# Apache Cassandra vs Signal TLS Proxy

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

| | Apache Cassandra | Signal TLS Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #16 of 25 in Proxy |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 ✓ | 1 284 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Shell |

## Which one should you pick?

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

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

Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+24 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Apache Cassandra](https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-cassandra) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/apache-cassandra.md)
- [Signal TLS Proxy](https://selfhost.directory/project/signal-tls-proxy) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/signal-tls-proxy.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/apache-cassandra-vs-signal-tls-proxy