Redis has dominated in-memory databases for years, but is it still the best choice? In this video, we compare Redis with DragonflyDB, a multithreaded, high-performance alternative that claims to be up to 25x faster. We put these databases to the test using real-world benchmarks, discuss their architectural differences, and explore which one is right for your needs. Is Dragonfly DB the future of in-memory storage? Watch to find out!
🔹 Topics Covered:
The limitations of Redis (single-threaded architecture)
How Dragonfly DB leverages multithreading for speed
Real-world benchmark results: Redis vs. Dragonfly
Clustering vs. vertical scaling: Which is better?
Developer experience: Ease of setup and management
Licensing differences: Redis License vs. BSL
🔗 Relevant Links
DragonflyDB: https://www.dragonflydb.io/
Redis: https://redis.io/
Benchmarking Dragonfly: https://www.dragonflydb.io/docs/getti...
Redis Benchmark Response: https://redis.io/blog/redis-architect...
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📌 Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:46 Redis Architecture
1:39 DragonflyDB Architecture
2:38 Benchmarks (Redis vs Dragonfly)
4:08 What about Redis Cluster?
5:15 Redis Cluster Benchmarks
5:52 Redis Cluster Limitations
6:07 Other Dragonfly Advantages
6:32 Licenses
