Apache CassandravsVersity S3 Gateway
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Versity S3 Gateway | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 66/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #2 of 5 in Storage |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 3 079 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +139 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 14 |
| Latest release | — | v1.10.0 · 22 Oct 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 66/100 for Versity S3 Gateway, so it is the safer default.
Versity S3 Gateway ships more often: 14 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Versity S3 Gateway is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
Versity S3 Gateway is growing faster right now (+139 stars in 30 days).
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