Which is cheaper, Redis Cloud or Upstash?

Redis Cloud is 2.0x cheaper than Upstash. Redis Cloud starts at $0/mo, Upstash starts at $0/mo.

Does Redis Cloud have a free tier?

Yes, Redis Cloud offers a free tier with storageMB: 30, databases: 1.

Redis Cloud has moderate switching cost. Upstash has drop-in switching cost. Upstash is easier to switch away from.

Database

Redis Cloud

← More affordable

Managed Redis database service with in-memory caching, real-time data, and multi-model support

Switching Cost: moderate

Upstash

Serverless Redis and Kafka with per-request pricing and global replication

Switching Cost: drop-in

The cost difference is substantial — Upstash runs about 2.0x what Redis Cloud charges.

Price-conscious teams should choose Redis Cloud — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose Redis Cloud — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

2.0x

Redis Cloud is cheaper by $5/mo

Switching Costs

Upstash

Lower switching costs for easier migration