# Apache Cassandra vs Dispatcharr

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Apache Cassandra | Dispatcharr |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #7 of 118 in Media Server |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 ✓ | 4 421 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +297 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 20 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.33.0 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 72/100 for Dispatcharr, so it is the safer default.

Dispatcharr ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.

If you want the quickest setup, Dispatcharr is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.

Dispatcharr is growing faster right now (+297 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache Cassandra](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-cassandra) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-cassandra.md)
- [Dispatcharr](https://selfhost.directory/project/dispatcharr) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/dispatcharr.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-cassandra-vs-dispatcharr