The document compares RDBMS, Hadoop, and Spark, outlining their functionalities, advantages, and limitations. RDBMS excels in structured data management with comprehensive CRUD operations but can be costly and complex, while Hadoop provides a scalable solution for big data by distributing storage and processing tasks but struggles with small file handling. Spark enhances processing speed significantly and offers advanced analytics capabilities but has challenges with memory management and real-time data processing.