# Apache Cassandra vs PufferPanel

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

| | Apache Cassandra | PufferPanel |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #15 of 62 in Game Servers |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 ✓ | 1 762 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 ✓ | +15 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 10 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v3.0.9 · 14 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 63/100 for PufferPanel, so it is the safer default.

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

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

## Details

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

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