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Head-to-head · NoSQL Databases

Neo4j vs Apache Cassandra

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Neo4j #3 in NoSQL Databases 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Neo4j
Apache Cassandra #6 in NoSQL Databases 9.0/10 Open source ✓ 1 of 2 features Try Apache Cassandra

Neo4j leads on 0 checks, Apache Cassandra on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreNeo4j · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly Neo4j
  • Free trialonly Neo4j
  • Most featuresApache Cassandra · 1 of 2

Neo4j scores higher on our rubric for nosql databases: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #6.

Neo4j is the better fit for teams whose workloads are graph-centric. Apache Cassandra is the better fit for teams running self-hosted wide-column workloads.

  • Neo4j fits best

    Teams whose workloads are graph-centric

  • Apache Cassandra fits best

    Teams running self-hosted wide-column workloads

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Side by side

Feature Neo4j 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Apache Cassandra 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #3 in NoSQL Databases #6 in NoSQL Databases
Best for Teams whose workloads are graph-centric Teams running self-hosted wide-column workloads
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Tickets, Live chat, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Neo4j 0/2 · Apache Cassandra 1/2
Horizontal scaling Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Replication Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Data model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Max storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Query interface Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Native property graph model with Cypher queries and ACID transactions
  • Graph algorithms, vector indexes, and machine-learning pipelines
  • AuraDB cloud service plus self-managed deployment options
  • CQL provides an SQL-like interface for querying wide-column data
  • Replicates across datacenters with tunable consistency levels
  • Scales horizontally by adding nodes
Cons
  • Professional monthly pricing starts with a minimum 1GB cluster
  • Usage-based pricing varies with memory capacity
  • Graph-focused model may not fit workloads centered on other data models
  • Self-managed deployment puts operations on the team
  • No vendor-hosted service is part of the offering
  • Community and documentation are the listed support channels
Our verdict

Neo4j is a native graph database for developers, data scientists, and organizations that need to model, query, and analyze connected data. Its property graph model and Cypher query language put relationships at the center of the database,…

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Apache Cassandra is an open-source, distributed NoSQL database built around a partitioned wide-column data model. It suits teams handling large datasets and high-volume reads and writes that need high availability and fault tolerance. Its…

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  1. Neo4jNoSQL Databases 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Apache CassandraNoSQL Databases 9.0Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Neo4j — where it wins

    • Native property graph model with Cypher queries and ACID transactions
    • Graph algorithms, vector indexes, and machine-learning pipelines
    • AuraDB cloud service plus self-managed deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Professional monthly pricing starts with a minimum 1GB cluster
    • Usage-based pricing varies with memory capacity
    • Graph-focused model may not fit workloads centered on other data models

  • Apache Cassandra — where it wins

    • CQL provides an SQL-like interface for querying wide-column data
    • Replicates across datacenters with tunable consistency levels
    • Scales horizontally by adding nodes

    Where it doesn't

    • Self-managed deployment puts operations on the team
    • No vendor-hosted service is part of the offering
    • Community and documentation are the listed support channels
  • Neo4j9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A graph-first database with Cypher, ACID transactions, and managed or self-managed deployment.

    Visit Neo4jFull verdict →
  • Apache Cassandra9.0/10 · Open source

    A self-hosted wide-column database built for distributed data and tunable consistency.

    Try Apache CassandraFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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