Redis Releases
Track Redis releases, licensing changes, and the fork landscape (Valkey, KeyDB, Dragonfly). Version comparisons and migration guidance for Redis operators.
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Version Timeline
All tracked releases with lifecycle status and EOL dates.
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Lifecycle Timeline
Visual overview of active support and maintenance windows.
Upgrade Paths
Migration guidance between major versions — breaking changes, effort estimates, and tips.
Breaking Changes
- License changed from BSD to dual SSPL/RSALv2
- Cloud providers may not offer hosted 7.4+
- Some API changes
Migration Notes
The license change is the primary consideration. If you are a cloud provider or embed Redis, you need a commercial license. Evaluate Valkey as a BSD-licensed alternative. If licensing is fine, the upgrade is technically straightforward.
Breaking Changes
- Different binary name (valkey-server vs redis-server)
- Config file differences
- Some Redis-specific modules not available
Migration Notes
Valkey is a drop-in replacement for Redis 7.2. Commands, protocols, and data formats are compatible. Most client libraries work unchanged. AWS ElastiCache and Google Memorystore handle this automatically if you use managed services.
Version Risk Assessment
Evaluate risk factors before choosing a version for production.
| Version | EOL Risk | CVE Risk | Ecosystem | Cloud Support | Overall | Recommended Action |
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| Redis 6.x | Critical | High | EOL | Dropped | Critical | Unsupported. Upgrade to 7.2+ or Valkey. |
| Redis 7.2 (BSD) | Medium | Medium | Forked | Valkey replaces | Medium | Last BSD version. Migrate to Valkey or Redis 8. |
| Redis 7.4+ (SSPL) | Low | Low | Active | Limited | Medium | Active but license-restricted. Evaluate needs. |
| Redis 8.x (SSPL) | None | Low | Active | Self-hosted | Low | Latest. Best features if license permits. |
| Redis Valkey 8.x | None | Low | Growing | Full (AWS/GCP) | Low | Recommended open-source alternative. |
Redis risk assessment must consider both technical EOL and licensing implications. The 2024 license change created a fork ecosystem. Your choice between Redis and Valkey depends on your deployment model and license requirements.
Redis vs Valkey Comparison
Side-by-side feature differences across major versions.
| Feature | Redis 7.2 (BSD) | Redis 8.x (SSPL) | Valkey 8.x (BSD) |
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| License | BSD 3-Clause | SSPL/RSALv2 | BSD 3-Clause |
| Hash field expiration | No | Yes | Yes |
| Vector search | Module | Built-in | Module |
| Cloud managed services | All providers | Self-hosted only | AWS, GCP, Oracle |
| Active development | No (forked) | Redis Ltd | Linux Foundation |
| Client compatibility | Full | Full | Full |
| Cluster support | Full | Full | Full |
| Performance | Baseline | +15-25% | +10-20% |
| Community | Legacy | Commercial | Open source |
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Health Status
Overall support health
EOL Countdown
Next end-of-life date
Latest Version
Current stable release
CVE Status
Known vulnerabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Redis releases and lifecycle.