# bitcoind vs Redis

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

| | bitcoind | Redis |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 87/100 ✓ | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 9 in Fintech | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 90 528 ✓ | 77 154 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +285 | +687 ✓ |
| 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?

bitcoind scores 87/100 against 86/100 for Redis, so it is the safer default.

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

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

Redis is growing faster right now (+687 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [bitcoind](https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoind) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/bitcoind.md)
- [Redis](https://selfhost.directory/project/redis) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redis.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/bitcoind-vs-redis