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CockroachDB vs ScyllaDB

Reviewed byRoman K
Tagline
CockroachDB: Distributed SQL database
ScyllaDB: Monstrously fast NoSQL database
Pricing Model
CockroachDB: freemium
ScyllaDB: freemium
Starting Price
CockroachDB: $0/mo
ScyllaDB: $0/mo
Free Plan
CockroachDB: Yes
ScyllaDB: Yes
GitHub Stars
CockroachDB: 32.2k
ScyllaDB: 15.6k
npm Downloads/wk
CockroachDB:
ScyllaDB:
GitHub Forks
CockroachDB: 4.1k
ScyllaDB: 1.5k
Open Issues
CockroachDB: 8.1k
ScyllaDB: 3.6k
Tags
CockroachDB: distributed, sql, postgresql, multi-region
ScyllaDB: nosql, wide-column, cassandra, low-latency

CockroachDB vs ScyllaDB: which to choose

CockroachDB has the larger community with 32.2k GitHub stars against 15.6k for ScyllaDB, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.

Choose CockroachDB if you lean toward distributed and sql; choose ScyllaDB if nosql and wide-column matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.

Frequently asked questions

Is CockroachDB or ScyllaDB better?

It depends on your priorities. CockroachDB has 32.2k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while ScyllaDB has 15.6k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.

Is CockroachDB cheaper than ScyllaDB?

CockroachDB starts at $0/mo while ScyllaDB starts at $0/mo. CockroachDB has a free plan. ScyllaDB has a free plan.

What are the main differences between CockroachDB and ScyllaDB?

CockroachDB is tagged as distributed, sql, postgresql while ScyllaDB is tagged as nosql, wide-column, cassandra. CockroachDB uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 32.2k GitHub stars. ScyllaDB uses a freemium model with 15.6k GitHub stars.

Does CockroachDB or ScyllaDB have a free plan?

Yes, both CockroachDB and ScyllaDB offer a free plan.

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