# Apache Cassandra vs Nezha

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

| | Apache Cassandra | Nezha |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #15 of 104 in Monitoring & observability |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 10 377 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +41 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 40 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v2.6.0 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | WTFPL |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

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

Nezha ships more often: 40 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.

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

## Details

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

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