YugabyteDB vs Cassandra
Why Choose
YugabyteDB vs Cassandra
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| Feature | Cassandra | YugabyteDB |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | Cassandra Query Language (CQL) | Cassandra-inspired API and fully compatible PostgreSQL API |
| Native JSON | ||
| ACID Transactions | ||
| Consistency | Eventual | Strong |
| Cluster Expansion | Complex and time-consuming | Quick and non-disruptive |
| Upgrade Methods | Time-consuming based on volume of data | Quick with zero downtime |
| Ad Hoc Queries | Difficult and usually requires duplicate table | Seamlessly supported |
| Replication Options | Asynchronous replication with tunable consistency levels | Synchronous and xCluster asynchronous replication |
| Data Density | 1-2 TB per node | 5-10 TB per node |
Benefits of
YugabyteDB vs Cassandra
YugabyteDB is the only open source, multi-cloud, multi-API, distributed database designed for mission-critical applications. Its modern, cloud native architecture provides three key advantages over Cassandra.
Productivity
Use well-known APIs, with built-in resilience and scale, to rapidly create apps and promptly address new demands.
Cost of Ownership
Pack more into each node and handle data better. The result…fewer clusters and lower hardware costs (up to 10x).
Efficiency
Scale faster, shrink cluster sizes, and consolidate databases effortlessly.
Market Leaders Trust YugabyteDB
FAQ
YugabyteDB re-uses the upper half of PostgreSQL allowing us to offer advanced features and provide a seamless transition to distributed SQL. Below the API layer, Yugabyte has completely re architected a distributed, transactional storage layer to seamless handle spreading the database across numerous nodes. Think of YugabyteDB as PostgreSQL for the cloud native world.
YugabyteDB offers a range of deployment options to suit diverse infrastructure needs and preferences. You can deploy it as a fully managed DBaaS on your preferred cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud). You can also deploy it as a self-managed DBaaS on public clouds, on-premises, or in a hybrid setup. Additionally, YugabyteDB can be installed on VMs, containers, or bare-metal systems.
Yes, like PostgreSQL, the YugabyteDB database is 100% open source under the Apache 2.0 license and is available for download on Github. Our commercial DBaaS solutions include support and a powerful control plane for easy deployment and scalable management.