OpenLegacy vs Redis comparison

OpenLegacy and Redis are both solutions in the AI Software Development category. OpenLegacy is ranked #44, while Redis is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.8. OpenLegacy holds a 0.4% mindshare in ASD, compared to Redis’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 80% of OpenLegacy users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Redis users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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

Find out in this report how the two AI Software Development solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

OpenLegacy

Ranking in AI Software Development

44th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

API Management (37th)

Redis

Ranking in AI Software Development

17th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NoSQL Databases (5th), Managed NoSQL Databases (9th), In-Memory Data Store Services (1st), Vector Databases (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the AI Software Development category, the mindshare of OpenLegacy is 0.4%. The mindshare of Redis is 0.3%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

AI Software Development Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Redis	0.3%
OpenLegacy	0.4%
Other	99.3%

AI Software Development

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reviewer1042905

VP, Chief Enterprise Integration Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

The biggest advantage is how simple the technology was.

I'd like to see OpenLegacy develop its low-code/no-code (LCNC) solutions. They've expanded somewhat their horizons for integration beyond mainframe CICS, which is their sweet spot. They have some tooling in that area, but it's not as good as it needs to be. OpenLegacy handles the bread-and-butter TP monitoring stuff, but I am working for one of the six banks in the United States still using the Hogan mainframe, which has a slightly proprietary mechanism. But OpenLegacy currently doesn't have a connector for Hogan. So it would help if they could build one. That would appeal to financial institutions that still use Hogan, like US Bank, Wells Fargo, KeyBank, and Vanguard.

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KarimGarchi

Database Admin and Architect at D-EDGE Hospitality Solutions

Performance shines with seamless session caching and minimal configuration

The best features of Redis, from my personal perspective, are the performance, which is very quick, and it's very simple to implement. Since I started using Redis, I feel that the product is saving me some performance tuning time. It's very easy, I have few parameters to tune, and it seems to have performance without a lot of working on the performance, compared to Cassandra, where you have to configure the memory and many other settings. The integration capability of Redis is excellent. Redis is very affordable because it's free.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Using mainframe programs (not screens), the OpenLegacy services do not require any changes by the mainframe programmers, thus reducing development cycles."

"The biggest advantage of OpenLegacy was how simple the technology was. We were able to build out the OpenLegacy parts very quickly. We put together a couple hundred APIs in six months."

"Using OpenLegacy, the exposure of services is far easier and quicker. In many cases, exposure of services requires just a few clicks and takes only minutes. In very complex cases, it still only takes half a day. Without OpenLegacy, it would take us several months to create the same services."

"It is possible to connect a service to a mainframe program or back transaction in a matter of minutes or hours at the most."

"OpenLegacy provides a way to go from the outside world to the legacy mainframe, to move the old standard application to a REST API application. New digital services can be created in a few clicks and this can be done easily by COBOL programmers."

"OpenLegacy produces a war file which includes everything you need to deploy a Tomcat server."

"It is possible to solve larger legacy API issues on an enterprise level with this product."

"Opens the door to connect modern web products to an old legacy system."

"I find Redis valuable primarily for its caching capabilities, particularly in handling cache requests effectively. Its simplicity in managing key-value pairs for caching is one of its strengths, making it a preferred choice over more complex databases like MongoDB for specific use cases. However, I haven't explored Redis extensively for managing complex data structures beyond caching, as MongoDB might be more suitable for such scenarios."

"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 has multiple valuable features such as being a free and reliable open-source tool."

"It makes operations more efficient. The information processing is very fast, and very responsive. It's all about the technology."

"Redis acts as an in-memory search tool that improves the speed of operations."

"Redis is good for distributed caching management."

"The solution is fast, provides good performance, and is not too expensive."

"It is particularly efficient for cloud-based storage and operations."

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Cons

"We would also be more than happy if the product had the option to work in the opposite direction – the ability to consume REST/SOW services in the outer world from the mainframe."

"Debugging and logging for programmers could be better."

"The pricing of the solution could be more flexible and allow for once-off payment versus annual licensing. This would be more appealing to companies in Latin America."

"I would like to see SSL out-of-the-box. OpenLegacy certainly does SSL, but it was not the default for our use case. We are currently working with OpenLegacy to cross the SSL bridge and suspect that most users will want to do the same."

"Customer support for the product is slow and not very good. It makes using the product difficult if you need help quickly."

"I'd like to see OpenLegacy develop its low-code/no-code (LCNC) solutions. They've expanded somewhat their horizons for integration beyond mainframe CICS, which is their sweet spot. They have some tooling in that area, but it's not as good as it needs to be."

"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."

"It's actually quite expensive."

"The tool should improve by increasing its size limits and handling dynamic data better. We use the client ID or associate it with a key for static content. The solution will not be easy for a beginner. Unless you understand SQL data, it will be difficult to understand and use Redis. It also needs to be user-friendly."

"The initial setup of Redis was difficult, with a rating of two or three out of ten."

"Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application."

"If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot."

"Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud."

"The initial setup took some time as our technical team needed to familiarize themselves with Redis."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing of the solution could be more flexible and allow for once-off payment versus annual licensing. This would be more appealing to companies in Latin America."

"We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."

"Redis is not an overpriced solution."

"Redis is an open-source product."

"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."

"Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

26%

Computer Software Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

University

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	8

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What do you like most about Redis?

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 u...

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What needs improvement with Redis?

The disadvantage of Redis is that it's a little bit hard to have too many clusters or too many nodes and create the clusters. The sync between the nodes is easier to implement with Couchbase, for e...

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What is your primary use case for Redis?

Redis is used for a part of a booking engine for travel, specifically for the front part to get some sessions and information about the sessions. If a customer or user is using the sites in differe...

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Overview

OpenLegacy helps organizations quickly launch innovative digital services by extending their core back-end systems to the web, mobile and cloud in days or weeks versus months. Our microservice-enabled API integration and management software quickly reduces project backlog by automating and accelerating microservices and API creation, deployment, testing and management from core applications, mainframes and databases. Together, business and IT teams can quickly, easily and securely meet consumer, partner or employee demands for digital services without modernizing or replacing core systems, and without special programming skills or invasive changes to existing systems and architectures. OpenLegacy is designed for ongoing management of microservices APIs and is based on open standards, so our software plays nice with your current technology stack and supports agile, DevOps and continuous development. Learn why leading companies choose OpenLegacy at www.openlegacy.com.

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Redis offers high-speed, in-memory storage, renowned for real-time performance. It supports quick data retrieval and is used commonly in applications like analytics and gaming.

Renowned for real-time performance, Redis delivers high-speed in-memory storage, making it a favorite for applications needing quick data retrieval. Its diverse data structures and caching capabilities support a broad array of use cases, including analytics and gaming. Redis ensures robust scalability with master-slave replication and clustering, while its publish/subscribe pattern renders it reliable for event-driven applications. The solution integrates smoothly with existing systems, minimizing performance tuning needs. Although documentation on scalability and security could be improved, Redis remains cost-effective and stable, commonly utilized in cloud environments. Enhancing integration with cloud services like AWS and Google Cloud and refining GUI may improve usability.

What are the key features of Redis?

High Speed: In-memory data storage for swift access.
Scalability: Master-slave replication and clustering for growth.
Data Structures: Supports diverse types for varied uses.
Persistence: RDB snapshots and AOF logs ensure durability.
Integration: Seamless integration reduces tuning efforts.

What should users look for in Redis reviews?

Performance: Real-time data retrieval boosts efficiency.
Cost-Effectiveness: Stable, budget-friendly implementation.
Versatility: Suitable for diverse environments and platforms.
Reliability: Ensures data persistence and high availability.

Redis finds application across industries for tasks like caching to improve application performance and speed, minimizing database load. It enables real-time processing for session storage, push notifications, and analytics. As a messaging platform, Redis handles high traffic and supports replication and clustering for cross-platform scalability.

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Sample Customers

Many of openLegacy's global customers are among the Global 100 companies. Review case studies in these industries: Agriculture, Airport Authority, Automotive, Auto, Finance, Insurance, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retailwww.openlegacy.com/case-studie...

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

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