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We performed a comparison between IBM Event Streams and Redis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Message Queue (MQ) Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Event Streams vs. Redis Report (Updated: May 2024).
771,212 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"I'm an administrator, and what I like most is the interface, the security, and the storage.""The system efficiently processes and calculates the data flow within the cluster using DLP functionality.""The stability has been good."

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"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.""The product offers fast access to my database.""The online interface is very fast and easy to use.""The in-memory data makes it fast.""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."

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Cons
"In the next release, I would like to see the GUI allow you to configure the security section.""The product's interface needs improvement.""It would be helpful if they could help us explain why they, as in, the customers, should use the product and the overall benefits."

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"The only thing is the lack of a GUI application. There was a time when we needed to resolve an issue in production. If we had a GUI, it would have been easier.""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.""The development of clusters could improve. Additionally, it would be helpful if it was integrated with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud.""The initial setup took some time as our technical team needed to familiarize themselves with Redis.""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.""Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application.""There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution.""If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot."

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  • "The pricing needs to be improved."
  • "The platform is averagely priced."
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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:The system efficiently processes and calculates the data flow within the cluster using DLP functionality.
    Top Answer:The platform is averagely priced. I rate the pricing a six out of ten.
    Top Answer:The product's interface needs improvement. Additionally, there could be a management console to create and manage clusters.
    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.
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    8.0
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    8.6
    Comparisons
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    Redis Enterprise
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    Overview

    Built on open source Apache Kafka, IBM Event Streams is an event-streaming platform that helps you build smart applications that can react to events as they happen. IBM Event Streams is based on years of operational expertise IBM has gained from running Apache Kafka event streams for enterprises

    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
    American Airlines, UBank, Bitly, Eurobits, Active International, Bison, Contextor, Constance Hotels, Resorts & Golf, Creval, Deloitte, ExxonMobil, FaceMe, FacePhi, Fitzsoft, Fuga Technologies, Guardio, Honeywell, Japanese airline, Jenzabar, KONE
    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
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm26%
    Computer Software Company20%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Government6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Educational Organization8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise74%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business56%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise33%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise68%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM Event Streams vs. Redis
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Event Streams vs. Redis and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,212 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    IBM Event Streams is ranked 11th in Message Queue (MQ) Software with 3 reviews while Redis is ranked 7th in Database as a Service with 9 reviews. IBM Event Streams is rated 8.4, while Redis is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of IBM Event Streams writes "Easy to use, stable, has a good interface, and the security is good". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Redis writes "Enables efficient caching and helps users fetch and save data quickly". IBM Event Streams is most compared with Apache Kafka, Red Hat AMQ and IBM MQ, whereas Redis is most compared with Google Cloud Memorystore, Amazon SQS, ActiveMQ, Chroma and Faiss. See our IBM Event Streams vs. Redis report.

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