Corsearch replaces MySQL with ClickHouse for content and brand protection

Chase Richards, VP of Engineering at brand protection firm Corsearch, shared his experience with ClickHouse during a recent meetup. The company adopted ClickHouse for its real-time analytics needs, particularly in the areas of anti-piracy and content protection. By replacing MySQL with ClickHouse, Corsearch achieved significant improvements in data compression rates, reduced server management complexity, and enhanced client experiences. Additionally, the team leveraged ClickHouse's SQL syntax to execute vector distance calculations directly, eliminating the need for additional infrastructure or new languages. The adoption of ClickHouse has played a vital role in capturing web traffic data and streamlining complex data pipelines at Corsearch.