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KeyDB vs Memcached
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| Fact | KeyDB | Memcached |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 13k | 14k |
| Latest | v6.3.4 | 1.6.45 |
| Last push | 2026-10-22 | 2026-09-11 |
| Release cadence | about 181 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 0 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 →
Drop-inKeyDBMultithreaded fork of Redis.
PartialMemcachedIn-memory key-value cache only, without persistence or data structures.
KeyDB
unsigned The latest release, v6.3.4, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Memcached
unsigned The latest release, 1.6.45, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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