Redis®* is free as an open-source software, but if you opt for managed services or choose to use it in conjunction with specific platforms, there might be associated costs. Aiven offers free managed Redis®* service and also a paid version with full capabilities, support and features of the Aiven data platform.

How to deploy a free Redis®* database in the cloud?

Sign up with Aiven to deploy your initial Redis®* database is quick and easy through our web UI. No credit card needed. First, choose your preferred region, then click 'Create Service.' Then connect to your database using provided connection details for popular tools. Lastly secure your connection and load data with available workflows for migrating from an existing database or importing sample data. Alternatively, manage your free service using the Aiven CLI or our Terraform provider.

What limitations does Aiven’s free Redis®* plan have?

While free plans come with certain restrictions , they are available at no cost indefinitely. If you require additional memory or access to the complete set of features, opting for the free trial might be a more suitable choice. Aiven free plans don't have any time constraints. However, free plans will be automatically powered off if they aren't actively used. You will be notified in advance about any free services that are scheduled to be powered off, via email and notification in the Aiven platform. Aiven also reserves the right to terminate services if they are deemed to violate the acceptable use policy . See the full list of features and limitations here

Set up your free Redis^®* compatible database

Start prototyping, experiment, and spin up your first fully managed, built on open source Valkey and compatible with legacy Redis® OSS database instance in the cloud at no cost. Choose Aiven for Valkey as a caching layer for your application, when you need to access data swiftly and prioritize low latency.

If your needs grow, easily scale up to large production environments.

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Who is it for?

Aiven for Valkey plan is perfect for those seeking a hassle-free introduction to managed in-memory NoSQL databases, whether for personal or professional purposes. Tailored for small-scale projects, prototypes, and experiments, it offers essential features to quickly kickstart your initiatives.

Temporarily test and prototype during product development

Learn more about Redis®* as a data structures server, and the benefits of an in memory database for performance sensitive workloads.

Use it as a database, cache, streaming engine, message broker, and more.

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What’s included in your free Aiven for Valkey database?

With Aiven for Valkey plan, you operate on an exclusive virtual machine, ensuring there is no sharing of resources and no disturbances from other users. Enjoy premium capabilities such as Terraform integration. Our easy-to-use and intuitive GUI simplifies database management, but you can also use Aiven’s CLI or Terraform for flexibility.

Feature
Dedicated VMs	1
CPU per VM	1
RAM per VM	1 GB
Cloud	Digital Ocean with selected regions available around the world
All networking costs included	✓
Seamless upgrade to other plans	✓
One-click version upgrade	✓
Performance graphs	✓
Data encrypted on disk and network	✓
Backups for disaster recovery	✓
Support	Community support

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Benefits of your free Aiven for Valkey

Covers everything

Save time with Aiven’s free plan that covers all the essentials, including virtual machine, backup, and networking costs. No extra charges popping up.

Aiven's dedicated instances

Aiven's dedicated legacy Redis® OSS compatible caching instances offer maximum security and privacy for your data, consistent performance levels, and the ability to fine-tune for optimal performance.

Monitoring and log access

By having access to monitoring and logs, you can proactively identify and address issues before they escalate, gaining valuable insights into the performance of your database over time.

Terraform integration

Manage your service using the Aiven Terraform provider, and automate the provisioning and management of your database. Easily deploy, manage and scale your database infrastructure with the most popular infrastructure-as-code tool.

Secure and compliant

All Aiven services have certifications like SOC2, ISO27001, PCI-DSS and GDPR. You also have the option to establish straightforward and secure authentication through Single Sign-On (SSO).

Backups for disaster recovery

Join Aiven Community for support

Make use of our community support forum to inquire, seek advice, and gain insights from fellow developers.

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How to start a free Redis®* OSS compatible database

Create your free Aiven for Valkey service

Ready to take Aiven for Valkey for a spin? Set up your Valkey service, compatible with legacy Redis®* OSS in less than 2 minutes. It's easy and quick - simply access our web console or use our API, CLI, or Terraform. Check out our docs and sign up with your Github or Google account!

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Next steps

Connect to your service via command line (redis-cli) or your application (Go, NodeJS, PHP, Python, Java)
Migrate your own database to test it on Aiven platform from an external Redis®* with this migration process.

Aiven is all about open source

Standard Open Source Technology

Utilizing Redis®* allows for effortless data transfer to various services or platforms without incurring extra costs or complications. This ease of data migration ensures a smooth transition to Aiven from another service or platform.

Same robust Aiven services

Aiven’s free Redis®* hosting is built on the same robust platform that our enterprise customers trust. You can be confident that your database is in good hands, and that it's backed by the same powerful tools and technology that all our customers rely on.