Compare Couchbase and Redis Software 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Couchbase
Star Rating
(136)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (38.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about CouchbaseRedis Software
Star Rating
(130)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Redis SoftwareSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Redis Software excels in data types management with a score of 9.0, while Couchbase trails with a score of 8.1. Reviewers mention that Redis's ability to handle various data types seamlessly enhances their application performance.
- Reviewers say that Couchbase shines in built-in search capabilities, scoring 8.8 compared to Redis's 7.8. Users on G2 highlight that Couchbase's search functionality allows for more efficient data retrieval, making it a preferred choice for applications requiring robust search features.
- G2 users note that Redis Software has a higher score in integrated cache performance at 8.7, while Couchbase scores 8.0. Users mention that Redis's caching mechanism significantly improves response times, which is crucial for high-traffic applications.
- Users say that Couchbase offers better role-based authorization with a score of 8.0 compared to Redis's 7.7. Reviewers mention that Couchbase's security features provide more granular control over user permissions, which is essential for compliance in sensitive environments.
- Reviewers mention that Redis Software has a higher score in data replication at 8.6, while Couchbase scores 8.3. Users report that Redis's replication features ensure data consistency and availability, which is vital for mission-critical applications.
- Users on G2 highlight that Couchbase has a slight edge in scalability with a score of 8.8 compared to Redis's 8.0. Reviewers say that Couchbase's architecture allows for easier scaling as data needs grow, making it a better fit for rapidly expanding businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Couchbase
No pricing availableRedis Software
No pricing availableFree Trial
Couchbase
Free Trial is available
Redis Software
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
115
8.9
108
Ease of Use
8.5
115
8.8
108
Ease of Setup
7.9
68
8.5
33
Ease of Admin
8.2
58
7.9
30
Quality of Support
8.2
101
7.8
76
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
52
8.6
21
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
109
8.2
101
Features by Category
Data Management
8.4
29
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Verified
8.6
15
|
Verified
8.1
29
|
Verified
9.0
16
|
Verified
Availability
8.3
30
|
Verified
7.9
11
|
Verified
8.0
29
|
Verified
7.9
13
|
Verified
8.3
27
|
Verified
8.6
11
|
Verified
Performance
8.0
25
8.7
13
|
Verified
Security
8.0
26
7.7
13
|
Verified
8.3
24
Feature Not Available
8.1
26
8.3
12
|
Verified
8.1
24
|
Verified
8.5
13
|
Verified
Support
8.4
29
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
28
|
Verified
8.7
14
|
Verified
Data Management
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.8
37
8.3
6
8.8
36
7.8
6
8.4
33
Not enough data
Availability
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.0
32
Not enough data
8.7
31
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
34
Not enough data
Security
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.3
32
Not enough data
8.6
29
Not enough data
Support
8.9
33
Not enough data
8.9
34
8.9
6
7.9
29
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Availability
Not enough data
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Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Couchbase and Redis Software are categorized as Document Databases and Key Value Databases
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Couchbase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Redis Software
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
21.9%
Information Technology and Services
18.0%
Telecommunications
7.0%
Retail
5.5%
Computer Games
4.7%
Other
43.0%
Computer Software
29.4%
Information Technology and Services
19.8%
Internet
12.7%
Computer Games
4.0%
Higher Education
3.2%
Other
31.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Couchbase
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Joseph O.
Verified User in Computer Software
The Python API is pretty good for data access and view deployment. It took me a little while to figure out how to do what I wanted because there weren't a lot of examples out there on how to do what I wanted, but once I figured it out it was pretty good. ...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
We have had issues with Couchbase crashing on our development instances on EC2 and on our local vagrant instances. Seems like its very vulnerrable on low memory hardware.
Redis Software
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Josh S.
Verified User in Internet
The robust data structures that Redis offers are by far my favorite feature. It can be used as a simple key/value store like you would do with Memcached but also allows you to create hash tables to simulate more Mongo-like features as well as lists and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Management Consulting
no automated persistence of what gets changed in the cache
Joseph O.
Verified User in Computer Software
The Python API is pretty good for data access and view deployment. It took me a little while to figure out how to do what I wanted because there weren't a lot of examples out there on how to do what I wanted, but once I figured it out it was pretty good. ...
Josh S.
Verified User in Internet
The robust data structures that Redis offers are by far my favorite feature. It can be used as a simple key/value store like you would do with Memcached but also allows you to create hash tables to simulate more Mongo-like features as well as lists and...
Verified User in Computer Software
We have had issues with Couchbase crashing on our development instances on EC2 and on our local vagrant instances. Seems like its very vulnerrable on low memory hardware.
Verified User in Management Consulting
no automated persistence of what gets changed in the cache
Discussions
We need stored procedure functionality
1 comment
PB
Yes sir! We need It.. Read more
How do I start a couchbase server?
1 comment
Official Response from Couchbase
For information on how to get started with Couchbase, check out our free trial of Couchbase Capella here: https://cloud.couchbase.com/sign-up
And check...Read more
What is couchbase server used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Couchbase
Here is a quick 5 minute video on what Couchbase does: https://youtu.be/7OKSgtDt1lo?feature=shared
To learn more about Couchbase use cases, industries and...Read more
Is there any way to store JSON by not converting into string
1 comment
FH
G2 is not honest.
I wrote 4 detailed reviews because I should win a $10 Amazon gift card for each review. According to G2 dashboard, my reviews reached...Read more
What is Redis used for?
1 comment
NA
A system that stores frequently accessed data in multiple locations to improve performance and scalability.Read more
Redis Software has no more discussions with answers
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