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Redis vs Upstash: GitHub, npm & hiring signals

A live, signal-by-signal comparison of Redis and Upstash — GitHub stars, npm downloads, and how many of the 27 public signal sources Sigmon can track for each. Numbers below are detected right now.

Redis

redis

Top-repo stars
76.3k
npm/wk
7.3M
Trackable sources
27/27
Domain
redis.io
Full Redis signal breakdown

Upstash

upstash

Top-repo stars
61.9k
npm/wk
1.3M
Trackable sources
27/27
Domain
upstash.com

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Full Upstash signal breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Is Redis or Upstash more popular?
By GitHub stars, Redis currently leads Upstash (76.3k vs 61.9k). Stars are only one signal — Sigmon also tracks npm downloads, release velocity and hiring so you can judge momentum, not just size.
How do Redis and Upstash compare?
This page puts Redis and Upstash side by side on the signals that predict momentum: GitHub stars and release cadence, npm download trend, hiring activity and pricing changes — refreshed weekly.
Can I track both Redis and Upstash?
Yes. Add both to Sigmon free and get a single weekly brief covering every move either one makes — releases, pricing changes, funding and hiring.