# Dragonfly: Free Open Source Alternative to Redis

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/dragonfly
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Dragonfly (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Redis. Dragonfly is a high-performance, Redis-compatible in-memory data store that delivers up to 25x more throughput and 80% lower costs than legacy solutions.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Dragonfly
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://dragonflydb.io
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/dragonflydb/dragonfly
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 31.8k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/dragonflydb/dragonfly or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Redis.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (1)
Replacing these paid tools with Dragonfly saves up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Redis](https://caniforkit.com/redis) | [databases](https://caniforkit.com/category/databases) | $25/mo | [Compare Redis vs Dragonfly](https://caniforkit.com/vs/redis-vs-dragonfly) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Dragonfly free and open source?
Dragonfly is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Dragonfly is a high-performance, Redis-compatible in-memory data store that delivers up to 25x more throughput and 80% lower costs than legacy solutions.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Dragonfly?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Redis.

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