Comparison
redis vs auto-evaluator
Verdict
Pick redis when redis is primarily C; auto-evaluator is Python; pick auto-evaluator when auto-evaluator is primarily Python; redis is C.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | redis | auto-evaluator |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Very active (0d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 | Dormant (1158d since push) As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of today · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Personal account As of today · github_public_v1 |
| Security (OSV) | No lockfile As of today · none | 118 low (118 low) As of today · osv@v1 |
Tagline
- redis
- Redis is a preferred cache, data structure server, and document & vector query engine for real-time applications.
- auto-evaluator
- Evaluation tool for LLM QA chains
Stars
- redis
- 75k
- auto-evaluator
- 1.1k
Forks
- redis
- 25k
- auto-evaluator
- 92
Open issues
- redis
- 2.9k
- auto-evaluator
- 3
Language
- redis
- C
- auto-evaluator
- Python
Adopt for
- redis
- Redis is an in-memory database designed as a versatile cache and data structure store with advanced features such as JSON operations and vector searches, making it suitable for real-time applications.
- auto-evaluator
- -
Persona
- redis
- -
- auto-evaluator
- -
Runtime
- redis
- -
- auto-evaluator
- -
License
- redis
- Other
- auto-evaluator
- -
Last pushed
- redis
- Jul 10, 2026
- auto-evaluator
- May 10, 2023
Categories
- redis
- Vector Databases, Data & Retrieval
- auto-evaluator
- LLM Frameworks, Vector Databases, Data & Retrieval
Trust and health
Maintenance
- redis
- Very active (96%)
- auto-evaluator
- Dormant (18%)
Days since push
- redis
- 0d
- auto-evaluator
- 1158d
Open issues (now)
- redis
- 2.9k
- auto-evaluator
- 3
Owner type
- redis
- Organization
- auto-evaluator
- User
Security scan
- redis
- No lockfile
- auto-evaluator
- 118 low (118 low)
Full report
- redis
- Trust report
- auto-evaluator
- Trust report
Choose redis if…
- redis is primarily C; auto-evaluator is Python.
- Tags unique to redis: cache, json, nosql, in-memory.
- You need high-speed access to frequently used data due to Redis's in-memory nature.
When NOT to use redis
- Your project has limited memory resources since Redis relies on in-memory storage, which could lead to high costs or operational challenges with large datasets.
- You prioritize persistence over speed; while Redis offers persistence options, its primary design is for real-time access and not robust disk-based backup solutions like traditional SQL databases.
- Your application workload does not benefit from the fast read/write capabilities and rich data structure support offered by Redis, possibly implying that a less specialized database would suffice.
Choose auto-evaluator if…
- auto-evaluator is primarily Python; redis is C.
- Tags unique to auto-evaluator: python.
- Also covers LLM Frameworks.
When NOT to use auto-evaluator
- Last GitHub push was 1159 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 10, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on auto-evaluator.
- LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves.
- Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate.
- Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (redis/redis) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (redis/redis) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (redis/redis) · observed Jul 10, 2026
- License file (Other) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (rlancemartin/auto-evaluator) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub forks (rlancemartin/auto-evaluator) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Last push (rlancemartin/auto-evaluator) · observed May 10, 2023
- License file (unknown) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: redis 75k · auto-evaluator 1.1k (synced Jul 11, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between redis and auto-evaluator?
- redis: Redis is a preferred cache, data structure server, and document & vector query engine for real-time applications.. auto-evaluator: Evaluation tool for LLM QA chains. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose redis over auto-evaluator?
- Choose redis over auto-evaluator when redis is primarily C; auto-evaluator is Python; Tags unique to redis: cache, json, nosql, in-memory; You need high-speed access to frequently used data due to Redis's in-memory nature.
- When should I choose auto-evaluator over redis?
- Choose auto-evaluator over redis when auto-evaluator is primarily Python; redis is C; Tags unique to auto-evaluator: python; Also covers LLM Frameworks.
- When should I avoid redis?
- Your project has limited memory resources since Redis relies on in-memory storage, which could lead to high costs or operational challenges with large datasets. You prioritize persistence over speed; while Redis offers persistence options, its primary design is for real-time access and not robust disk-based backup solutions like traditional SQL databases. Your application workload does not benefit from the fast read/write capabilities and rich data structure support offered by Redis, possibly implying that a less specialized database would suffice.
- When should I avoid auto-evaluator?
- Last GitHub push was 1159 days ago (dormant maintenance, May 10, 2023). Validate activity before betting a new project on auto-evaluator. LLM Frameworks: Avoid a framework for a single prompt-and-retrieve call; the abstraction can cost more than it saves. Vector Databases: Don't reach for a dedicated vector DB under ~100k vectors; pgvector on your existing Postgres is simpler to operate. Data & Retrieval: Skip a heavy ingestion framework when your corpus is small and static; a script plus the embedding API is enough.
- Is redis or auto-evaluator more popular on GitHub?
- redis has more GitHub stars (75,394 vs 1,102). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are redis and auto-evaluator open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub.
- Where can I find alternatives to redis or auto-evaluator?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at redis alternatives and auto-evaluator alternatives (redis markdown twin, auto-evaluator markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, redis or auto-evaluator?
- redis: Very active. auto-evaluator: Dormant. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for redis and auto-evaluator?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: redis trust report; auto-evaluator trust report.