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Compare Fauna and ScyllaDB 
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Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
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Fauna
Star Rating
(25)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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Star Rating
(361)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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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 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 that Fauna's serverless architecture and global consistency are standout features, particularly for developers looking for ease of use. The ability to write TypeScript-like queries and reduce round-trip queries enhances the development experience, allowing for more efficient data management.
- Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB's performance remains robust even during peak usage, with many noting that it outperforms traditional databases like MongoDB in terms of speed and latency. This reliability is a significant advantage for businesses that require consistent performance.
- According to verified reviews, Fauna's focus on simplifying database operations is appreciated by developers. Users highlight that it alleviates the complexities often associated with relational databases, allowing them to focus more on development rather than database management.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while ScyllaDB has a slightly lower score in support quality compared to Fauna, it still provides valuable resources for users. However, Fauna's higher support ratings suggest that users may find more responsive assistance when facing challenges.
- Users report that ScyllaDB's scalability is a major plus, with many praising its ability to handle growing data needs seamlessly. In contrast, while Fauna also offers scalability, some users feel that its serverless model may not be as flexible for certain high-demand scenarios.
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
305
Ease of Use
7.6
17
8.6
314
Ease of Setup
8.2
11
8.3
223
Ease of Admin
8.6
6
8.2
115
Quality of Support
8.9
12
8.5
285
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
5
8.7
95
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
13
9.1
297
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
147
Not enough data
8.7
152
Availability
Not enough data
8.9
148
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.7
146
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
141
Security
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.5
137
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.5
135
Support
Not enough data
8.5
131
Not enough data
8.5
136
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
8.4
67
Scalability
Not enough data
9.0
72
Not enough data
8.6
68
Security
Not enough data
8.1
63
Support
Not enough data
8.5
71
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.2
65
Agentic AI - Wide Column Database
Not enough data
7.0
5
Configuration
8.8
11
9.2
147
8.3
11
8.8
140
7.9
11
8.9
144
7.0
11
8.4
135
8.3
11
8.7
136
Database Administration
8.5
10
8.8
136
8.2
10
8.7
131
7.8
10
8.7
132
Availability
9.3
10
9.4
145
8.7
10
8.8
142
8.5
10
8.9
135
9.1
11
8.8
141
Security
7.5
10
8.7
122
8.7
9
8.6
123
7.2
9
8.7
124
Data Management
8.8
10
8.9
132
6.3
9
8.7
126
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
29.7%
Information Technology and Services
12.6%
Financial Services
5.7%
Banking
3.7%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
44.9%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is FaunaDB serverless?
3 Comments
SM
Yes it is.
Learn more about this on their website: https://fauna.com/serverlessRead 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
ScyllaDB has no more discussions with answers
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