# Redis Is Open Source Again. But Is It Too Late?

DevFeed: [Redis Is Open Source Again. But Is It Too Late?](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/redis-is-open-source-again-but-is-it-too-late-55.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://blog.abhimanyu-saharan.com/posts/redis-is-open-source-again-but-is-it-too-late>)

Author: Abhimanyu Saharan

Published: 2025-05-13T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Abhimanyu Saharan](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/abhimanyu-s-blog.md>)

Topics: [Redis](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/redis.md>), [Open Source](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/open-source.md>)

Tags: [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [redis](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/redis.md>)

## AI overview

The article examines Redis 8 becoming open source again under AGPLv3 while many users have already moved to Valkey. It questions whether Redis's return to open source can restore its position or came too late.

## Source excerpt

Redis 8 is now open source under AGPLv3, but many have already moved to Valkey. Is it a comeback or too little, too late?