Redis vs Upstash
Redis vs Upstash: which to choose
Redis has the larger community with 75.2k GitHub stars against — for Upstash, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Choose Redis if you lean toward in-memory and key-value; choose Upstash if redis and kafka matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Redis or Upstash better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Redis has 75.2k GitHub stars and uses a open-source pricing model, while Upstash has — stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is Redis cheaper than Upstash?▾
Redis starts at $0/mo while Upstash starts at $0/mo. Redis has a free plan. Upstash has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Redis and Upstash?▾
Redis is tagged as in-memory, key-value, pub-sub while Upstash is tagged as redis, kafka, serverless. Redis uses a open-source pricing model and has a community of 75.2k GitHub stars. Upstash uses a freemium model.
Does Redis or Upstash have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Redis and Upstash offer a free plan.