ValkeyvsWavelog
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Valkey | Wavelog | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 60/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 38 in Databases | #1 of 4 in Amateur Radio |
| GitHub stars | 27 552 | 580 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +270 | +39 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 19 |
| Latest release | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 | 3.2.4 · 13 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C | PHP |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 60/100 for Wavelog, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 19 for Wavelog.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; Wavelog needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+270 stars in 30 days).
Valkey details →Wavelog details →