# Redis vs Semaphore UI

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

| | Redis | Semaphore UI |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 73/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #12 of 166 in Developer Tools |
| GitHub stars | 77 152 ✓ | 14 334 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +698 ✓ | +151 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 ✓ | 20 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v2.18.31 · 7 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy ✓ |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Go |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 73/100 for Semaphore UI, so it is the safer default.

Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 20 for Semaphore UI.

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

Redis is growing faster right now (+698 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Redis](https://selfhost.directory/project/redis) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/redis.md)
- [Semaphore UI](https://selfhost.directory/project/semaphore-ui) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/semaphore-ui.md)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/redis-vs-semaphore-ui