Redis is open source again (antirez.com)

Article summary

Redis has switched back to an open-source license, specifically the AGPLv3 license, after previously switching to the SSPL license. The change is intended to make Redis more acceptable to the community and to contribute to the larger open-source effort. The company's CEO and founder, who rejoined the company five months ago, pushed for the change. Redis 8, the first version with the new license, has also been released with new features and improvements.

Main themes

• Redis license change
• Valkey adoption
• Community trust
• Open-source licensing
• Cloud provider support
• Market share and usage
• AGPL vs SSPL licenses
• Forking and fragmentation

What commenters say

• Some commenters believe that the community may not trust Redis again after the license change and may stick with Valkey, a fork of Redis.
• Others think that the switch to AGPL may actually push more people to use Valkey due to concerns about AGPL's restrictions.
• There is disagreement about the current usage and adoption of Valkey, with some claiming it has significant traction and others arguing that its usage is negligible.
• Some commenters argue that cloud providers like AWS and GCP have invested in Valkey and may not switch back to Redis, while others think that the superior features and development of Redis will win out in the end.
• The discussion also touches on the topic of sunk costs and whether companies will continue to use Valkey due to existing investments or switch to Redis for its potential benefits.
• Some commenters question the availability and reliability of data on Valkey's usage and market share, with claims of statistically zero usage being met with skepticism.
• The use of Valkey by cloud providers like AWS is seen as a significant factor in its adoption, with some providers offering discounts for using Valkey over Redis.