Compare Fauna and ScyllaDB 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
0
No pricing available
Fauna
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
0
Learn more about FaunaScyllaDB
Star Rating
(426)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.7% 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 scalability, with users highlighting its ability to handle low latency and efficiently scale up operations. One user noted, "I really appreciate ScyllaDB's scalability, which is the number one thing I like about it."
- Users say that Fauna offers a unique serverless experience, making it highly appealing for developers who want to focus on building applications without worrying about database management. A reviewer mentioned, "It removes the most painful part of the relational database, which is the operation."
- Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB provides significant cost savings and operational simplicity, with one user stating, "The operational simplicity and robust ecosystem make it efficient to use." This is particularly beneficial for small businesses looking to optimize their resources.
- According to verified reviews, Fauna's global consistency in data management is a standout feature, with users appreciating the ability to write TypeScript-like queries that enhance data handling. One user praised, "The ability to write typescript like queries, and have all the reads and updates be globally consistent is amazing."
- G2 reviewers report that while ScyllaDB has a strong support system, Fauna's support is rated slightly higher, with users noting that Fauna's team is responsive and helpful. A user remarked, "When I talk to people about Fauna, they always say something along those lines," indicating a positive perception of the support experience.
- Users say that ScyllaDB's performance on fewer nodes is a game-changer, reducing infrastructure costs significantly. One user highlighted, "I value the high performance on fewer nodes, which reduces infrastructure costs due to CPU," showcasing its efficiency for businesses with limited resources.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ScyllaDB
No pricing availableFree Trial
Fauna
Free Trial is available
ScyllaDB
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
15
8.8
332
Ease of Use
7.6
17
8.5
341
Ease of Setup
8.2
11
8.2
249
Ease of Admin
8.6
6
8.2
125
Quality of Support
8.9
12
8.6
311
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
5
8.7
105
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
13
9.0
323
Features by Category
Management
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Support
5.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Security
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
Performance
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Database Features
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.5
141
Not enough data
8.6
142
Support
Not enough data
8.5
138
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Management
9.4
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
6.7
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Availability
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
Performance
9.3
5
Not enough data
Security
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Support
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
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
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
8.8
11
9.2
151
8.3
11
8.8
141
7.9
11
8.9
150
7.0
11
8.4
135
8.3
11
8.7
138
Database Administration
8.5
10
8.8
136
8.2
10
8.7
132
7.8
10
8.7
132
Availability
9.3
10
9.5
152
8.7
10
8.9
146
8.5
10
8.9
135
9.1
11
8.8
144
Security
7.5
10
8.7
122
8.7
9
8.7
125
7.2
9
8.7
125
Data Management
8.8
10
8.9
136
6.3
9
8.7
128
Database Features
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Fauna and ScyllaDB are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Fauna is categorized as Time Series Databases, Document Databases, Graph Databases, and Relational Databases
ScyllaDB is categorized as Key Value Databases and Wide Column Database
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Fauna
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
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Education Management
16.0%
Computer Software
16.0%
Consulting
4.0%
Telecommunications
4.0%
Other
40.0%
Computer Software
29.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Financial Services
6.1%
Education Management
3.7%
Banking
3.7%
Other
43.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is FaunaDB serverless?
3 Comments
EA
YesRead more
Fauna has no more discussions with answers
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
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
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