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Garnet vs Memcached
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| Fact | Garnet | Memcached |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C# | C |
| Licence | MIT | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 12k | 14k |
| Latest | v2.2.11 | 1.6.45 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-09-11 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 20 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Redis. Alternatives to Redis →
PartialGarnetSpeaks RESP and supports a large part of the Redis commands.
PartialMemcachedIn-memory key-value cache only, without persistence or data structures.
Garnet
✓ signed The latest release, v2.2.11, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Memcached
unsigned The latest release, 1.6.45, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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