HindsightvsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Hindsight | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #5 of 209 in AI Agents | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 55 628 | 27 552 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +3 581 | +265 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 22 |
| Latest release | v1.1.0 · 21 Oct 2026 | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Python | C |
Which one should you pick?
Hindsight scores 86/100 against 81/100 for Valkey, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Hindsight.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; Hindsight needs more configuration.
Hindsight is growing faster right now (+3 581 stars in 30 days).
Hindsight details →Valkey details →