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Cassandra

Distributed NoSQL database for high-availability and extreme scalability

RANKED #7 · TOP 10 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMSLISTERSCORE 81.0

Apache Cassandra is a distributed NoSQL database designed for massive scalability, high availability, and fault tolerance across geographically dispersed data centres.

Pricing from	Free
Best for	Large-scale distributed systems, time-series data, organisations requiring extreme availability and handling massive data volumes
Website	cassandra.apache.org

Strengths and trade-offs

Exceptional horizontal scalability with linear performance improvement as nodes are added
Masterless replication ensures no single point of failure and true distributed architecture

Complex operational requirements and steep learning curve for deployment and tuning
Eventually consistent model makes it unsuitable for applications requiring strong consistency

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Alternatives to Cassandra

Oracle Database Enterprise-grade relational database with advanced security and performance	#1 in Top 10 Database Management Systems	95.0
PostgreSQL The world's most advanced open-source relational database	#2 in Top 10 Database Management Systems	92.7
Microsoft SQL Server Powerful relational database platform deeply integrated with Windows and Azure	#3 in Top 10 Database Management Systems	90.3
MySQL The most popular open-source relational database	#4 in Top 10 Database Management Systems	88.0
MongoDB Leading NoSQL document database for flexible, scalable applications	#5 in Top 10 Database Management Systems	85.7
Amazon RDS Relational database service for the cloud	#6 in Top 10 Database Management Systems	83.3

Questions about Cassandra

How much does Cassandra cost?

Lister lists Cassandra's pricing as: Free.

Is Cassandra free?

Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.

Who is Cassandra best for?

Cassandra is best for large-scale distributed systems, time-series data, organisations requiring extreme availability and handling massive data volumes.

Where does Cassandra rank?

Cassandra is ranked #7 in Top 10 Database Management Systems (Lister Score 81.0), #7 in Top 10 Database Management Tools (Lister Score 81.0) and #8 in Top 10 Database Management Software (Lister Score 78.7).

What are the best alternatives to Cassandra?

The closest alternatives on Lister are Oracle Database (#1 in Top 10 Database Management Systems), PostgreSQL (#2 in Top 10 Database Management Systems) and Microsoft SQL Server (#3 in Top 10 Database Management Systems).

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