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We performed a comparison between Cassandra and Neo4j Graph Database based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"A consistent solution.""Cassandra has some features that are more useful for specific use cases where you have time series where you have huge amounts of writes. That should be quick, but not specifically the reads. We needed to have quicker reads and writes and this is why we are using Cassandra right now.""I am getting much better performance than relational databases.""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.""Cassandra is good. It's better than CouchDB, and we are using it in parallel with CouchDB. Cassandra looks better and is more user-friendly.""Can achieve continuous data without a single downtime because of node to node ring architecture.""Some of the valued features of this solution are it has good performance and failover.""The technical evaluation is very good."

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"Creates the ability to visualize outputs.""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."

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Cons
"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.""Doesn't support a solution that can give aggregation.""The solution is limited to a linear performance.""Cassandra could be more user-friendly like MongoDB.""Maybe they can improve their performance in data fetching from a high volume of data sets.""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.""There were challenges with the query language and the development interface. The query language, in particular, could be improved for better optimization. These challenges were encountered while using the Java SDK.""Interface is not user friendly."

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

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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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    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 24/7, providing services to sellers and customers alike, the need for real-time… more »
    Top Answer:There were challenges with the query language and the development interface. The query language, in particular, could be improved for better optimization. These challenges were encountered while using… 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 than a local solution. There aren't really any extra costs. However, if we need a… 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.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    1. Apple 2. Netflix 3. Facebook 4. Instagram 5. Twitter 6. eBay 7. Spotify 8. Uber 9. Airbnb 10. Adobe 11. Cisco 12. IBM 13. Microsoft 14. Yahoo 15. Reddit 16. Pinterest 17. Salesforce 18. LinkedIn 19. Hulu 20. Airbnb 21. Walmart 22. Target 23. Sony 24. Intel 25. Cisco 26. HP 27. Oracle 28. SAP 29. GE 30. Siemens 31. Volkswagen 32. Toyota
    Walmart, Telenor, Wazoku, Adidas, Cerved, GameSys, eBay, Schleich, ICIJ, die Bayerisch, Megree, InfoJobs, LinkedIn
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    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 Firm15%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    University8%
    Company Size
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    Small Business39%
    Large Enterprise61%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business20%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise64%
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    Cassandra is ranked 4th in NoSQL Databases with 19 reviews while Neo4j Graph Database is ranked 7th in NoSQL Databases with 3 reviews. Cassandra is rated 8.0, while Neo4j Graph Database is rated 8.4. The top reviewer of Cassandra writes "Well-equipped to handle a massive influx of data and billions of requests". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Neo4j Graph Database writes "Lots of training and documentation and excellent performance". Cassandra is most compared with Couchbase, InfluxDB, MongoDB, ScyllaDB and DataStax, whereas Neo4j Graph Database is most compared with MongoDB, Accumulo, SingleStore, ScyllaDB and InfluxDB.

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