Can I use Redis instead of database?

Can Redis replace a database?

Redis is a data store that offers performance benefits over traditional databases. However, far from being a replacement for databases, it's a small, fast, easy-to-use tool to supplement your existing application.

Should Redis be used as a database?

Not only that, you can use it as a multi-model primary database, enabling you to build modern applications, as well as low-latency microservice-based architectures, all on top of Redis.

Can I use Redis instead of MySQL?

While MySQL supports the XML data format, Redis does not. When concerning indexes, both allow them. However, MySQL supports secondary indexes without any restrictions while Redis only supports secondary indexes with the RediSearch module.

Is Redis considered a database?

Redis can be used as a distributed cache, which is probably its most common and popular use case, as a NoSQL Database and as a Message broker (pub\sub mode, similar to Kafka or RabbitMQ).