ValkeyvsWA-AKG
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Valkey | WA-AKG | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 38 in Databases | #30 of 110 in Chat |
| GitHub stars | 27 552 | 802 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +270 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 7 |
| Latest release | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 | v1.7.0 · 19 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 56/100 for WA-AKG, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 7 for WA-AKG.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; WA-AKG needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+270 stars in 30 days).
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