Apache CassandravsYarr
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Yarr | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 61/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #7 of 85 in Feed Reader |
| GitHub stars | 10 127 | 4 080 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +28 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 |
| Latest release | — | v2.9 · 7 Sept 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 61/100 for Yarr, so it is the safer default.
Yarr ships more often: 4 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Yarr is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
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