Apache CassandravsTraq
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Traq | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 49/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #33 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 10 127 | 205 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 6 |
| Latest release | — | v3.8.6 · 22 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Java | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 49/100 for Traq, so it is the safer default.
Traq ships more often: 6 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Traq is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
Apache Cassandra details →Traq details →