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Couchbase Capella vs Redis comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Couchbase Capella
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS) (12th)
Redis
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
NoSQL Databases (8th), In-Memory Data Store Services (1st), Vector Databases (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Couchbase Capella and Redis aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Couchbase Capella is designed for Database as a Service (DBaaS) and holds a mindshare of 0.3%, up 0.2% compared to last year.
Redis, on the other hand, focuses on In-Memory Data Store Services, holds 10.6% mindshare, down 15.8% since last year.
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
In-Memory Data Store Services
 

Featured Reviews

SupriyaKulkarni - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 4, 2024
Good GUI, easy to learn, and simple to install
The architecture is complex. I do understand that. However, the GUI is very user-friendly. Sometimes all these things are a little difficult to understand for a person who is not experienced in Couchbase. There is a constant requirement to upgrade the versions. We need to constantly keep on upgrading the latest version for the newest one. Currently, we are dealing with an issue where some of the servers are on the 6.5 version, and a few have moved to 7.5. So we are in a mixed mode right now. We are having a high IO issue on our servers, which we are already dealing with. We have these cases with Couchbase, with Red Hat, et cetera. We feel like this constant need to upgrade is something that is very mundane yet a very difficult task. If you have three clusters, which have around thirty nodes, the data is quite sensitive. Whenever there is Couchbase upgrade that is going on, we see that our SR is dropped. The purchase rate and success rate drop. This affects our business and the clients. Rebalancing could be improved. I find it to be a very slow process when it comes to rebalancing the clusters. If you talk about other architectures like Oracle, they are pretty fast. Couchbase is a little slower. Rebalancing, taking the node out, doing the upgrade, putting it back, rebalancing it, is a very difficult and cumbersome. For Oracle, we have been running on version 19.5 for the past five years. There were absolutely no issues. Yet for Couchbase, every six months, we have to go do the upgrade.
Chethan Rao S - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 17, 2024
Performs much better than traditional databases, integrates well and lot of learning resources available
It improved the performance. For example, data structures like hashmaps in Redis make it a very fast database – much faster than traditional SQL databases. It can perform at significantly higher speeds. Latencies are very low. Our primary focus wasn't on saving money but on improving performance for that specific feature. So, performance has been the key improvement. Every calculation happened in real time. It improved the performance 10X. In our company, we have limited resources, so we can't manage the database ourselves. We use services from Azure for that. So, Redis integrates well with those services. We use Azure Cache for Redis.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The way the nodes are managed is interesting."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"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."
"What I like best about Redis is its fast and easy use. It has interesting algorithms like HyperLogLog and provides useful features. It's also good for implementing scalable rate limiting."
"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 product offers fast access to my database."
"I use Redis mostly to cache repeated data that is required."
"I find Redis valuable primarily for its caching capabilities, particularly in handling cache requests effectively. Its simplicity in managing key-value pairs for caching is one of its strengths, making it a preferred choice over more complex databases like MongoDB for specific use cases. However, I haven't explored Redis extensively for managing complex data structures beyond caching, as MongoDB might be more suitable for such scenarios."
"The ability to fetch and save data quickly is valuable."
"It is particularly efficient for cloud-based storage and operations."
 

Cons

"Rebalancing could be improved."
"The product could be improved by including a log section for tracking activities, enhancing database integration, and providing more transparency regarding pricing and monitoring activities."
"Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud."
"There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution."
"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."
"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."
"The solution's pricing for a local installation is very expensive."
"The development of clusters could improve. Additionally, it would be helpful if it was integrated with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud."
"If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot."
"The only thing is the lack of a GUI application. There was a time when we needed to resolve an issue in production. If we had a GUI, it would have been easier."
 

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 solution. There are not any hidden fees."
"Redis is an open-source product."
"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."
"Redis is not an overpriced solution."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
15%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Couchbase Capella?
The architecture is complex. I do understand that. However, the GUI is very user-friendly. Sometimes all these things are a little difficult to understand for a person who is not experienced in Cou...
What is your primary use case for Couchbase Capella?
The solution is basically used to support our ordering system, which generates a huge number of orders for our customers.
What advice do you have for others considering Couchbase Capella?
We are Counchbase customers. Depending on your application, it is good to use Couchbase where you have high OLTP systems where you know there will be constant data loading, deleting, et cetera, hap...
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?
Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud. It would be helpful if Redis could provide a one-stop solution for all data varieties, whi...
What is your primary use case for Redis?
I used Redis for a one-time implementation while working on a college project. I implemented it locally on a machine and used it for a vector search.
 

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