Apache CassandravsErin
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Erin | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #36 of 54 in Media Streaming |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 365 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 |
| Latest release | — | v1.22.0 · 15 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 49/100 for Erin, so it is the safer default.
Erin ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Erin is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
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