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Developer ToolsAlternative to Amazon DynamoDBAlternative to Apache CassandraAlternative to DataStax

ScyllaDB

NoSQL data store using the Seastar framework, compatible with Apache Cassandra and DynamoDB.

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LicenseAGPL-3.0
GitHub stars14.5k
Last commit1 weeks ago
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Cassandra CompatibleLow Latency DbDeveloper ToolsDynamodb CompatibleNosql Database
Overview

Why consider ScyllaDB?

ScyllaDB is an open-source, ultra-low-latency distributed NoSQL database written in C++ using the asynchronous Seastar architecture. Drop-in compatible with Apache Cassandra and Amazon DynamoDB, ScyllaDB delivers sub-millisecond P99 latency at millions of operations per second.

Guided learning

Learn ScyllaDB by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of ScyllaDB

ScyllaDB eliminates Java JVM garbage collection pauses by implementing Cassandra in native C++.

Docker Quickstart

bash
1docker run --name scylla --hostname scylla -d scylladb/scylla:latest

ScyllaDB is licensed under the GNU AGPL-3.0 license.

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ScyllaDB FAQs

ScyllaDB is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

ScyllaDB is listed under the AGPL-3.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

ScyllaDB is listed as an alternative to Amazon DynamoDB. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.