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DuckDB vs ScyllaDB

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DuckDB

Software

Fast in-process analytical database

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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ScyllaDB

Software

The real-time big data database compatible with Cassandra

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: DuckDB client-server setup remains in beta and not recommended for production distributed scenarios; ScyllaDB aWS Marketplace lists ScyllaDB Enterprise (sold directly by ScyllaDB, Inc) at $1.63 per hour for the recommended i3.4xlarge instance size, license and enterprise support bundled in
  • They diverge on capability: DuckDB covers In-process Execution, ScyllaDB covers Cassandra Compatible.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which DuckDB and ScyllaDB actually diverge.

Attributes where DuckDB and ScyllaDB differ
AttributeDuckDBScyllaDB
Pricing modelopen-sourcefreemium
PlatformsLinux, macOS, Windows, WebAssemblyLinux, Docker, Kubernetes, Web
Founded20192015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in DuckDB

  • In-process Execution
  • Columnar Storage
  • Vectorized Execution
  • Rich SQL Support
  • Parquet Support
  • CSV/JSON Import
  • Zero Dependencies
  • Python

Only in ScyllaDB

  • Cassandra Compatible
  • DynamoDB Compatible
  • 10x Throughput
  • Low Latency
  • Auto-tuning
  • Lightweight Transactions
  • Change Data Capture
  • Cassandra Drivers

Both cover

  • Linux support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

DuckDB

  • Analytics and data warehousingnot ScyllaDB
  • OLAP queries and data explorationnot ScyllaDB
  • Data science and machine learning workflowsnot ScyllaDB
  • Multi-format data ingestion and processingnot ScyllaDB

ScyllaDB

  • Real-time applicationsnot DuckDB
  • Content managementnot DuckDB
  • User profilesnot DuckDB
  • Mobile backendsnot DuckDB
  • Cachingnot DuckDB

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

DuckDB

  • Client-server setup remains in beta and not recommended for production distributed scenarios

ScyllaDB

  • AWS Marketplace lists ScyllaDB Enterprise (sold directly by ScyllaDB, Inc) at $1.63 per hour for the recommended i3.4xlarge instance size, license and enterprise support bundled in

Pricing, plan by plan

DuckDB

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the DuckDB review.

ScyllaDB

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full features
    • Community support
    • Self-managed
  • Cloud$0.3/hour
    • Managed service
    • Pay per hour
    • Enterprise support

Which should you pick?

Choose DuckDB if

  • You need in-process execution.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, macOS, Windows, WebAssembly.
  • You also want columnar storage.
DuckDB review

Choose ScyllaDB if

  • You need cassandra compatible.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Web.
  • You also want dynamodb compatible.
ScyllaDB review

Questions people ask

Is DuckDB or ScyllaDB better?
Neither clearly leads. DuckDB starts at Free and ScyllaDB at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, DuckDB or ScyllaDB?
DuckDB starts at Free and ScyllaDB at Free.
Does DuckDB or ScyllaDB run on more platforms?
DuckDB runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, WebAssembly. ScyllaDB runs on Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Web.
Can I use DuckDB for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is DuckDB best used for?
DuckDB is most often used for analytics and data warehousing, olap queries and data exploration, data science and machine learning workflows, multi-format data ingestion and processing. Of those, analytics and data warehousing and olap queries and data exploration are not what ScyllaDB is typically brought in for.
What can DuckDB do that ScyllaDB cannot?
DuckDB covers In-process Execution, Columnar Storage, Vectorized Execution, Rich SQL Support. ScyllaDB covers Cassandra Compatible, DynamoDB Compatible, 10x Throughput, Low Latency. Both handle Linux support.
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