Aiven for Valkey pricing
Redis / Valkey · Aiven · snapshot captured June 2026
Aiven for Valkey is a managed Redis / Valkey offering from Aiven. It uses all-inclusive monthly plans. Its representative entry tier is Startup (from $60/month) at ~$60/mo. Compute and memory bundled into each plan; you pick plan + cloud + region. Free tier: Free plan (1 GB RAM, $0/month, single-node). Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
Source: Aiven pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Aiven for Valkey pricing tiers
| Tier | Specs | Hourly | Monthly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 GB RAM | — | Free | Single-node free plan. |
| Hobbyist | 1 GB RAM | — | ~$19/mo | From $19/month. |
| Startup | 4-192 GB RAM | — | ~$60/mo | From $60/month. |
| Business | 1-192 GB RAM, HA | — | ~$70/mo | From $70/month; multi-node HA. |
Source: Aiven pricing. Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
At a glance
| Cost factor | Aiven for Valkey |
|---|---|
| Engine | Redis / Valkey |
| Vendor | Aiven |
| Pricing model | All-inclusive monthly plans |
| Representative tier | Startup (from $60/month) (~$60/mo) |
| Storage / extras | Compute and memory bundled into each plan; you pick plan + cloud + region. |
| Free tier | Free plan (1 GB RAM, $0/month, single-node). |
| Region note | Multi-cloud; Aiven moved from 'Aiven for Redis' to Valkey after the 2024 license change. |
Source: Aiven pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Cost pros & cons
Where Aiven Valkey saves money
- Open-source Valkey (BSD) instead of source-available Redis
- All-inclusive pricing bundles compute, memory and backups
- Runs across AWS, GCP, Azure and more
Watch-outs
- Headline prices not pinned to a US/AWS region (default cloud is cheaper)
- Node-style plans, not true serverless
- Smaller ecosystem than ElastiCache or Redis Cloud
Accuracy note: Aiven 'from' prices are not pinned to a US/AWS region; select AWS us-east-1 in the calculator for exact figures.
Aiven for Valkey vs similar offerings
How Aiven for Valkey compares with other managed Redis / Valkey and adjacent offerings:
| Offering | Engine | Representative tier | Est. monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiven for Valkey (this offering) | Redis / Valkey | Startup (from $60/month) | ~$60/mo |
| Amazon ElastiCache | Redis / Valkey | cache.t4g.micro (0.5 GiB) | ~$12/mo |
| Upstash Redis | Redis / Valkey | Fixed 250 MB plan | ~$10/mo |
| Redis Cloud | Redis / Valkey | Essentials 250 MB plan | ~$7/mo |
| Amazon RDS for MySQL | MySQL | db.t3.medium (2 vCPU / 4 GiB) | ~$52/mo |
| Google Cloud SQL for MySQL | MySQL | 2 vCPU / 8 GB (Enterprise edition, compute only) | ~$101/mo |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Aiven for Valkey cost?
Aiven for Valkey uses all-inclusive monthly plans. Its representative entry is Startup (from $60/month) at ~$60/mo. Compute and memory bundled into each plan; you pick plan + cloud + region. snapshot captured June 2026 — verify on the vendor's pricing page.
Does Aiven for Valkey have a free tier?
Yes. Free plan (1 GB RAM, $0/month, single-node).
What is the cheapest Aiven for Valkey tier?
The smallest tier is Free (1 GB RAM): Free. Single-node free plan. Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
What should I watch for in Aiven for Valkey pricing?
Watch-outs: Headline prices not pinned to a US/AWS region (default cloud is cheaper); Node-style plans, not true serverless; Smaller ecosystem than ElastiCache or Redis Cloud. Aiven 'from' prices are not pinned to a US/AWS region; select AWS us-east-1 in the calculator for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from Aiven's pricing page (snapshot captured June 2026). Managed-database pricing is volatile and varies by region, tier, storage and discounts — verify current prices on the vendor's page before purchasing. This is an informational comparison, not a quote. See our methodology and disclaimer.
Last updated: 2026-06-20