ValkeyvsZero
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Valkey | Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 81/100 | 56/100 |
| Rank in category | #3 of 38 in Databases | #22 of 120 in AI Assistant |
| GitHub stars | 27 547 | 1 768 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +265 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 22 | 10 |
| Latest release | 9.0.7 · 27 Oct 2026 | v0.11.0 · 16 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Moderate |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Main language | C | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Valkey scores 81/100 against 56/100 for Zero, so it is the safer default.
Valkey ships more often: 22 stable releases in the past year, against 10 for Zero.
If you want the quickest setup, Valkey is easier to run; Zero needs more configuration.
Valkey is growing faster right now (+265 stars in 30 days).
Valkey details →Zero details →