. Iceberg v3 features include the VARIANT data type for faster semi-structured data reads, deletion vectors for high-performance row-level updates, and flexible schema evolution.
- Enhanced Developer Productivity and Performance Features
New capabilities boost developer productivity and job performance, such as Spark Declarative Pipelines to simplify orchestration code, Real-Time Mode streaming for sub-second latencies, and Arrow-native Python UDFs for improved PySpark performance.
Enhancements (1) ›
- Upgraded Runtimes for Apache Spark, Python, and Scala
AWS Glue 6.0 upgrades its runtime environment to Apache Spark 4.1, Python 3.13, and Scala 2.13, providing access to the latest language and framework capabilities.
Notes (1) ›
- 30% Price Reduction for AWS Glue 6.0
AWS Glue 6.0 introduces a 30% price reduction compared to previous versions, making large-scale ETL and data processing more cost-effective for users.
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2026/08/aws-glue-6-0-price-reduction-iceberg-v3
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