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Apache HBase vs Redis comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 7, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Apache HBase
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
11th
Average Rating
6.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Redis
Ranking in NoSQL Databases
7th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
22
Ranking in other categories
In-Memory Data Store Services (1st), Vector Databases (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Apache HBase is 5.8%, up from 5.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Redis is 6.6%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Atif Tariq - PeerSpot reviewer
The solution has many performance issues, though it helps manage consumer data sets
Apache HBase is a database used for data storage. It's managing our data set as a consumer data set I don't like using Apache HBase to store huge amounts of data because of many performance issues. I have been using Apache HBase for seven years. You cannot deploy Apache HBase without Apache…
Marco Bellia - PeerSpot reviewer
Simple setup, high performance, and reliable
I am using Redis in a product I have developed The most valuable features of Redis are its ease of use and speed. It does not have access to the disc and it is fast. The development of clusters could improve. Additionally, it would be helpful if it was integrated with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud.…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable part is the column family structure."
"Apache HBase is a database used for data storage."
"The online interface is very fast and easy to use."
"The product offers fast access to my database."
"The in-memory data makes it fast."
"The best thing about Redis is its ability to handle large amounts of data without frequently hitting the database. You can store data in temporary memory, especially for high-volume data."
"It makes operations more efficient. The information processing is very fast, and very responsive. It's all about the technology."
"Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you use Redis efficiently."
"The solution is fast, provides good performance, and is not too expensive."
"Redis acts as an in-memory search tool that improves the speed of operations."
 

Cons

"We've seen performance issues."
"I don't like using Apache HBase to store huge amounts of data because of many performance issues."
"The initial setup of Redis was difficult, with a rating of two or three out of ten."
"The tool should improve by increasing its size limits and handling dynamic data better. We use the client ID or associate it with a key for static content. The solution will not be easy for a beginner. Unless you understand SQL data, it will be difficult to understand and use Redis. It also needs to be user-friendly."
"Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application."
"There is room for AWS to provide more options for server types or a way to configure more or less memory for them."
"I would prefer it if there was more information available about Redis. That would make it easier for new beginners. Currently, there is a lack of resources."
"Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud."
"The initial setup took some time as our technical team needed to familiarize themselves with Redis."
"In future releases, I would like Redis to provide its users with an option like schema validation. Currently, the solution lacks to offer such functionality."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."
"Redis is an open-source product."
"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."
"Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."
"Redis is not an overpriced solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
26%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
14%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache HBase?
Apache HBase is a database used for data storage.
What needs improvement with Apache HBase?
We've seen performance issues when we have more regions. The product needs improvement in that area. So we experience performance issues sometimes when the load increases.
What advice do you have for others considering Apache HBase?
It's better to use AWS DynamoDB or Cassandra. I would rate it an eight out of ten. It is easy for a beginner to learn.
What do you like most about Redis?
Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you u...
What needs improvement with Redis?
There are a few areas where Redis could improve. The pub-sub capabilities could be optimized to handle network sessions better, as there are challenges with maintaining sessions between clients and...
What is your primary use case for Redis?
We use Redis ( /products/redis-reviews ) for several purposes, including ranking, counting, saving, sharing, caching, and setting time-to-live notifications. These functionalities are employed acro...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

HBase
Redis Enterprise
 

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Sample Customers

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