Redisvsrushdb
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Redis | rushdb | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 48/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #5 of 5 in Vector Database |
| GitHub stars | 77 145 | 325 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +691 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 32 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | @rushdb/mcp-server@2.13.0 · 31 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | — |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 48/100 for rushdb, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 32 for rushdb.
If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; rushdb needs more configuration.
Redis is growing faster right now (+691 stars in 30 days).
Redis details →rushdb details →