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We performed a comparison between Cassandra, Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop, and Neo4j Graph Database based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The solution's database capabilities are very good.""The technical evaluation is very good.""The most valuable features are the counter features and the NoSQL schema. It also has good scalability. You can scale Cassandra to any finite level.""The most valuable features of Cassandra are the NoSQL database, high performance, and zero-copy streaming.""A consistent solution.""I am satisfied with the performance.""The use of Cassandra in real-time data analytics has been pivotal for our e-commerce platform. As our platform operates 24/7, providing services to sellers and customers alike, the need for real-time updates is paramount.""The time series data was one of the best features along with auto publishing."

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"I don't see any performance issues.""Very good end-to-end security features.""With a cluster available, you can manage the security layer using the shared SDX - it provides flexibility.""Provides a viable open-source solution for enterprise implementations and reliable, intelligent data analysis.""The solution is reliable and stable, it fits our requirements.""It has the best proxy, security, and support features compared to open-source products.""The product is completely secure.""The data science aspect of the solution is valuable."

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"Enables people to understand what the business problem is and how the technology helps.""As a graph database, I am surprised at their performance and response time.""Creates the ability to visualize outputs."

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Cons
"There could be more integration, and it could be more user-friendly.""Fine-tuning was a bit of a challenge.""The initial setup of Cassandra can be difficult in the configuration. There might be a need to have assistance. The implementation process can six months for connecting to certain databases.""The solution is not easy to use because it is a big database and you have to learn the interface. This is the case though in most of these solutions.""Cassandra could be more user-friendly like MongoDB.""Depending upon our schema, we can't make ORDER BY or GROUP BY clauses in the product.""Interface is not user friendly.""The solution is limited to a linear performance."

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"The initial setup of Cloudera is difficult.""It could be faster and more user-friendly.""I would like to see an improvement in how the solution helps me to handle the whole cluster.""The user infrastructure and user interface needs to be improved, as well as the performance. The GUI needs to be better.""The competitors provide better functionalities.""The areas of improvement depend on the scale of the project. For banking customers, security features and an essential budget for commercial licenses would be the top priority. Data regulation could be the most crucial for a project with extensive data or an extra use case.""The one thing that we struggled with predominately was support. Because it was relatively new, support was always a big issue and I think it's still a bit of an ongoing concern with the team currently managing it.""The governance aspect of the solution should be improved."

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"So far, we have not had any issues and are happy with the product in general.""There are concerns about performance and whether the tool can necessarily scale to provide the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Cassandra is a free open source solution, but there is a commercial version available called DataStax Enterprise."
  • "There are licensing fees that must be paid, but I'm not sure if they are paid monthly or yearly."
  • "We are using the open-source version of Cassandra, the solution is free."
  • "We pay for a license."
  • "I don't have the specific numbers on pricing, but it was fairly priced."
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  • "When comparing with Oracle Sybase and SQL, it's cheaper. It's not expensive."
  • "The price could be better for the product."
  • "I haven't bought a license for this solution. I'm only using the Apache license version."
  • "Cloudera requires a license to use."
  • "Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is expensive, with support costs involved."
  • "I wouldn't recommend CDH to others because of its high cost."
  • "The price is very high. The solution is expensive."
  • "The solution is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The use of Cassandra in real-time data analytics has been pivotal for our e-commerce platform. As our platform operates… more »
    Top Answer:There were challenges with the query language and the development interface. The query language, in particular, could be… more »
    Top Answer:The tool can be deployed using different container technologies, which makes it very scalable.
    Top Answer:The tool is expensive. Overall, it's not a cheap software tool, and that is why only large enterprises who are mature… more »
    Top Answer:The tool's ability to be deployed on a cloud model is an area of concern where improvements are required. The tool works… more »
    Top Answer:As a graph database, I am surprised at their performance and response time.
    Top Answer:I don't have information about the license fee amount. That said, I know that the Neo4j license fee is more expensive… more »
    Top Answer:So far, we have not had any issues and are happy with the product in general.
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    Overview

    Cassandra is a distributed and scalable database management system used for real-time data processing. 

    It is highly valued for its ability to handle large amounts of data, scalability, high availability, fault tolerance, and flexible data model. 

    It is commonly used in finance, e-commerce, and social media industries.

    Cloudera Distribution for Hadoop is the world's most complete, tested, and popular distribution of Apache Hadoop and related projects. CDH is 100% Apache-licensed open source and is the only Hadoop solution to offer unified batch processing, interactive SQL, and interactive search, and role-based access controls. More enterprises have downloaded CDH than all other such distributions combined.

    Neo4j is the graph database solution allowing the analysis of complex relationships and patterns in data, leading to better decision-making and improved business processes. The graph database offers easy data integration from multiple sources, providing a more comprehensive view. 

    The most valuable aspect of a graph database is its performance and response time, as it does not use the join function and only has nodes and raw data. Overall, Neo4j, as a global first-ranking solution, has helped organizations become more efficient and effective in data analysis and decision-making processes.

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    Top Industries
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    Comms Service Provider25%
    Computer Software Company13%
    University13%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider7%
    Healthcare Company6%
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    Financial Services Firm25%
    Computer Software Company21%
    Insurance Company14%
    Comms Service Provider11%
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    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Educational Organization8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Financial Services Firm15%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    University8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business39%
    Large Enterprise61%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise55%
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