Redis

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Vector database · Vendor site 2026-10-04

Redis is a real-time data platform used for caching, streaming, vector search, session storage, and agent-focused offerings such as Redis Agent Memory and context tooling. Redis Cloud packages range from free dev tiers to Essentials and Pro deployments with enterprise SLAs.

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Category: Vector database
Free access: Free Cloud tier at $0 with up to 30 MB for trials
API access: Cloud and open-source Redis expose standard Redis APIs plus cloud control-plane APIs documented on redis.io

Is Redis right for you?

A good fit for

Developers building low-latency apps, AI agents, or analytics pipelines that need in-memory speed with optional vector and agent memory modules.

Before you choose

Essentials and Pro pricing is usage-based hourly with stated monthly minimums on Pro; free tier caps database size and support level.

Overview

Redis positions itself as real-time infrastructure for modern apps and agents, combining open-source Redis with managed cloud tiers and agent-memory capabilities for production AI systems.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Agent memory	Redis Iris line includes Agent Memory and context products for AI agents.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Cloud tiers	Pricing lists Free, Essentials from about $5/month, and Pro with $200 minimum monthly.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Workloads	Supports caching, streaming, search, sessions, and feature store use cases.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Redis pricing & plans

Free

Always $0 cloud tier

Size: Up to 30 MB single database
Deployment: Shared cloud with community support

Essentials

$5.00 /mo

From $0.007/hour totaling about $5/month on pricing page

Size: 250 MB to 100 GB RAM and SSD shared deployment
Security: SAML SSO, RBAC, and encryption in transit and at rest

Pro

$200.00 /mo

Minimum about $200/month after $200 first-month credit on pricing page

Architecture: Dedicated cloud with active-active multi-region options
Uptime: Up to 99.999% uptime SLA listed for Pro

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Redis used for?

Does Redis have a free plan?

Free Cloud tier at $0 with up to 30 MB for trials. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Redis cost?

The listed monthly price is $5.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Redis through an API?

Cloud and open-source Redis expose standard Redis APIs plus cloud control-plane APIs documented on redis.io. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Essentials and Pro pricing is usage-based hourly with stated monthly minimums on Pro; free tier caps database size and support level.

Price history

No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.

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