ScyllaDB Manager
ScyllaDB Manager automates recurring operations for ScyllaDB, including scheduled backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks.
What ScyllaDB Manager is
ScyllaDB Manager automates recurring operations for ScyllaDB, including scheduled backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks. It can manage multiple clusters and run cluster-wide tasks in a controlled way. The system comprises a Server daemon with a REST API, the sctool command-line client, and an Agent daemon installed on each ScyllaDB node. The Server saves its data to a ScyllaDB cluster, local or external. Manager includes a monitoring dashboard, and ScyllaDB Monitoring Stack can be added for Manager metrics and alerts. Documented backup destinations include Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and local storage. The Agent communicates over HTTPS and supports configurable TLS versions and cipher suites. Manager is open source and self-hosted. Installation guidance covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9, Debian 11 and 12, and Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04. The minimum server configuration is 2 cores and 1GB RAM; the recommended setup is 2 vCPUs and 8GB or more of DRAM. ScyllaDB recommends hosting the Server on a dedicated machine rather than on a production database node.
Good
- Automates backups, repairs, and status checks.
- Manages multiple ScyllaDB clusters.
- Supports several cloud and local backup destinations.
- Includes a monitoring dashboard.
- Open source and free.
Watch out
- Supports ScyllaDB only.
- Requires self-hosted deployment.
- Recommended server setup needs 8GB or more of DRAM.
- ScyllaDB recommends a dedicated server machine.
Who it suits
It suits teams managing ScyllaDB clusters that want to automate maintenance and backups. Its self-hosted deployment and cluster-focused tooling are aimed at enterprise environments.
Verdict
ScyllaDB Manager centralizes recurring maintenance and backup tasks across ScyllaDB clusters. It is free and open source, but requires a self-hosted setup and a separate recommended server configuration.
Plans and prices
From ScyllaDB Manager's own pricing page, checked 1 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| ScyllaDB Manager | Priced on request | enterprise clusters · custom licensing · Get a Quote |
The facts
Each one read from ScyllaDB Manager's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AWS security
- For Amazon S3 access, the documentation recommends using an IAM role because storing credentials in each agent configuration is less secure.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Backup storage
- Backup documentation covers Amazon S3, S3-compatible storage, Google Cloud Storage, Azure Blob Storage, and local storage.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Components
- The product consists of a Server daemon with a REST API, the sctool command-line client, and an Agent daemon installed on each ScyllaDB node.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Data store
- The Manager Server persists its data to a ScyllaDB cluster that can be local or external.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Deployment guidance
- ScyllaDB recommends installing Manager Server on a dedicated machine rather than on a ScyllaDB production node.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- The Manager Agent communicates over HTTPS and supports configurable TLS versions and cipher suites.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- ScyllaDB Monitoring Stack can be added for Manager metrics and alerts, and Manager includes its own monitoring dashboard.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Multi-cluster management
- It can manage multiple ScyllaDB clusters and run cluster-wide tasks in a controlled and predictable way.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ScyllaDB Manager automates database operations such as scheduled backups, repairs, and cluster-status checks.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Support
- The documentation directs users with questions or problems to the ScyllaDB Manager Slack channel.checked 1 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- A minimal Manager server can run with 2 cores and 1GB RAM, while the recommended configuration is 2 vCPUs and 8GB or more of DRAM.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Target customers
- ScyllaDB positions Manager as a tool to automate maintenance tasks and manage backups across enterprise clusters.checked 1 Oct 2026
- Upgrade limitation
- Upgrading Manager requires upgrading the server, client, and agents, but the entire ScyllaDB cluster does not need to be shut down.checked 1 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Sunnyvale, California, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Installation platforms
- The upgrade guide covers Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and 9, Debian 11 and 12, and Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04.checked 1 Oct 2026
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