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Couchbase Server vs ScyllaDB comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 11, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Couchbase Server
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
16th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
2.2
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
ScyllaDB
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Couchbase Server is 2.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ScyllaDB is 6.2%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NoSQL Databases Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
ScyllaDB6.2%
Couchbase Server2.2%
Other91.6%
NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Anuj Gupta - PeerSpot reviewer
Devops Specialist at Amdocs
High availability for large billing data has supported telecom orders but monitoring still needs work
Since working with Couchbase Server starting from version 6, where only scopes and collections were available, I have seen numerous improvements with the release of version 7, especially as bugs identified in version 6 were addressed by the Couchbase Server team. One specific outcome I have noticed is identifying constraints such as not being able to create more than thirty buckets, which we notified the Couchbase Server team about, along with several missing monitoring parameters; they worked with us to provide better solutions in terms of monitoring and the metrics we require for our production monitoring setups, ensuring our production is up and running smoothly. Regarding improvements, I feel that the current dedicated monitoring, such as CMX offered by Couchbase Server, requires enhancements for better identification of issues, especially since the market is moving towards AI-driven solutions, and I believe Couchbase Server is working on improving its AI capabilities. Couchbase Server requires more enhancement, particularly with the MCP launched by Couchbase Server which is not yet fully functional and offers limited tools that are not beneficial for automating production workflows. Regarding the accuracy and reliability of Couchbase Server's AI capabilities, I perceive there are gaps since the tools are not being developed maturely and require more developed solutions for our agent workflows to facilitate automation with AI agents.
Manikandan Gunasekaran - PeerSpot reviewer
Director of Engineering at Ola
Reliable data management with great reliability and performance
From a sales pitch standpoint, it needs to deliver on promises of better ROI and compaction. Additionally, ticketing and support systems could be improved due to the time it takes to get answers. There's also an issue with compatibility when attempting to switch back from the enterprise to the community version.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Couchbase Server is an absolute powerhouse for high-velocity modern enterprise applications and bridges the gap between flexible schema advantages of NoSQL and the rigid, trusted query capabilities of relational databases beautifully."
"I would advise others considering Couchbase Server to note that compared to other tools such as MongoDB, it is easier to use, reliable, and offers high availability while continually adding more features, making it a suitable choice, especially for large data environments."
"Scalability in performance is good."
"Firstly, if I update something, it's most likely to finish within milliseconds."
"ScyllaDB allows fine-tuning of the table structure. Speed is probably the most critical factor because we perform a lot of heavy data ingestion. One of its core features is its ability to handle high volumes and maintain speed when accessing data. Additionally, high availability and partitioning are built-in features of ScyllaDB."
"The documentation is good. It integrates easily with our existing data infrastructure."
"I like how fast it is to query data from the ScyllaDB node!"
"The performance and scalability are good, and we hardly see any major issues with ScyllaDB."
"The product's most valuable features are efficiency and reliability."
"The best features of ScyllaDB are how it synchronizes data and its failover system. There's a unique formula to decide the number of nodes you need and the minimum required, which I find helpful. It also offers encryption and supports APIs, making it great for distributed systems and scaling databases across different regions. While it's easy to use, having prior experience helps configure it properly. There are many configurations; if you don't understand them, you might mess up the design. So, understanding your system's needs, like whether it requires more read or write operations, is crucial for setting up the correct configuration."
 

Cons

"Couchbase Server requires more enhancement, particularly with the MCP launched by Couchbase Server which is not yet fully functional and offers limited tools that are not beneficial for automating production workflows."
"The documentation of Scylla is an area with shortcomings and needs to be improved."
"Data export, along with how we can purchase the data periodically, needs to be improved so that the storage is within control. Then, we could optimize it even better."
"From a sales pitch standpoint, it needs to deliver on promises of better ROI and compaction."
"It seems we have better options available. So probably don't go for ScyllaDB. The reason is, first, it's very high. It's not as straightforward as, like, Postgres or ClickHouse to set up. It requires a complex setup."
"ScyllaDB needs to improve its handling of transactions."
"The product needs to add more features and improve the response time of the support team."
"If you don't have the best computing resources, then it's not easy to set up. In such cases, we have to run ScyllaDB in developer mode."
"Some of the regular commands in NoSQL do not work."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"It's free."
"It's a bit expensive."
"The paid version of ScyllaDB is not that expensive. The main advantage of the paid version is direct support from the ScyllaDB team, which can resolve issues faster—typically within a day, compared to two to three days with the free version. The paid version also offers better guidance and support, while the free version has good documentation and is more high-level. I’d rate their support team nine out of ten because of the quick responses from their community."
"I believe that there is a yearly licensing cost and that it's expensive."
"It is an expensive tool compared to its competitor."
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Top Industries

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Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise8
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Scylla?
From what I’ve seen (and experienced), ScyllaDB pricing is very dependent on how you deploy it, and that’s where most of the confusion comes from.
What needs improvement with Scylla?
From a sales pitch standpoint, it needs to deliver on promises of better ROI and compaction. Additionally, ticketing and support systems could be improved due to the time it takes to get answers. T...
What is your primary use case for Scylla?
We dump a lot of our data, such as every entry created with respect to when a user rides a scooter, every record gets updated to ScyllaDB. It is used as a single source of truth and it manages mass...
 

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