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Apache Kvrocks vs PikiwiDB
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| Fact | Apache Kvrocks | PikiwiDB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 4.5k | 6.1k |
| Latest | v2.17.0 | v4.0.4-alpha |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-09-16 |
| Release cadence | about 103 days between releases | about 65 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 19 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1 commit author 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.
PartialPikiwiDBSpeaks the Redis protocol and keeps data on disk in RocksDB, for datasets larger than memory.
Apache Kvrocks
PikiwiDB
- v4.0.4-alpha2026-09-01Release v4.0.4-alpha
- v3.5.72026-06-18Release v3.5.7
- v4.0.32026-06-17Release v4.0.3
- v3.5.7-alpha2026-04-24Release v3.5.7-alpha
- v3.6.0-alpha2026-01-09Release v3.6.0-alpha
Apache Kvrocks
unsigned The latest release, v2.17.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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PikiwiDB
unsigned The latest release, v4.0.4-alpha, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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