redis-py by redis
Redis Python client
About redis-py
From the project's README at github.com/redis/redis-py. Lightly cleaned for readability; for the full source see the upstream repo.
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Note: redis-py 5.0 is the last version of redis-py that supports Python 3.7, as it has reached end of life. redis-py 5.1 supports Python 3.8+. Note: redis-py 6.1.0 is the last version of redis-py that supports Python 3.8, as it has reached end of life. redis-py 6.2.0 supports Python 3.9+.
Health score breakdown
6-dimension composite. See methodology for formula and weights.
Adoption signals
Real-world usage data, pulled from each registry. The bigger the numbers, the more battle-tested the project.
| Signal | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 14k | github.com/redis/redis-py |
| GitHub forks | 2.7k | github.com/redis/redis-py |
Release & maintenance
Is this project actively maintained, or about to die? Check the recency of last commit and last release.
| Project age | 16.5 years | since Nov 2009 |
| Last commit | 3 days ago | May 4, 2026 |
| Releases shipped | 100 | last: 20 days ago |
Self-hosting cost across providers
Detected requirements: 4GB RAM, 40GB disk minimum. Cheapest plan per provider that meets the requirement.
| Provider | Plan | Specs | Monthly | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| hetzner | CAX11 | 2c · 4GB · 40GB | $4.13 USD | Deploy → |
| vultr | VC2 | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5 USD | Deploy → |
| linode | Nanode 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $5.12 USD | Deploy → |
| digitalocean | Basic Regular 1GB | 1c · 1GB · 25GB | $6 USD | Deploy → |
Security advisories
CVE-2023-28859. What people say on Hacker News
Replaces these paid SaaS
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Ready to self-host redis-py?
Spin up a hetzner CAX11 (4GB RAM, 40GB disk) for $4.13/mo and follow the project's official install docs.
Data last refreshed May 7, 2026.
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