There are 2 open-source alternatives to Memcached in this directory. The most popular is Dragonfly with 30.3k GitHub stars, followed by Cachified(1.1k stars). All are open source, free to use, and many can be self-hosted.
| # | Tool | Stars | Language | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dragonfly Dragonfly is a modern data store designed as a high-performance, in-memory replacement for Redis and Memcached, offering superior scalability and enhanced features. | 30.3k | C++ | Other |
| 2 | Cachified A versatile tool to wrap and cache data with support for TTL, stale-while-revalidate, parallel fetch protection, and type-safety. | 1.1k | TypeScript | MIT License |
Dragonfly is a modern data store designed as a high-performance, in-memory replacement for Redis and Memcached, offering superior scalability and enhanced features.
A versatile tool to wrap and cache data with support for TTL, stale-while-revalidate, parallel fetch protection, and type-safety.
The top three are Dragonfly(30.3k stars), Cachified(1.1k stars). All are open source and free to use.
Yes. Every tool listed here is open source and free to use in your own projects. Many can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure, which means no subscription fees and full control over your data.
Many of the alternatives listed are self-hostable. Each tool's page lists hosting details, system requirements, and licensing terms.
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