outlinevsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| outline | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 78/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 31 in Wikis | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 41 107 | 27 562 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +410 | +275 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 22 |
| Latest release | v1.12.0 · 23 Oct 2026 | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 78/100 for outline, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for outline.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; outline needs more configuration.
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