QelivsValkey
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Qeli | Valkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 46/100 | 81/100 |
| Rank in category | #42 of 56 in VPN | #3 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 262 | 27 551 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +269 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 22 |
| Latest release | v0.8.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Advanced | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Main language | Rust | C |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 46/100 for Qeli, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Qeli.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; Qeli needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+269 stars in 30 days).
Qeli details →Valkey details →