Valkey
BSD-licensed fork of Redis focused on open community governance under the Linux Foundation.
Why it is included
Preserves a permissively licensed in-memory data store path after Redis licensing shifts.
Best for
Caches, queues, and session stores where Redis APIs are assumed.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
In-memory data alternative to Redis Enterprise (paid features) and proprietary cache appliances.
Strengths
- Redis protocol compatibility
- LF backing
- Active porting
Limitations
- Ecosystem still converging post-fork
Good alternatives
Redis (verify license) · KeyDB
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