Apache CassandravsWakapi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Wakapi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 64/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #4 of 11 in Time Tracking |
| GitHub stars | 10 127 | 4 465 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +30 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 11 |
| Latest release | — | 2.18.2 · 14 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 64/100 for Wakapi, so it is the safer default.
Wakapi ships more often: 11 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Wakapi is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
Apache Cassandra details →Wakapi details →