# Redis vs Snitch

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

| | Redis | Snitch |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 55/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #19 of 48 in Network Monitoring |
| GitHub stars | 77 159 ✓ | 650 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +692 ✓ | +6 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.6.4 · 23 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 55/100 for Snitch, so it is the safer default.

Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Snitch.

Redis is growing faster right now (+692 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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