IPFS Web UIvsRedis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| IPFS Web UI | Redis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 60/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #13 of 27 in File Sharing & Collaboration | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 1 636 | 77 154 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +687 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 6 | 36 |
| Latest release | v4.13.0 · 18 Sept 2026 | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | JavaScript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 60/100 for IPFS Web UI, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 6 for IPFS Web UI.
If you want the quickest setup, IPFS Web UI is easier to run; Redis needs more configuration.
Redis is growing faster right now (+687 stars in 30 days).
IPFS Web UI details →Redis details →