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Faiss vs Redis comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Faiss
Ranking in Vector Databases
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (14th)
Redis
Ranking in Vector Databases
4th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
NoSQL Databases (8th), In-Memory Data Store Services (1st)
 

Featured Reviews

Vasu Bansal - PeerSpot reviewer
May 7, 2024
Provides quick query search and has a big database
I made some vectors for my data set. I added them and got the embeddings from Hugging Face. I made a query key-value pair for Faiss. When you want to do a query search on it, you call Faiss and send your query within it I used Faiss as a basic database. I didn't know what algorithm was being…
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 product has better performance and stability compared to one of its competitors."
"I used Faiss as a basic database."
"The solution is fast, provides good performance, and is not too expensive."
"It makes operations more efficient. The information processing is very fast, and very responsive. It's all about the technology."
"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."
"The solution's technical support team is good...The solution's initial setup process was straightforward."
"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."
"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."
"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."
 

Cons

"It could be more accessible for handling larger data sets."
"It would be beneficial if I could set a parameter and see different query mechanisms being run."
"If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot."
"The solution's pricing for a local installation is very expensive."
"It's actually quite expensive."
"Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud."
"The development of clusters could improve. Additionally, it would be helpful if it was integrated with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud."
"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."
"There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution."
"There are some features from MongoDB that I would like to see included in Redis to enhance its overall efficiency, such as the ability to perform remote behaviour. MongoDB is more efficient in handling updates than deletions and is quicker in processing updates, but it can be slower regarding deletions. This can sometimes pose a challenge, especially when dealing with large datasets or frequent data manipulations that involve deletions. In such cases, I often rewrite columns or update values instead of directly deleting data, as it can be more efficient."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
16%
Educational Organization
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

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 Faiss?
I used Faiss as a basic database.
What needs improvement with Faiss?
I didn't know what algorithm was being learned to fetch my query. It would be beneficial if I could set a parameter and see different query mechanisms being run. I can then compare the results to s...
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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