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Valkey

Valkey

Open-source key-value store forked from Redis

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Open-source key-value store forked from Redis
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Valkey is a free alternative to Redis.

Valkey is an open-source, high-performance key/value datastore compatible with Redis APIs.

for
Developers needing fast in-memory storage for caching, queues, or primary databases.
pricing
open source
license
BSD-3-Clause
valkey-io/valkey 27k 1.3kCupdated 2 days ago
works withPythonJavaGoNode.jsPHPC#Ruby

Key features

6 features of Valkey
  • High performance engine — Delivers low-latency, high-throughput operations for a variety of workloads.
  • Rich data types — Supports strings, hashes, lists, sets, sorted sets, bitmaps, hyperloglogs and more.
  • Replication & HA — Runs as standalone, cluster, with built-in replication and high-availability options.
  • Lua scripting & modules — Provides native Lua scripting and extensible modules for custom commands and data types.
  • Multi-language clients — Official client libraries for Python, Java, Go, Node.js, PHP, C# and Ruby.
  • Docker & binary releases — Offers ready-to-run Docker images and binary artifacts for multiple Linux distributions.

Use cases

  • Caching frequently accessed data with sub-millisecond latency
  • Implementing reliable message queues for event-driven architectures
  • Using as a primary database for fast key/value workloads
  • Storing session data for web applications
  • Real-time analytics and leaderboard calculations

Valkey vs alternatives

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ValkeyRedisUpstash
Best forOpen-source Redis-compatible datastoreRedis-compatible in-memory storeServerless managed Redis-compatible service
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  • Valkey vs Redis: Redis is the original project; Valkey is a BSD-licensed fork with its own release cadence.
  • Valkey vs Upstash: Upstash offers serverless, pay-per-use Redis/Valkey hosting, while Valkey is self-hosted open source.

Valkey FAQ

Is Valkey free to use?+

Yes, Valkey is released under the BSD license and is open source forever, backed by the Linux Foundation.

Can Valkey run in a clustered setup?+

Yes, Valkey can run as a standalone daemon or in a cluster with replication and high-availability options.

What scripting languages does Valkey support?+

Valkey includes native support for Lua scripting and allows custom modules for extending functionality.

Which client libraries are officially provided?+

Official clients are available for Python, Java, Go, Node.js, PHP, C# and Ruby.

How can I monitor Valkey performance?+

Valkey provides performance dashboards and integrates with Prometheus and Grafana for metrics collection.

Summarized by DevHunt from valkey.io · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.

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