Apache CassandravsPanWatch
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | PanWatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 62/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 9 in Fintech |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 2 270 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +119 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 12 |
| Latest release | — | 0.20.0 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 62/100 for PanWatch, so it is the safer default.
PanWatch ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, PanWatch is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
PanWatch is growing faster right now (+119 stars in 30 days).
Apache Cassandra details →PanWatch details →