# Redis vs scalar

> Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Redis | scalar |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 76/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #3 of 13 in API |
| GitHub stars | 77 153 ✓ | 16 335 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +699 ✓ | +156 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 46 ✓ |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | release-2026-10-28-0d01943 · 28 Oct 2026 ✓ |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 76/100 for scalar, so it is the safer default.

scalar ships more often: 46 stable releases in the past year, against 36 for Redis.

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

Redis is growing faster right now (+699 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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