# Bitcoin Core vs Redis

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Bitcoin Core | Redis |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 42 in Cryptocurrency | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 90 527 ✓ | 77 152 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +287 | +698 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 36 ✓ |
| Latest release | v29.5 · 26 Oct 2026 | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes ✓ |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | C++ | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Bitcoin Core and Redis score the same (86/100), so the choice comes down to the details below.

Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Bitcoin Core.

If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; Bitcoin Core needs more configuration.

Redis is growing faster right now (+698 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Bitcoin Core](https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoin-core) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoin-core.md)
- [Redis](https://selfhost.directory/project/redis) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redis.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bitcoin-core-vs-redis