# Apache Cassandra vs YOURLS

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

| | Apache Cassandra | YOURLS |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 74/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 23 in URL Shortener |
| GitHub stars | 10 126 | 12 289 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +24 | +46 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 4 ✓ |
| Latest release | — | 1.10.6 · 30 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Apache Cassandra and YOURLS score the same (74/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

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

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

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