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Couchbase Server vs ScyllaDB comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 11, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Couchbase Server
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
13th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
4.3
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ScyllaDB
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Couchbase Server is 2.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ScyllaDB is 6.1%, down from 10.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NoSQL Databases Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ScyllaDB6.1%
Couchbase Server2.2%
Other91.7%
NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

SP
Lead Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Modern AI workflows have become faster and data validation has supported complex microservices
We could use hyperscale vector indexing and upgrade the storage engine so that density and throughput would be higher. If Couchbase Server introduced natural language query capabilities, that would be helpful for everyone to use it in a more effective manner. The logging part could also be improved. Advanced security and logging would help us make the application more resilient. Couchbase Server is the best, but if natural language query capabilities were introduced, it would be easier for developers. Instead of writing queries, they could write using natural conversion language and give prompts to Couchbase Server, and they could get results in seconds.
Manikandan Gunasekaran - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Engineering at Ola
Reliable data management with great reliability and performance
From a sales pitch standpoint, it needs to deliver on promises of better ROI and compaction. Additionally, ticketing and support systems could be improved due to the time it takes to get answers. There's also an issue with compatibility when attempting to switch back from the enterprise to the community version.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Couchbase Server has positively impacted my organization as we have significantly used it in most of the applications."
"Couchbase Server's primary benefit is that our data is in JSON form, and it is very fast in comparison to saving and retrieval with low latency."
"I would advise others considering Couchbase Server to note that compared to other tools such as MongoDB, it is easier to use, reliable, and offers high availability while continually adding more features, making it a suitable choice, especially for large data environments."
"I primarily use Couchbase Server for cache because this cache is very useful and the performance is excellent."
"Couchbase Server is a high-performance NoSQL document database that we primarily use for caching and generative AI to develop modern applications using rapid data access and offline support for offline mobile applications, along with flexible data modeling."
"Couchbase Server is an absolute powerhouse for high-velocity modern enterprise applications and bridges the gap between flexible schema advantages of NoSQL and the rigid, trusted query capabilities of relational databases beautifully."
"Couchbase Server positively impacts my organization as it serves as a crucial tool for my consulting services, allowing me to offer solutions to my clients' problems."
"From knowing how Couchbase Server works and the performance outcome which I saw in real projects during battle testing and during anti-DDoS efforts, during my own project, I still keep using Couchbase Server and I am comfortable with it."
"ScyllaDB is very fast, and I can use it for so many things."
"Firstly, if I update something, it's most likely to finish within milliseconds."
"The product's most valuable features are efficiency and reliability."
"The database is easy to use, fast, and accessible for applications because the API is straightforward."
"ScyllaDB allows fine-tuning of the table structure. Speed is probably the most critical factor because we perform a lot of heavy data ingestion. One of its core features is its ability to handle high volumes and maintain speed when accessing data. Additionally, high availability and partitioning are built-in features of ScyllaDB."
"ScyllaDB is fast and reliable. It has good performance."
"The performance and scalability are good, and we hardly see any major issues with ScyllaDB."
"Scalability in performance is good."
 

Cons

"Couchbase Server requires more enhancement, particularly with the MCP launched by Couchbase Server which is not yet fully functional and offers limited tools that are not beneficial for automating production workflows."
"To improve Couchbase Server, I believe they need more educational tutorials focused on developers, as understanding how to use it effectively is essential, and they should prioritize developer needs over sales perspectives."
"It would be great to have a kind of pub/sub in Couchbase Server."
"I am happy with the present support of Couchbase Server, but I would appreciate if customer support were more proactive and provided immediate responses."
"We could use hyperscale vector indexing and upgrade the storage engine so that density and throughput would be higher."
"With one year of experience, I can suggest improvements for Couchbase Server."
"Data export, along with how we can purchase the data periodically, needs to be improved so that the storage is within control. Then, we could optimize it even better."
"Some of the regular commands in NoSQL do not work."
"It seems we have better options available. So probably don't go for ScyllaDB. The reason is, first, it's very high. It's not as straightforward as, like, Postgres or ClickHouse to set up. It requires a complex setup."
"ScyllaDB needs to improve its handling of transactions."
"If you don't have the best computing resources, then it's not easy to set up. In such cases, we have to run ScyllaDB in developer mode."
"We've had occasional performance challenges that required resource adjustments or optimizations in our interaction with the platform."
"From a sales pitch standpoint, it needs to deliver on promises of better ROI and compaction."
"The documentation is not well established for new developers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The paid version of ScyllaDB is not that expensive. The main advantage of the paid version is direct support from the ScyllaDB team, which can resolve issues faster—typically within a day, compared to two to three days with the free version. The paid version also offers better guidance and support, while the free version has good documentation and is more high-level. I’d rate their support team nine out of ten because of the quick responses from their community."
"It's a bit expensive."
"I believe that there is a yearly licensing cost and that it's expensive."
"It's free."
"It is an expensive tool compared to its competitor."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Manufacturing Company
21%
Outsourcing Company
11%
Wholesaler/Distributor
7%
Outsourcing Company
14%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Transportation Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Couchbase Server?
We could use hyperscale vector indexing and upgrade the storage engine so that density and throughput would be higher. If Couchbase Server introduced natural language query capabilities, that would...
What is your primary use case for Couchbase Server?
We are using RAG here, and Couchbase Server is supported as a vector store, providing a high-performance solution for managing and retrieving vector data. This integration helps us to create a no-c...
What advice do you have for others considering Couchbase Server?
Couchbase Server supports distributed transactions, which ensures data integrity by supporting distributed transactions across the database. It has a decentralized architecture, which prevents sing...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Scylla?
From what I’ve seen (and experienced), ScyllaDB pricing is very dependent on how you deploy it, and that’s where most of the confusion comes from.
What needs improvement with Scylla?
From a sales pitch standpoint, it needs to deliver on promises of better ROI and compaction. Additionally, ticketing and support systems could be improved due to the time it takes to get answers. T...
What is your primary use case for Scylla?
We dump a lot of our data, such as every entry created with respect to when a user rides a scooter, every record gets updated to ScyllaDB. It is used as a single source of truth and it manages mass...
 

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Sample Customers

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IBM, Investing.com, mParticle, Comcast, GE, Fanatics, Ola, CERN, adgear, Samsung
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