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Upstash

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Serverless Redis and Kafka.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Upstash
Pricing
Freemium — Free
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Api
Best for
Developers, Serverless Apps
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2020
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA, USA

What is Upstash?

Upstash is a databases tool from Upstash. Upstash offers serverless Redis, Kafka, and vector databases with per-request pricing.

Upstash uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to developers, serverless-apps and runs on Api.

Standout strengths include truly serverless, per-request pricing, great for edge/vercel. Worth weighing: throughput limits on free.

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Pros

  • Truly serverless
  • Per-request pricing
  • Great for edge/Vercel

Cons

  • Throughput limits on free

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Frequently asked questions

What is Upstash?

Upstash offers serverless Redis, Kafka, and vector databases with per-request pricing.

How much does Upstash cost?

Upstash is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.

Does Upstash have a free trial?

Upstash offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Upstash support?

Upstash is available on Api.