Redis is an in-memory data store used as a database, cache, and message broker. It supports data structures such as strings, hashes, lists, sets, sorted sets, and streams, enabling fast data access for real-time applications. Data is kept primarily in memory for sub-millisecond latency and high throughput, with options for on-disk persistence. Features include replication, Lua scripting, eviction policies, transactions, and multiple persistence modes, along with high availability via Redis Sentinel and scalable partitioning with Redis Cluster. This combination lets Redis power use cases like caching, session management, real-time analytics, and message queuing. Compared with other data stores, Redis stands out for its in-memory performance, rich built-in data structures, scripting support, and mature HA and sharding capabilities. The goal is to provide a fast, flexible, and reliable data store that can function as a database, cache, or message broker for real-time workloads.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
$356.6M
Headquarters
Mountain View, California
Founded
2011
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