Compare Couchbase and ScyllaDB 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Couchbase
Star Rating
(150)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CouchbaseScyllaDB
Star Rating
(423)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ScyllaDBSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ScyllaDB excels in handling large volumes of data without performance issues, making it particularly suitable for demanding applications like AI model training. Users appreciate its high throughput and low latency, which allows for quick read and write operations even under heavy workloads.
- Users say Couchbase offers a user-friendly experience with its out-of-the-box capabilities, but some have noted challenges with configuration and optimization. The integration with platforms like Google Cloud is highlighted as a significant benefit, enhancing its usability for data management tasks.
- According to verified reviews, ScyllaDB's performance remains consistently high, even when processing large amounts of data simultaneously. Reviewers have compared it favorably to other NoSQL databases, noting that it maintains speed and low latency, which is crucial for real-time applications.
- Reviewers mention that Couchbase's AI-driven features, such as Capella iQ, are time-saving tools that streamline decision-making processes. However, some users feel that while it has strong capabilities, it may not fully meet all specific workflow needs, leading to occasional frustrations.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products have similar scores in ease of administration, but ScyllaDB edges out with slightly better ratings in overall support quality. Users have expressed satisfaction with ScyllaDB's responsive support, which enhances their experience when troubleshooting issues.
- Users report that Couchbase is effective for managing large datasets, but they also point out that it has some downsides, particularly in setup and configuration. In contrast, ScyllaDB's setup process is generally viewed as more straightforward, contributing to a smoother onboarding experience for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Couchbase
No pricing availableScyllaDB
No pricing availableFree Trial
Couchbase
Free Trial is available
ScyllaDB
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
127
8.8
331
Ease of Use
8.4
128
8.5
340
Ease of Setup
7.9
77
8.2
248
Ease of Admin
8.2
62
8.2
125
Quality of Support
8.3
112
8.6
310
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
56
8.7
105
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
120
9.0
322
Features by Category
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.4
29
|
Verified
8.7
161
8.1
29
|
Verified
8.7
162
Availability
8.3
30
|
Verified
9.0
156
8.0
29
|
Verified
8.6
153
8.3
27
|
Verified
8.7
155
Performance
8.0
25
8.8
147
Security
8.0
26
8.4
140
8.3
24
8.5
143
8.1
26
8.5
141
8.1
24
|
Verified
8.6
142
Support
8.4
29
|
Verified
8.5
138
8.6
28
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Data Management
8.8
44
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.2
41
Not enough data
Availability
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.0
40
Not enough data
8.5
37
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
40
Not enough data
Security
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
Support
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
7.9
34
Not enough data
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
Configuration
Not enough data
9.2
150
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.9
149
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.7
138
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.7
131
Not enough data
8.7
132
Availability
Not enough data
9.5
151
Not enough data
8.8
146
Not enough data
8.9
135
Not enough data
8.8
144
Security
Not enough data
8.7
122
Not enough data
8.7
125
Not enough data
8.7
125
Data Management
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.7
128
Database Features
Not enough data
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Couchbase and ScyllaDB are categorized as Key Value Databases and Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Couchbase is categorized as Document Databases and IoT Connectivity Management
ScyllaDB is categorized as Wide Column Database
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Couchbase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ScyllaDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
21.8%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Telecommunications
7.0%
Retail
4.9%
Computer Games
4.2%
Other
43.0%
Computer Software
30.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Financial Services
6.1%
Education Management
3.7%
Banking
3.7%
Other
43.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
We need stored procedure functionality
1 Comment
PB
Yes sir! We need It.. Read more
How do I start a couchbase server?
1 Comment
Official Response from Couchbase
For information on how to get started with Couchbase, check out our free trial of Couchbase Capella here: https://cloud.couchbase.com/sign-up
And check...Read more
What is couchbase server used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from Couchbase
Here is a quick 5 minute video on what Couchbase does: https://youtu.be/7OKSgtDt1lo?feature=shared
To learn more about Couchbase use cases, industries and...Read more
What is the agenda for the coming quarter, what new features will be introduced?
2 Comments
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
ScyllaDB has no more discussions with answers
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