Apache CassandravsNodyx
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Nodyx | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #5 of 6 in Community |
| GitHub stars | 10 127 | 137 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 8 |
| Latest release | — | v2.12.0 · 10 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Svelte |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 48/100 for Nodyx, so it is the safer default.
Nodyx ships more often: 8 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Nodyx is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
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