PiikvsRedis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Piik | Redis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 4 in Live Streaming | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 3 860 | 77 145 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +402 | +691 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 14 | 36 |
| Latest release | v2.5.0 · 26 Oct 2026 | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | MIT | Other |
| Main language | Typescript | C |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 73/100 for Piik, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 14 for Piik.
If you want the quickest setup, Piik is easier to run; Redis needs more configuration.