# Apache Cassandra vs Unregistry

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

| | Apache Cassandra | Unregistry |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #4 of 12 in Container Registry |
| GitHub stars | 10 127 ✓ | 4 888 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 ✓ | +21 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | v0.4.3 · 12 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy ✓ |
| 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 Unregistry, so it is the safer default.

Unregistry ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.

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

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