ScyllaDB is an open-source, distributed NoSQL wide-column datastore (a highly scalable NoSQL database), known for its compatibility with Apache Cassandra, and for supporting the same protocols as Cassandra (CQL and Thrift) and the same file formats (SSTable). ScyllaDB is designed for high throughput and low latency, making it suitable for data-intensive applications. Its architecture allows it to deliver remarkable performance on a massive scale, utilizing modern multi-core servers to their fullest potential​
Product | Market Share (%) |
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ScyllaDB | 9.0% |
MongoDB Enterprise Advanced | 16.7% |
Redis | 8.8% |
Other | 65.5% |
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Category | NoSQL Databases | Sep 15, 2025 | Download |
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Comparison | ScyllaDB vs Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB | Sep 15, 2025 | Download |
Comparison | ScyllaDB vs Couchbase Enterprise | Sep 15, 2025 | Download |
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Redis | 4.4 | 8.8% | 100% | 23 interviewsAdd to research |
MongoDB Enterprise Advanced | 4.1 | 16.7% | 92% | 81 interviewsAdd to research |
ScyllaDB offers a free basic option, a more advanced self-managed enterprise option, and a fully managed cloud database option - providing flexible NoSQL database solutions for different needs and scales.
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 3 |
Midsize Enterprise | 2 |
Large Enterprise | 6 |
Company Size | Count |
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Small Business | 66 |
Midsize Enterprise | 25 |
Large Enterprise | 131 |
ScyllaDB utilizes a similar architecture, data format, and query language as Apache Cassandra, providing compatibility while dramatically improving speed and scalability.
The key advantages of ScyllaDB include its rewritten C++ implementation that eliminates Cassandra's expensive Java garbage collection pauses, built-in caching for fast access to frequently used data, and shard-aware drivers for direct routing of requests. This enables it to fully leverage modern multi-core servers for massive parallelism. The community is active and the latest major release, ScyllaDB Enterprise 2023.1.0 LTS, incorporates over 5,000 code commits focused on enhancing capabilities.
ScyllaDB supports wide-column data modeling for fast read performance at scale. It includes integrated monitoring and management tools to track database health and performance. For organizations looking to boost speed and reduce costs for NoSQL workloads, ScyllaDB offers a drop-in replacement for Cassandra that delivers lower latency, higher throughput, and increased scalability with fewer nodes. Its seamless migration path makes switching from Cassandra seamless, requiring minimal code changes.
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Lead Network Engineer at First Orion | 4.0 | I use ScyllaDB to store customer data in a distributed system. Its synchronization and failover features are valuable, though proper configuration is crucial. We faced data sync issues due to a closed security port, resolved by opening it. |
Director of Engineering at Ola | 4.0 | We use ScyllaDB as our single source of truth for managing massive data related to mobility, encompassing twenty clusters and over a hundred nodes. Despite the initial appeal over Cassandra, we experienced unmet promises regarding ROI, compaction, and support. |
Senior Database Administrator at Interswitch | 4.0 | We chose ScyllaDB for its scalability and performance, crucial for our business model that requires handling heavy read and write operations across applications. Although some NoSQL commands are incompatible, its speed in querying data from nodes is impressive. |
Senior Software Engineer at Extramarks Education India | 3.5 | We switched to ScyllaDB from MongoDB due to security concerns. I appreciate ScyllaDB's fast updates and CDC, though it lags in performance. Despite incomplete documentation, it's a secure, performance-optimizing option with built-in logs, enhancing safety and efficiency. |
Staff DBRE at SecurityScorecard | 3.5 | In our experience with ScyllaDB, its speed and ability to handle high volumes of data are valuable, though it struggles with deletions and transaction handling. Despite its quality, we haven't achieved the expected returns, impacting our investment justification. |
Software Analyst at CLSA | 2.5 | I found ScyllaDB fast and robust for large-scale deployments, but setup complexity and misleading operation counts make alternatives like ClickHouse more appealing. While ScyllaDB works well with dedicated resources, simpler databases offer similar benefits and ease of use. |
Enterprise Account Manager at Frameworks | 4.5 | I use ScyllaDB to present real-time information for a large system dashboard. The interface is very easy to use, and the solution excels in accessing time series data quickly. There are currently no areas needing improvement. |
Co-Founder & CEO at SaYukth Private Limited | 5.0 | We use ScyllaDB as a non-relational database for storing audit logs and image data in AWS. Its performance, due to Seastar, surpasses Cassandra and integrates easily. Setup can be challenging without optimal resources, unlike MongoDB previously used. |