Apache CassandravsNova Server
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Nova Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #20 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 354 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 9 |
| Latest release | — | v1.92.2 · 24 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | Shell |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 46/100 for Nova Server, so it is the safer default.
Nova Server ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Nova Server is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).
Apache Cassandra details →Nova Server details →