Apache Cassandra
7.7#1 in wide-column databasesFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitApache Cassandra vs Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL
6.3#5 in wide-column databasesFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Apache Cassandra | Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 1975 |
| Integrations | The ecosystem page lists connectors and tools for Apache Kafka, Apache Flink, Apache Spark, and Kubernetes. | Change feed supports event-driven architectures and streaming pipelines using Azure Functions and Spark. |
Apache Cassandra plans
- Apache CassandraFree
Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL plans
- Free tierFree
- Standard provisioned throughput—
- Standard provisioned throughputPriced on request
- 30-day free trialPriced on request
- Autoscale provisioned throughputPriced on request
- Autoscale provisioned throughput—
Pick Apache Cassandra if…
Cassandra suits teams managing large, active datasets that need a self-managed distributed database across on-premises or cloud environments. It may also fit workloads needing data-center replication and configurable query consistency.
Pick Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL if…
Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL may suit teams building cloud applications that need JSON document storage, configurable consistency, or multi-region support. Its free tier and different throughput billing approaches give teams options to consider based on their usage needs.