MariaDB vs Apache Cassandra : Which is Better?
MariaDB
MariaDB is a community-developed fork of the MySQL relational database management system intended to remain free under the GNU GPL. Developed by MariaDB Foundation
License: Open Source
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MariaDB VS Apache Cassandra
MariaDB is a relational database that excels in structured data and ACID transactions, making it ideal for traditional applications. In contrast, Apache Cassandra is a NoSQL database designed for handling large volumes of unstructured data across distributed systems, prioritizing scalability and write performance.
MariaDB
Pros:
- Open-source
- ACID compliance
- Rich SQL support
- Strong community support
- Scalable with read replicas
Cons:
- Limited horizontal scalability
- Less suited for unstructured data
- Complexity in sharding
Apache Cassandra
Pros:
- Highly scalable and distributed
- NoSQL architecture
- High write throughput
- Flexible data model
- Designed for big data applications
Cons:
- Eventual consistency model
- More complex query language
- Higher learning curve for SQL users
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