Redis review

In-memory database with vector search

4.7
Open Source users
Community TrustedOpen Source
68
ToolHund Score
Solid
Verified

Our verdict

Redis 8 includes vector search (HNSW) alongside caching, streams and JSON — one datastore for many AI use cases.

ToolHund Score: 68/100 · Best for: Apps that already use Redis for caching and want vectors in the same store.

Strengths
  • Open source
  • Self-hostable
  • Developer control
Weaknesses
  • Requires setup
  • Can be complex for beginners
  • Needs careful permissions

Pricing

Open source · Cloud free tier
Strong for technical teams — no license fees, you pay for infra and model usage

Features

  • Vector search (HNSW)
  • Cache & session
  • JSON & streams
  • Enterprise & Cloud

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