PrysmvsRedis
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Prysm | Redis | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 65/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #2 of 18 in Blockchain | #1 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 3 790 | 77 153 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +8 | +699 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 36 |
| Latest release | v7.3.1 · 22 Oct 2026 | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | No | Yes |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Main language | Go | C |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 65/100 for Prysm, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Prysm.
If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; Prysm needs more configuration.
Redis is growing faster right now (+699 stars in 30 days).
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