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Apache Cayenne Reviews & Product Details

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Average based on 15 real user reviews.
Kumar P.
KP
Kumar P.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"It is the best foundation for relational mapping! I used it reverse engineer a database!"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache Cayenne?

The ease of use and I can connect to any database without much SQL knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Cayenne?

Sometimes the loading takes a lot of time, but after recent updates it has gotten better! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashok Kumar S.
AS
Ashok Kumar S.
IT Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Neat UI with user friendly"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Cayenne?

Project XML structure is most liked part its improved much Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Cayenne?

Sometime the loading time is huge. But after restarts it's works fine Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ankush P.
AP
Ankush P.
Human Resources Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"great software"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Cayenne?

Portability between almost any Databases that have JDBC driver, Even executives without SQL knowledge can use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Cayenne?

Not that user-friendly, It is complex to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SM
Shweta M.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A good to have Apache License"
5/5
What do you like best about Apache Cayenne?

The best thing is that it also works well for non-java users as well. Java Objects is directly accessible by Database and it stores data base directly into it. Also, its Object-Relational model is pretty good and handy at the same time. The database mapping is quite good, and Cayenne API is good to know thing for sure. Also, you should not require any specific knowledge on SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Cayenne?

Well, it's quite complicated and hard to understand everything in a short time. You have to give this more time to better understand. Also, the user interface could be easier to understand and locate the objects correctly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JL
jena l.
Administrator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Another great Apache lincense"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Cayenne?

Database goes directly to java objects. They can be persisted to users through web services. Also works with non java users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Cayenne?

Not very easy to use. It is supposed to be client/user friendly, it can be slightly difficult to manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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