Apache CassandravsGiraffile
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Giraffile | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 45/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #62 of 86 in File Sharing |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 187 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 1 |
| Latest release | — | versions · 19 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | JavaScript |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 45/100 for Giraffile, so it is the safer default.
Giraffile ships more often: 1 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Giraffile 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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