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Indie alternatives to Redis
3 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what Redis does, 3 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkey | Free | Yes | Yes | Self-hosted, Linux, Mac |
| Dragonfly | Free plan | – | Yes | Web, Self-hosted, Linux |
| Upstash | Free plan | – | – | Web, API |
The alternatives
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Redis?
Yes. 3 of the 3 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: Valkey, Dragonfly and Upstash.
Is there an open-source alternative to Redis?
Valkey is open source.
Can I self-host an alternative to Redis?
Yes: Valkey and Dragonfly can run on your own server.
Which Redis alternatives work on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android?
On Mac: Valkey. On Linux: Valkey and Dragonfly. On the web: Dragonfly and Upstash.
What makes these alternatives to Redis “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as Redis.
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