# Apache Cassandra vs Subgen

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

| | Apache Cassandra | Subgen |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 4 in Media |
| GitHub stars | 10 128 ✓ | 1 506 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +26 ✓ | +19 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 60/100 for Subgen, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Subgen 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)
- [Subgen](https://selfhost.directory/project/subgen) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/subgen.md)

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