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Upstash

Serverless Redis and Kafka for edge apps

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Overview

Upstash provides serverless data platforms including Redis and Kafka, designed specifically for serverless and edge computing environments. Unlike traditional Redis, Upstash Redis offers a pay-per-request model with no connection limits, automatic scaling, and global replication. What makes Upstash special is its edge-optimized architecture - data is replicated globally for low-latency access from anywhere. The platform includes Upstash Redis (for caching, sessions, rate limiting) and Upstash Kafka (for event streaming and message queues). With features like durable storage, REST API access, and compatibility with Redis and Kafka protocols, it integrates seamlessly with existing tools. Upstash is perfect for serverless applications on Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Workers where traditional databases don't work well. The platform offers true serverless pricing - you only pay for actual usage with generous free tiers. Ideal for edge functions, rate limiting, caching, session storage, and event-driven architectures in serverless environments.

Features

Database: NoSQL
Authentication
File Storage
Cloud Functions
Realtime
GraphQL
REST API
Self-Hosted

Tech Stack

RedisKafka

Best For

Serverless appsEdge computingCachingRate limiting

Pricing

Free Tier:Yes
Starting Price:$0
Model:Pay per request

Details

Deployment:Managed
Founded:2020
Backed By:Venture-backed

Compliance

SOC 2GDPR

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Frequently Asked Questions about Upstash

What is Upstash?

Upstash provides serverless data platforms including Redis and Kafka, designed specifically for serverless and edge computing environments. Unlike traditional Redis, Upstash Redis offers a pay-per-request model with no connection limits, automatic scaling, and global replication. What makes Upstash special is its edge-optimized architecture - data is replicated globally for low-latency access from anywhere. The platform includes Upstash Redis (for caching, sessions, rate limiting) and Upstash Kafka (for event streaming and message queues). With features like durable storage, REST API access, and compatibility with Redis and Kafka protocols, it integrates seamlessly with existing tools. Upstash is perfect for serverless applications on Vercel, Netlify, or Cloudflare Workers where traditional databases don't work well. The platform offers true serverless pricing - you only pay for actual usage with generous free tiers. Ideal for edge functions, rate limiting, caching, session storage, and event-driven architectures in serverless environments.

Is Upstash free to use?

Yes, Upstash offers a free tier. Pay per request

What features does Upstash offer?

Upstash offers NoSQL database, file storage, real-time updates, REST API, and more.

Can I self-host Upstash?

No, Upstash is a Managed platform and cannot be self-hosted.

What is Upstash best for?

Upstash is particularly well-suited for serverless apps, edge computing, caching, rate limiting.