RedisvsThe-One-File
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Redis | The-One-File | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 52/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #18 of 34 in Network Management |
| GitHub stars | 77 154 | 548 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +687 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 | 10 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 | TOFV-2.0 · 7 Jun 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C | HTML |
Which one should you pick?
Redis scores 86/100 against 52/100 for The-One-File, so it is the safer default.
Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for The-One-File.
If you want the quickest setup, The-One-File is easier to run; Redis needs more configuration.
Redis is growing faster right now (+687 stars in 30 days).
Redis details →The-One-File details →