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Upstash
AICores
Serverless Redis and Kafka with per-request pricing
25 reviews
Free tierHas API
Upstash is the best serverless Redis and Kafka option. Per-request pricing means zero cost at rest, perfect for side projects and early-stage apps.
What's great
- True per-request pricing
- Zero cost when idle
- Easy to set up
Watch out for
- Expensive at very high volumes
- Redis feature subset
- Less control than self-hosted
Quick Facts
PricingFrom $0.2/100K commands
Free tierYes
PlatformsWeb
APIAvailable
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Q: What is Upstash?
Upstash provides serverless Redis, Kafka, and QStash with true per-request pricing. There is no cost when idle, making it ideal for serverless applications and side projects.
Q: How much does Upstash cost?
Upstash starts at $0.2/100K commands.
Q: Who is Upstash best for?
Upstash is best for developers building serverless apps who need redis or kafka without managing infrastructure.
Q: Is Upstash free?
Upstash offers a freemium model with a free tier. Paid plans start at $0.2/100K commands.
Best for
Developers building serverless apps who need Redis or Kafka without managing infrastructure
Not ideal for
Applications with constant high-throughput that would be cheaper on dedicated instances
Starter
$0.2/100K commands
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Reviewed by AICores Editorial Team
Last updated: August 2026
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