Apache CassandravsPercona Server for MySQL
Two self-hosted Databases projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Percona Server for MySQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #26 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 1 280 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Main language | Java | C |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 61/100 for Percona Server for MySQL, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Percona Server for MySQL 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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