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We performed a comparison between Elastic Search and Redis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Vector Databases solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Elastic Search vs. Redis Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"I appreciate that Elastic Enterprise Search is easy to use and that we have people on our team who are able to manage it effectively.""ELK Elasticsearch is 100% scalable as scalability is built into the design""The solution is quite scalable and this is one of its advantages.""Gives us a more user-friendly, centralized solution (for those who just needed a quick glance, without being masters of sed and awk) as well as the ability to implement various mechanisms for machine-learning from our logs, and sending alerts for anomalies.""It is easy to scale with the cluster node model.​""The UI is very nice, and performance wise it's quite good too.""The most valuable feature for us is the analytics that we can configure and view using Kibana.""The most valuable features are the data store and the X-pack extension."

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"The online interface is very fast and easy to use.""It makes operations more efficient. The information processing is very fast, and very responsive. It's all about the technology.""Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you use Redis efficiently.""Redis is a simple, powerful, and fast solution.""The product offers fast access to my database.""The most valuable features of Redis are its ease of use and speed. It does not have access to the disc and it is fast.""The ability to fetch and save data quickly is valuable.""The solution's technical support team is good...The solution's initial setup process was straightforward."

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Cons
"Elasticsearch could improve by honoring Unix environmental variables and not relying only on those provided by Java (e.g. installing plugins over the Unix http proxy).""Improving machine learning capabilities would be beneficial.""The solution must provide AI integrations.""Machine learning on search needs improvement.""It needs email notification, similar to what Logentries has. Because of the notification issue, we moved to Logentries, as it provides a simple way to receive notification whenever a server encounters an error or unexpected conditions (which we have defined using RegEx​).""It is hard to learn and understand because it is a very big platform. This is the main reason why we still have nothing in production. We have to learn some things before we get there.""I don't see improvements at the moment. The current setup is working well for me, and I'm satisfied with it. Integrating with different platforms is also fine, and I'm not recommending any changes or enhancements right now.""Elastic Search needs to improve authentication. It also needs to work on the Kibana visualization dashboard."

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"I would prefer it if there was more information available about Redis. That would make it easier for new beginners. Currently, there is a lack of resources.""There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution.""Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application.""In future releases, I would like Redis to provide its users with an option like schema validation. Currently, the solution lacks to offer such functionality.""The initial setup took some time as our technical team needed to familiarize themselves with Redis.""If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot.""The development of clusters could improve. Additionally, it would be helpful if it was integrated with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud.""It's actually quite expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "ELK has been considered as an alternative to Splunk to reduce licensing costs."
  • "An X-Pack license is more affordable than Splunk."
  • "​The pricing and license model are clear: node-based model."
  • "This is a free, open source software (FOSS) tool, which means no cost on the front-end. There are no free lunches in this world though. Technical skill to implement and support are costly on the back-end with ELK, whether you train/hire internally or go for premium services from Elastic."
  • "We are using the free version and intend to upgrade."
  • "It can be expensive."
  • "This product is open-source and can be used free of charge."
  • "We are using the open-sourced version."
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  • "Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."
  • "Redis is not an overpriced solution."
  • "Redis is an open-source product."
  • "We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Logsign provides us with the capability to execute multiple queries according to our requirements. The indexing is very high, making it effective for storing and retrieving logs. The real-time… more »
    Top Answer:I don't see improvements at the moment. The current setup is working well for me, and I'm satisfied with it. Integrating with different platforms is also fine, and I'm not recommending any changes or… more »
    Top Answer:Redis is a simple, powerful, and fast solution.
    Top Answer:Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application.
    Top Answer:Sometimes, Redis is used as a cache and sometimes as the main database.
    Ranking
    1st
    out of 21 in Vector Databases
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    2,118
    Comparisons
    712
    Reviews
    27
    Average Words per Review
    501
    Rating
    8.3
    4th
    out of 21 in Vector Databases
    Views
    652
    Comparisons
    594
    Reviews
    8
    Average Words per Review
    312
    Rating
    8.6
    Comparisons
    Faiss logo
    Compared 15% of the time.
    Milvus logo
    Compared 14% of the time.
    Pinecone logo
    Compared 7% of the time.
    Azure Search logo
    Compared 7% of the time.
    Amazon Kendra logo
    Compared 5% of the time.
    Google Cloud Memorystore logo
    Compared 24% of the time.
    Amazon SQS logo
    Compared 23% of the time.
    ActiveMQ logo
    Compared 6% of the time.
    Chroma logo
    Compared 6% of the time.
    Faiss logo
    Compared 5% of the time.
    Also Known As
    Elastic Enterprise Search, Swiftype, Elastic Cloud
    Redis Enterprise
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    Overview

    Elasticsearch is a prominent open-source search and analytics engine known for its scalability, reliability, and straightforward management. It's a favored choice among enterprises for real-time data search, analysis, and visualization. Open-source Elasticsearch is free, offering a comprehensive feature set and scalability. It allows full control over deployments but requires managing and maintaining the infrastructure. On the other hand, Elastic Cloud provides a managed service with features like automated provisioning, high availability, security, and global reach.

    Elasticsearch excels in handling time-sensitive data and complex search requirements across large datasets. Its scalability allows it to handle growing data volumes efficiently, maintaining high performance and fast response times. Integrated with Kibana, Elasticsearch enables powerful data visualization, providing real-time insights crucial for data-driven decision-making.

    Elastic Cloud reduces operational overhead and improves scalability and performance, though it comes with associated costs. It is available on your preferred cloud provider — AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Customers who want to manage the software themselves, whether on public, private, or hybrid cloud, can download the Elastic Stack.

    At its core, Elasticsearch is renowned for its full-text search capabilities, capable of performing complex queries and supporting features like fuzzy matching and auto-complete.

    Peer reviews from various professionals highlight its strengths and weaknesses. Pros include its detection and correlation features, flexibility, cloud-readiness, extensibility, and efficient search capabilities. However, users have noted challenges like steep learning curves, data analysis limitations, and integration complexities. The platform is generally viewed as stable and scalable, with varying degrees of satisfaction regarding its usability and feature set.

    In summary, Elasticsearch stands out for its high-speed search, scalability, and versatile analytics, making it a go-to solution for organizations managing large datasets. Its adaptability to different enterprise needs, robust community support, and continuous development keep it at the forefront of enterprise search and analytics solutions. However, potential users should be aware of its learning curve and the need for skilled personnel for optimization.

    Redis is a high-performance, scalable, and easy-to-use caching solution that improves application performance. It is also used for session management, real-time analytics, and as a message broker. 

    Redis's valuable features include its ability to handle large amounts of data quickly, its simplicity and straightforward setup process, and its support for various data structures, providing flexibility for different use cases.

    Sample Customers
    T-Mobile, Adobe, Booking.com, BMW, Telegraph Media Group, Cisco, Karbon, Deezer, NORBr, Labelbox, Fingerprint, Relativity, NHS Hospital, Met Office, Proximus, Go1, Mentat, Bluestone Analytics, Humanz, Hutch, Auchan, Sitecore, Linklaters, Socren, Infotrack, Pfizer, Engadget, Airbus, Grab, Vimeo, Ticketmaster, Asana, Twilio, Blizzard, Comcast, RWE and many others.
    1. Twitter 2. GitHub 3. StackOverflow 4. Pinterest 5. Snapchat 6. Craigslist 7. Digg 8. Weibo 9. Airbnb 10. Uber 11. Slack 12. Trello 13. Shopify 14. Coursera 15. Medium 16. Twitch 17. Foursquare 18. Meetup 19. Kickstarter 20. Docker 21. Heroku 22. Bitbucket 23. Groupon 24. Flipboard 25. SoundCloud 26. BuzzFeed 27. Disqus 28. The New York Times 29. Walmart 30. Nike 31. Sony 32. Philips
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm33%
    Computer Software Company27%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Insurance Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Educational Organization8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business41%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise48%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise63%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Large Enterprise38%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise68%
    Buyer's Guide
    Elastic Search vs. Redis
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Elastic Search vs. Redis and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Elastic Search is ranked 1st in Vector Databases with 59 reviews while Redis is ranked 4th in Vector Databases with 9 reviews. Elastic Search is rated 8.2, while Redis is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Elastic Search writes "Played a crucial role in enhancing our cybersecurity efforts ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Redis writes "Enables efficient caching and helps users fetch and save data quickly". Elastic Search is most compared with Faiss, Milvus, Pinecone, Azure Search and Amazon Kendra, whereas Redis is most compared with Google Cloud Memorystore, Amazon SQS, ActiveMQ, Chroma and Faiss. See our Elastic Search vs. Redis report.

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