Apache Spark vs Dask: which is better for Python-first big data?

For Python-centric Big Data, Dask offers native compatibility with Python libraries, easier integration with NumPy and Pandas, and a low barrier to entry for Python users. Spark is more mature, scalable, and widely adopted for huge clusters and multi-language support, but isn’t fully “Pythonic.” If you need giant multi-node processing and broad tool integration, use Spark; for Pythonic, Pandas-like Big Data on smaller to mid-sized clusters, Dask is often more convenient.