Apache CassandravsMikochi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Mikochi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 50/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #18 of 34 in File Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 378 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 |
| Latest release | — | 1.12.2 · 15 Oct 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 50/100 for Mikochi, so it is the safer default.
Mikochi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Mikochi 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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