# Redis vs Yuxi

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

| | Redis | Yuxi |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 ✓ | 63/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 38 in Databases | #44 of 209 in AI Agents |
| GitHub stars | 77 161 ✓ | 7 542 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +694 ✓ | +11 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 36 ✓ | 2 |
| Latest release | 8.10.3 · 26 Oct 2026 ✓ | v0.7.2 · 2 Sept 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Other | MIT |
| Main language | C | Python |

## Which one should you pick?

Redis scores 86/100 against 63/100 for Yuxi, so it is the safer default.

Redis ships more often: 36 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Yuxi.

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

Redis is growing faster right now (+694 stars in 30 days).

## Details

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

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