Redis is open source again: back to BSD

Redis, one of the most popular in-memory data stores, is fully open source again. After a period under SSPL and BSL licenses, the project reverts to the classic BSD license. This means developers can freely use, modify, and distribute the code without restrictions.

The decision came after community pressure and realization that restrictive licenses alienated users. Returning to openness rebuilds trust and encourages innovation. Redis Labs, the company behind the project, emphasizes that commercial products remain available, but the core is free.

For developers, this is great news: Redis can be safely integrated into projects without legal worries. Startups and large enterprises can again rely on licensing stability and transparency.

METABYTE studio comment: Redis is a key tool for caching and message queues. We're glad it's open again—it simplifies building high-performance systems for our clients.