# Redis vs rushdb

> 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 | 77 149 ✓ | 325 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +695 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 ✓ | 33 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | v3.0.0 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Main language | C | Rust |

## 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 33 for rushdb.

If you want the quickest setup, Redis is easier to run; rushdb needs more configuration.

Redis is growing faster right now (+695 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Redis](https://selfhost.directory/project/redis) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redis.md)
- [rushdb](https://selfhost.directory/project/rushdb) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/rushdb.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/redis-vs-rushdb