# Apache Cassandra vs pikvm

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

| | Apache Cassandra | pikvm |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 23 in Remote Access |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 10 424 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +66 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | — |

## Which one should you pick?

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

pikvm is growing faster right now (+66 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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