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Redis vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Redis
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
NoSQL Databases (7th), In-Memory Data Store Services (1st), Vector Databases (4th)
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
83
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (7th), Relational Databases Tools (11th), Data Warehouse (9th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

Yaseer Arafat - PeerSpot reviewer
Unmatched Performance and Scalability for Modern Applications
Redis has room for improvement in a few areas. Enhanced tools for managing and monitoring clusters would be beneficial, as would built-in security mechanisms like advanced encryption and granular access controls. Simplifying setup and configuration could make Redis more accessible to new users. Introducing more enterprise-grade features, such as better multi-tenancy support and improved backup and restore capabilities, would also be advantageous. For the next release, it would be great to see enhanced cluster management tools, native multi-region supports for better data redundancy, integrated analytics for deeper insights, AI and ML integration features, and improved developer experience through enhanced SDKs and tools.
Sushma Polavarapu - PeerSpot reviewer
Create essential reporting scripts with simplicity but has some operational challenges
We mainly create functions and scripts required for reporting The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views. It's just simple to use. There is general room for improvement. I have been using it for five years. I have faced stability issues, mainly…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Redis is a simple, powerful, and fast solution."
"Redis provides an easy setup and operation process, allowing users to quickly connect and use it without hassle."
"The performance of Redis is very fast."
"I use Redis mostly to cache repeated data that is required."
"The ability to fetch and save data quickly is valuable."
"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."
"The online interface is very fast and easy to use."
"The loading speed is very good."
"Some of the most valuable features are publish and subscribe, fanout, and queues."
"We use VMware RabbitMQ to transfer information from one point to another."
"The solution improved our site reliability."
"It's super easy to deploy and it also supports different languages and analytics."
"The most valuable feature for us is horizontal scaling."
"The message routing is the most valuable feature. It is effective and flexible."
"Companies can scale the solution, so long as they have server room."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"The initial setup of Redis was difficult, with a rating of two or three out of ten."
"The development of clusters could improve. Additionally, it would be helpful if it was integrated with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud."
"There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution."
"It's actually quite expensive."
"There is room for AWS to provide more options for server types or a way to configure more or less memory for them."
"The fact that a single queue can't be distributed across multiple instances/nodes is a major disadvantage."
"Other tools besides RabbitMQ provide good TPS and HA."
"The installation is difficult and should be made easier."
"Tanzu Greenplum's compression for GPText could be made more efficient."
"VMware RabbitMQ needs to create a new queue system."
"We needed to configure additional plugins. While it was relatively easy to do this on-premises, it became more challenging in the cloud."
"It will be very useful if we could communicate with other database types from Greenplum (using a database link)."
"The next release should include some of the flexibility and features that Kafka offers."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."
"Redis is not an overpriced solution."
"Redis is an open-source product."
"Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."
"We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."
"It is an open-source product."
"Pricing is good compared to other products. It's fine."
"The price is pretty good."
"Tanzu Greenplum's pricing is really competitive and gives excellent value for money."
"The solution's pricing is cost-effective as it does not involve significant expenses. Licensing is required only for the server, while clients do not need any licensing. Therefore, it proves to be a cost-efficient option."
"We are using the open-source version of this solution."
"The pricing for RabbitMQ is reasonable. It is worth the cost."
"The product is available for free use since it is an open-source technology."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
15%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
28%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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...
What needs improvement with Redis?
There are a few areas where Redis could improve. The pub-sub capabilities could be optimized to handle network sessions better, as there are challenges with maintaining sessions between clients and...
What is your primary use case for Redis?
We use Redis ( /products/redis-reviews ) for several purposes, including ranking, counting, saving, sharing, caching, and setting time-to-live notifications. These functionalities are employed acro...
How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?
IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Greenplum?
It’s an open-source solution. There are no expenses for using it.
 

Also Known As

Redis Enterprise
Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres
 

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Sample Customers

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