# Apache Cassandra vs PrintStash

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

| | Apache Cassandra | PrintStash |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #15 of 22 in 3D Printing |
| GitHub stars | 10 128 ✓ | 230 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +26 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.15.0 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 49/100 for PrintStash, so it is the safer default.

PrintStash ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.

If you want the quickest setup, PrintStash is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.

Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+26 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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