RedisvsRocket.Chat
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Redis | Rocket.Chat | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 82/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 13 in Instant Messaging |
| GitHub stars | 77 149 | 46 348 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +695 | +187 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 36 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | 8.5.4 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 82/100 for Rocket.Chat, so it is the safer default.
Redis is growing faster right now (+695 stars in 30 days).
Redis details →Rocket.Chat details →