# OpenPLC Runtime v4 vs Redis

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

| | OpenPLC Runtime v4 | Redis |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 52/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #6 of 10 in IoT | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 418 | 77 159 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | +2 | +692 ✓ |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 36 ✓ |
| Latest release | v4.3.1 · 13 Oct 2026 | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Python | C |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 52/100 for OpenPLC Runtime v4, so it is the safer default.

Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for OpenPLC Runtime v4.

Redis is growing faster right now (+692 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [OpenPLC Runtime v4](https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/openplc-runtime.md)
- [Redis](https://selfhost.directory/project/redis) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redis.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/openplc-runtime-vs-redis