Redis Cloud pricing
Redis / Valkey · Redis Inc. · snapshot captured June 2026
Redis Cloud is a managed Redis / Valkey offering from Redis Inc.. It uses fixed essentials plans + consumption-based pro. Its representative entry tier is Essentials 250 MB plan at ~$7/mo. Essentials are flat monthly; Pro is consumption-based from $0.014/hour with about a $200/month minimum. Free tier: Free 30 MB database ($0). Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
Source: Redis Inc. pricing. Data as of June 2026.
Redis Cloud pricing tiers
| Tier | Specs | Hourly | Monthly | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 30 MB | — | Free | Free shared database. |
| Essentials 250 MB | 250 MB, shared | — | ~$7/mo | Approx; exact price in the vendor calculator (from $5/mo floor). |
| Essentials 1 GB | 1 GB, shared | — | ~$20/mo | Approx; verify in calculator. |
| Pro (consumption) | Unlimited RAM, dedicated | $0.01/hr | ~$200/mo | Consumption-based; ~$200/month minimum. |
Source: Redis Inc. pricing. Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
At a glance
| Cost factor | Redis Cloud |
|---|---|
| Engine | Redis / Valkey |
| Vendor | Redis Inc. |
| Pricing model | Fixed Essentials plans + consumption-based Pro |
| Representative tier | Essentials 250 MB plan (~$7/mo) |
| Storage / extras | Essentials are flat monthly; Pro is consumption-based from $0.014/hour with about a $200/month minimum. |
| Free tier | Free 30 MB database ($0). |
| Region note | Multiple clouds/regions; Essentials are pre-sized shared plans. |
Source: Redis Inc. pricing page. Data as of June 2026.
Cost pros & cons
Where Redis Cloud saves money
- Made by Redis Inc.; latest Redis features (search, JSON, time series modules)
- Free 30 MB tier and cheap fixed Essentials plans
- Pro scales to unlimited RAM with multi-region active-active
Watch-outs
- Essentials per-size dollar prices are only shown in the JS calculator
- Pro consumption pricing has a ~$200/month floor
- Redis source-available license (not OSI-open) since 2024
Accuracy note: Essentials per-size prices (250 MB ~$7, 1 GB ~$20) are approximate from third-party sources; the $5/mo floor and free 30 MB are official. Verify exact in the Redis pricing calculator.
Redis Cloud vs similar offerings
How Redis Cloud compares with other managed Redis / Valkey and adjacent offerings:
| Offering | Engine | Representative tier | Est. monthly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redis Cloud (this offering) | Redis / Valkey | Essentials 250 MB plan | ~$7/mo |
| Amazon ElastiCache | Redis / Valkey | cache.t4g.micro (0.5 GiB) | ~$12/mo |
| Upstash Redis | Redis / Valkey | Fixed 250 MB plan | ~$10/mo |
| Aiven for Valkey | Redis / Valkey | Startup (from $60/month) | ~$60/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 Redis Cloud cost?
Redis Cloud uses fixed essentials plans + consumption-based pro. Its representative entry is Essentials 250 MB plan at ~$7/mo. Essentials are flat monthly; Pro is consumption-based from $0.014/hour with about a $200/month minimum. snapshot captured June 2026 — verify on the vendor's pricing page.
Does Redis Cloud have a free tier?
Yes. Free 30 MB database ($0).
What is the cheapest Redis Cloud tier?
The smallest tier is Free (30 MB): Free. Free shared database. Prices are a June-2026 snapshot; verify on the linked vendor pricing page before relying on them.
What should I watch for in Redis Cloud pricing?
Watch-outs: Essentials per-size dollar prices are only shown in the JS calculator; Pro consumption pricing has a ~$200/month floor; Redis source-available license (not OSI-open) since 2024. Essentials per-size prices (250 MB ~$7, 1 GB ~$20) are approximate from third-party sources; the $5/mo floor and free 30 MB are official. Verify exact in the Redis pricing calculator.
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Source & accuracy
Figures are a dated snapshot from Redis Inc.'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