Tech riderRev. 21 Sept 2026
Ristretto
- 1Runs onWindows, Mac, Linux
- 2CostsNot stated by the maker
- 3Deploymentself hosted
- 4Cache targetskey-value data
- 5Data persistenceNo
- 6Supported cache enginesGo in-process cache library
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: github.com
Overview
Ristretto is ranked #20 of 32 in key-value databases on Specifiction. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Compared on key-value databases
- Free plan
- Yesgithub.com
- Deployment
- self_hostedgithub.com
- Cache targets
- key-value datagithub.com
- Data persistence
- Nogithub.com
- Supported cache engines
- Go in-process cache librarygithub.com
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Key-Value Databases in 2026#20 of 32
- Best Embedded Databases in 2026#31 of 31
- Best Caching Software in 2026#17 of 26
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