# Redis vs spacepad

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

| | Redis | spacepad |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 46/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #6 of 8 in Scheduling & Booking |
| GitHub stars | 77 154 ✓ | 296 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +687 ✓ | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 ✓ | 10 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.9.1 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | PHP |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 46/100 for spacepad, so it is the safer default.

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

Redis is growing faster right now (+687 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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