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At a Glance
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
Star Rating
(258)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (45.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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YugabyteDB
YugabyteDB
Star Rating
(20)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about YugabyteDB
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that ScyllaDB excels in performance analysis with a score of 8.9, while YugabyteDB follows closely with 8.6. Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB's integrated cache significantly enhances query response times, making it a preferred choice for high-throughput applications.
  • Reviewers mention that YugabyteDB shines in quality of support, scoring 9.3 compared to ScyllaDB's 8.3. Users on G2 highlight the responsiveness and helpfulness of YugabyteDB's support team, which is crucial for businesses needing quick resolutions.
  • Users say that both products have strong data replication capabilities, with ScyllaDB scoring 8.6 and YugabyteDB leading with 9.0. Reviewers mention that YugabyteDB's multi-region replication feature is particularly beneficial for global applications, ensuring low-latency access.
  • G2 users report that ScyllaDB has a slight edge in scalability with a score of 9.2, while YugabyteDB scores 8.7. Users mention that ScyllaDB's auto-sharding feature allows for seamless scaling as data grows, making it ideal for rapidly expanding businesses.
  • Users on G2 highlight that YugabyteDB offers superior database monitoring with a score of 9.4, compared to ScyllaDB's 8.8. Reviewers mention that the monitoring tools in YugabyteDB provide detailed insights into performance metrics, which helps in proactive management.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have robust security features, but YugabyteDB scores higher at 8.7 compared to ScyllaDB's 8.2. Users report that YugabyteDB's role-based authorization and data encryption features are particularly well-received, providing peace of mind for sensitive data management.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ScyllaDB
No pricing available
YugabyteDB
No pricing available
Free Trial
ScyllaDB
Free Trial is available
YugabyteDB
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
209
8.9
17
Ease of Use
8.6
217
8.8
19
Ease of Setup
8.2
131
8.5
10
Ease of Admin
8.2
91
8.0
10
Quality of Support
8.3
192
9.3
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
76
8.7
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
205
9.4
19
Features by Category
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.6
88
Management
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.9
9
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.9
9
Security
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.7
322
Management
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.9
14
Support
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Security
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Database Features
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
8.1
934
Not enough data
Data Management
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
Availability
8.6
82
Not enough data
8.0
80
Not enough data
8.1
80
Not enough data
Performance
8.0
76
Not enough data
Security
8.0
75
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
7.9
73
Not enough data
8.1
72
Not enough data
Support
7.9
71
Not enough data
7.7
78
Not enough data
Wide Column DatabaseHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.3
351
Not enough data
Storage
8.3
49
Not enough data
Scalability
8.9
54
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
Security
7.9
45
Not enough data
Support
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.2
52
Not enough data
7.9
47
Not enough data
Database as a Service (DBaaS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.5
1,448
8.7
118
Configuration
9.0
96
9.1
9
8.6
89
8.9
9
8.8
93
9.4
9
8.1
85
8.5
8
8.3
86
8.3
9
Database Administration
8.4
86
9.2
8
8.1
81
8.9
6
8.4
81
8.3
5
Availability
9.2
94
8.7
9
8.6
91
9.0
8
8.7
85
8.8
8
8.5
91
8.3
9
Security
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.3
77
8.1
7
8.3
76
Feature Not Available
Data Management
8.6
84
9.0
7
8.4
78
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
97
Database Features
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
YugabyteDB
YugabyteDB
ScyllaDB and YugabyteDB are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Wide Column Database
Unique Categories
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB is categorized as Key Value Databases
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
45.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.9%
YugabyteDB
YugabyteDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
40.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.0%
Reviewers' Industry
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
Computer Software
19.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Financial Services
7.1%
Banking
4.7%
Education Management
3.5%
Other
49.6%
YugabyteDB
YugabyteDB
Information Technology and Services
35.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Telecommunications
10.0%
Computer & Network Security
10.0%
Consulting
5.0%
Other
20.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pratik B.
PB
Pratik B.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

One of the best things about ScyllaDB is its simplicity to use. We can split the DB into multiple shards to have the resiliency in place. We shifted from another NoSQL solution to ScyllaDB due to it's self-healing and advance caching technology which is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
CE
Carter E.
Verified User in Higher Education

The pricing, the pricing, the pricing! Open is missing too many features for us to make it viable, the paid tier is just too much cost to justify. Used at my previous company, my current won't consider because of this. Lower requirements than some others.

YugabyteDB
YugabyteDB
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sourya M.
SM
Sourya M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Ease access to information and cloud providing security

Most Helpful Critical Review
Daniel M.
DM
Daniel M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Limited Community Support: While YugabyteDB is gaining popularity, it still has a smaller community compared to other popular databases like MySQL or PostgreSQL. This means that it may be more difficult to find answers to specific questions or get help from...

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Discussions
ScyllaDB
ScyllaDB Discussions
What is the agenda for the coming quarter, what new features will be introduced?
2 comments
Peter C.
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
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ScyllaDB has no more discussions with answers
YugabyteDB
YugabyteDB Discussions
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YugabyteDB has no discussions with answers