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Memcached vs Valkey
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| Fact | Memcached | Valkey |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C |
| Licence | BSD-3-Clause | BSD-3-Clause |
| Stars | 14k | 27k |
| Latest | 1.6.45 | 9.1.2 |
| Last push | 2026-09-11 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 76 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Valkey replaces Memcached. Alternatives to Memcached →
PartialServes as a cache in memcached's place, but through the Redis protocol.
Memcached
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Valkey
- 9.2.0-rc12026-09-16Valkey 9.2.0-rc1 - Released Wed 16 September 2026pre-release
- 9.0.62026-09-01Valkey 9.0.6 - Released Tue 01 September 2026
- 9.1.22026-09-01Valkey 9.1.2 - Released Mon 31 August 2026
- 8.0.112026-08-31Valkey 8.0.11 - Released Mon 31 August 2026
- 8.1.102026-08-31Valkey 8.1.10 - Released Mon 31 August 2026
Memcached
unsigned The latest release, 1.6.45, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Valkey
✓ signed The latest release, 9.1.2, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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