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Apache Kvrocks vs Memcached
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| Fact | Apache Kvrocks | Memcached |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 4.5k | 14k |
| Latest | v2.17.0 | 1.6.45 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-09-11 |
| Release cadence | about 103 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 27 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 →
PartialApache KvrocksRedis protocol on top of RocksDB, keeping data on disk rather than in memory.
PartialMemcachedIn-memory key-value cache only, without persistence or data structures.
Apache Kvrocks
unsigned The latest release, v2.17.0, 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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