DragonflyCache application data through Redis- and Memcached-compatible interfaces.
100% free open-source Community Edition (BSL-1.1 converting to Apache-2.0). Unlimited operations on your hardware.
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Store cache entries, session data and counters in a Redis-compatible database on your own server.
What you can use it for
Store cache entries, session data and counters in a Redis-compatible database on your own server.
- Read and write strings, hashes, counters and expiring entries through Redis-style clients.
- Save snapshots and restore stored data after a server restart.
Workflow coverage and comparison notes
Self-hosted Redis-protocol cache, sessions and counters instead of paid managed database capacity. Existing managed services also offer free plans; this is an option for owning the storage workflow, not a claim that they require payment from day one. Does not replace managed operations or the Upstash HTTP API.
Before you switch
Self-hosting requires database administration, security and backups; hosting may cost money. Replaces native Redis TCP storage, not managed operations or Upstash HTTP/REST, QStash or Vector. Redis CE 7.4+ data files are not directly compatible; migration and production load were not tested.
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