// FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do I need to rewrite my Spark code?
No. Quanton is a drop-in replacement for the Spark execution engine. Your existing code, APIs, and pipelines work exactly as before.
What versions of Apache Spark are supported?
Quanton supports Spark 3.x. See the docs for the full compatibility matrix.
How does Quanton achieve faster performance?
Quanton uses vectorized, columnar execution with SIMD acceleration and an adaptive query optimizer that learns from your workload patterns.
Where does Quanton run?
Quanton runs anywhere Spark runs — on-prem, AWS, GCP, Azure, or any Kubernetes environment.
Is Quanton open source?
Quanton has an open core. See the docs and GitHub for details on what's open and what's available under a commercial license.
How do I get started?
Head to the docs for a quickstart guide. You can be up and running in under 10 minutes.