Apache Cassandravsterrapod
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | terrapod | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 51/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #8 of 8 in DevOps |
| GitHub stars | 10 127 | 264 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 43 |
| Latest release | — | v1.11.2 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Main language | Java | Python |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 51/100 for terrapod, so it is the safer default.
terrapod ships more often: 43 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
Apache Cassandra details →terrapod details →