Compare ScyllaDB and YugabyteDB
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
ScyllaDB
Star Rating
(427)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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YugabyteDB
Star Rating
(66)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (49.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about YugabyteDB
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that ScyllaDB excels in cost efficiency, with users highlighting its significant savings and compatibility with Cassandra. This operational simplicity allows for high performance on fewer nodes, which can greatly reduce infrastructure costs.
- Users say that YugabyteDB stands out for its beginner-friendly documentation, making it approachable for those new to distributed databases. Reviewers appreciate how easy it is to grasp complex concepts like replication, which can be a hurdle for newcomers.
- Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB's scalability is a key feature, allowing users to seamlessly orchestrate multiple events while maintaining low latency. This capability is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to scale operations efficiently.
- According to verified reviews, YugabyteDB is praised for its high availability and linear scalability, which have been game-changing for organizations like HDFC Bank. This reliability is crucial for businesses that require consistent performance under varying loads.
- G2 reviewers highlight that ScyllaDB's support quality is commendable, with users noting the company's commitment to user experience and involvement. This level of support can make a significant difference in troubleshooting and optimizing database performance.
- Users report that while both databases perform well, YugabyteDB's advanced features like data replication and monitoring are particularly strong, with users appreciating the robust capabilities that enhance their data management strategies.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ScyllaDB
No pricing availableYugabyteDB
No pricing availableFree Trial
ScyllaDB
Free Trial is available
YugabyteDB
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
333
9.2
58
Ease of Use
8.5
342
9.0
60
Ease of Setup
8.3
250
8.6
52
Ease of Admin
8.2
125
8.1
18
Quality of Support
8.6
312
9.5
57
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
105
8.8
18
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
324
9.6
57
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.1
18
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.6
19
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Security
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
8.8
18
Management
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
9.0
34
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.7
37
Support
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.7
27
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Security
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.7
27
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
28
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.1
26
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.9
28
Database Features
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
9.1
35
Data Management
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.8
163
Not enough data
Availability
9.0
157
Not enough data
8.6
154
Not enough data
8.7
156
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
148
Not enough data
Security
8.4
141
Not enough data
8.5
144
Not enough data
8.5
142
Not enough data
8.6
143
Not enough data
Support
8.5
139
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Storage
8.5
70
Not enough data
Scalability
9.1
78
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
Security
8.2
64
Not enough data
Support
8.6
74
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
68
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Wide Column Database
7.9
7
Not enough data
Configuration
9.2
152
9.2
13
8.8
142
9.0
12
8.9
151
9.4
13
8.4
136
8.5
10
8.7
139
8.3
11
Database Administration
8.8
137
9.2
10
8.7
133
8.6
7
8.7
133
8.1
7
Availability
9.5
153
9.0
12
8.9
147
9.3
12
8.9
136
9.0
10
8.9
145
8.6
11
Security
8.7
123
8.7
5
8.7
126
8.5
9
8.7
126
Feature Not Available
Data Management
8.9
137
9.3
10
8.7
129
8.1
8
Database Features
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
9.0
43
Not enough data
8.8
36
Not enough data
9.1
43
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.4
29
Not enough data
9.1
35
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ScyllaDB and YugabyteDB are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Wide Column Database
Unique Categories
ScyllaDB is categorized as Key Value Databases
YugabyteDB is categorized as Relational Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ScyllaDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
YugabyteDB
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
29.8%
Information Technology and Services
13.2%
Financial Services
6.1%
Education Management
3.7%
Banking
3.7%
Other
43.5%
Financial Services
32.8%
Computer Software
21.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.1%
Computer & Network Security
8.2%
Consumer Services
6.6%
Other
18.0%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
YugabyteDB has no discussions with answers
