Apache CassandravsZealot
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Apache Cassandra | Zealot | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #17 of 28 in CI/CD |
| GitHub stars | 10 127 | 1 368 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +25 | +1 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 3 |
| Latest release | — | 6.2.2 · 25 Jul 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Main language | Java | Ruby |
Which one should you pick?
Apache Cassandra scores 74/100 against 55/100 for Zealot, so it is the safer default.
Zealot ships more often: 3 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Apache Cassandra.
If you want the quickest setup, Zealot is easier to run; Apache Cassandra needs more configuration.
Apache Cassandra is growing faster right now (+25 stars in 30 days).
Apache Cassandra details →Zealot details →