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IBM Cloud Databases for Redis vs Varnish Enterprise
Both stand on caching software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Visit IBM Cloud Databases for Redis 
Free trial LinuxSelf-hosted
Varnish Enterprise combines programmable edge logic, persistent caching, and multiple deployment paths for demanding delivery workloads. Add-on requirements and quoted pricing should be reviewed for each implementation.
Visit Varnish EnterpriseThe facts
| IBM Cloud Databases for Redis | Varnish Enterprise | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ibm.com | varnish-software.com |
| On caching software | #23 of 27 | #19 of 27 |
IBM Cloud Databases for Redis: what it does well
Varnish Enterprise: what it does well
- Caches web, API, video, and artifact content
- Multi-terabyte memory-and-disk storage engine
- 45+ VMODs for edge logic
- Kubernetes and Docker deployment
- Free 30-day trial
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request
- WAF is an add-on
- OpenTelemetry export is an add-on
- Distributed rate limiting is an add-on
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