TL;DR - Cassandra
- Apache Cassandra is a distributed NoSQL database designed for massive scalability
- It handles petabytes of data across multiple data centers with no single point of failure
- Free and open-source, managed options available
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 82/100
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Open Source
Free
Self-hosted
- NoSQL database
- High availability
- Linear scale
- Apache license
About Cassandra
Cassandra handles data at scales where traditional databases fail. Distribute data across hundreds of nodes with no single point of failure, handling millions of writes per second without breaking.
The architecture is designed for availability over consistency. Geographic distribution keeps data close to users. Linear scaling adds capacity by adding nodes.
Organizations with massive write loads or global distribution requirements choose Cassandra when they need a database built for internet scale.
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Cassandra FAQ
Yes, Apache Cassandra is free and open source. Apache 2.0 license. Commercial support available from DataStax.
Cassandra is a distributed NoSQL database. High availability, no single point of failure. Used by Netflix, Apple, and more.
Cassandra excels at write-heavy workloads. MongoDB is more flexible for queries. Cassandra for scale; MongoDB for flexibility.
High write throughput, global distribution, always-on requirements. Time-series data, IoT, messaging. Not for complex queries.