Percona XtraDB ClustervsRedis
Two self-hosted Databases projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Percona XtraDB Cluster | Redis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 58/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #27 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 390 | 77 088 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +0 | +610 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 36 |
| Latest release | — | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C++ | C |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 58/100 for Percona XtraDB Cluster, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for Percona XtraDB Cluster.
If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; Percona XtraDB Cluster needs more configuration.
Redis is growing faster right now (+610 stars in 30 days).
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