Compare Azure Cosmos DB and ScyllaDB

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At a Glance
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB
Star Rating
(68)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Cosmos DB
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
Star Rating
(425)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ScyllaDB
AI Generated Summary
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  • G2 reviewers report that Azure Cosmos DB excels in its integration capabilities, particularly with other Microsoft services like Office 365 and Active Directory. Users appreciate its ease of use and the ability to manage resources efficiently, making it a solid choice for teams already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem.
  • Users say ScyllaDB stands out for its impressive scalability and performance, especially in handling low latency. Reviewers highlight its ability to operate efficiently on fewer nodes, which not only enhances performance but also leads to significant cost savings, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to optimize their infrastructure.
  • According to verified reviews, Azure Cosmos DB is praised for its speed and comprehensive feature set, with users noting that it meets a wide range of team needs. However, some users have expressed concerns about its ability to adapt to specific workflows, indicating potential configuration challenges.
  • Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB's operational simplicity and robust ecosystem contribute to a positive user experience. Many users appreciate the company's commitment to customer engagement, feeling that the team genuinely cares about user feedback and continuously works to improve the product.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while Azure Cosmos DB offers a solid support experience, ScyllaDB tends to receive higher marks for its quality of support. Users have noted that ScyllaDB's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which can be crucial for businesses that rely on timely assistance.
  • Users report that both products have strong data management capabilities, but ScyllaDB's advanced data analytics features are particularly well-received. Reviewers appreciate how ScyllaDB allows for seamless orchestration of multiple events, enhancing overall data handling and analysis capabilities.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Cosmos DB
No pricing available
ScyllaDB
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Cosmos DB
No trial information available
ScyllaDB
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
48
8.8
332
Ease of Use
8.2
48
8.5
341
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
8.2
249
Ease of Admin
7.7
23
8.2
125
Quality of Support
8.2
46
8.6
311
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
22
8.7
105
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
47
9.0
323
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.6
182
Data Management
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.8
162
Availability
Not enough data
9.0
156
Not enough data
8.6
153
Not enough data
8.7
155
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
147
Security
Not enough data
8.4
140
Not enough data
8.5
143
Feature Not Available
8.5
141
Not enough data
8.6
142
Support
Not enough data
8.5
138
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
7.7
7
Not enough data
Data Management
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Availability
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Performance
6.7
6
Not enough data
Security
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
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Support
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Wide Column DatabaseHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
Not enough data
8.4
82
Storage
Not enough data
8.5
69
Scalability
Not enough data
9.0
77
Not enough data
8.7
70
Security
Not enough data
8.2
63
Support
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
67
Agentic AI - Wide Column Database
Not enough data
7.5
6
Database as a Service (DBaaS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
7.8
21
8.8
162
Configuration
8.6
16
9.2
151
7.8
15
8.8
141
8.3
15
8.9
150
7.2
9
8.4
135
8.7
15
8.7
138
Database Administration
8.4
15
8.8
136
7.6
9
8.7
132
7.1
8
8.7
132
Availability
8.9
16
9.5
152
8.3
16
8.9
146
8.4
15
8.9
135
8.6
16
8.8
144
Security
7.2
6
8.7
122
7.2
6
8.7
125
5.6
6
8.7
125
Data Management
8.1
7
8.9
136
7.4
7
8.7
128
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
Azure Cosmos DB and ScyllaDB are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Key Value Databases
Unique Categories
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB is categorized as Document Databases, Graph Databases, and Columnar Databases
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB is categorized as Wide Column Database
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.4%
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
41.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB
Information Technology and Services
23.7%
Computer Software
20.3%
Internet
8.5%
Retail
5.1%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Other
39.0%
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
Computer Software
30.0%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Financial Services
6.1%
Education Management
3.7%
Banking
3.7%
Other
43.5%
Alternatives
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB Alternatives
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MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB Atlas
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ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB Alternatives
Couchbase
Couchbase
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Cassandra
Cassandra
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Amazon DynamoDB
Amazon DynamoDB
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Redis Software
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Discussions
Azure Cosmos DB
Azure Cosmos DB Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Azure Cosmos DB has no discussions with answers
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB Discussions
What is the agenda for the coming quarter, what new features will be introduced?
2 Comments
Peter C.
PC
Planned features for Scylla Open Source 4.x and 5.x • Enhancements to our DynamoDB compatible API (Alternator) • Faster resumable streaming (Repair base...Read more
Is ScyllaDB free?
1 Comment
Official Response from ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB is available as a “source available” solution. You can utilize the complete ScyllaDB feature set for free if your deployment remains under 10 TB of...Read more
How does ScyllaDB handle sharding and replication?
1 Comment
Official Response from ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB follows a shard-per-core design that assigns specific data partitions to individual CPU cores, reducing internal contention. It employs consistent...Read more