With Redis moving away from its open source roots, the key-value store ecosystem is shifting. For over 70% of users, Redis’s recent licensing changes have created an urgent need for a cost-effective, fully open source alternative that avoids vendor lock-in. That’s where Valkey comes in.
As a Redis fork that stays true to open source principles, it’s giving teams back the control and flexibility they’ve been missing. At Percona, we are responding directly to this growing market need, as evidenced by insights from our original research report, Key-Value Stores: Adoption Trends Through a Valkey Lens. The report highlights why organizations are choosing Valkey to meet their data needs while maintaining scalability and reliability.
Below, we’ll share the report’s key findings and explore how Percona’s trusted support and services empower organizations to successfully adopt and manage Valkey as a critical part of their infrastructure.
Why Valkey is gaining traction
Valkey is rapidly gaining momentum as organizations seek an alternative to Redis, and our research reveals four key factors driving this shift:
- Redis licensing changes driving demand: The move toward more restrictive licensing has prompted most users in our survey to actively seek alternatives.
- Valkey’s position as a market leader: With 23.49% adoption among non-Redis users, Valkey has pulled ahead of competitors like DragonflyDB and Skytable. Its Redis compatibility and community support have made it the natural choice for teams looking to switch.
- Adoption trends by company size: Smaller, more agile organizations are leading the Valkey adoption curve, drawn by lower migration costs and flexibility. Larger enterprises are taking a measured approach, carefully evaluating Valkey’s scalability and reliability before making the move.
- The need for commercial support: A striking 75.5% of organizations cite reliable third-party support as crucial for their Valkey adoption, especially in production environments where performance can’t be compromised.
Percona’s role in supporting Valkey
As an early contributor to Valkey, Percona brings deep expertise to organizations making the switch. Our hands-on involvement in Valkey’s development and active community participation gives us unique insight into maximizing its potential.
Whether you’re planning a migration or scaling your existing deployment, we’re here to help you succeed. Percona provides a full range of support and services to help organizations adopt and manage Valkey effectively. Focusing on minimizing complexity and maximizing performance, our team is ready to assist with everything from migration planning to real-time troubleshooting.
Consulting services
Our consulting team helps you get the most from Valkey through health assessments, performance tuning, and high availability design. We analyze your current setup and deliver practical recommendations for scaling, monitoring, and optimizing your infrastructure.
24×7 support
When issues arise, our dedicated support team is ready to help – any time, day or night. With SLA response times as quick as 15 minutes, we help maintain the reliability of your Valkey deployment.
Migration assistance
Making the switch from Redis? We’ll help you plan and execute a smooth transition. Our migration services include readiness assessments and custom upgrade roadmaps designed to minimize downtime.
Architecture design (Coming soon)
New to Valkey? Our upcoming architecture design services will provide detailed guidance for building scalable, efficient deployments that match your needs.
Percona’s support and services give you the tools and confidence to fully leverage Valkey for your organization’s needs.
Why choose Percona for Valkey support?
Looking for a partner who can help you succeed with Valkey? Here’s what sets Percona apart:
Deep Valkey expertise: As an early partner and contributor to the project, we understand Valkey at a fundamental level. This hands-on experience means we can help solve your toughest challenges.
Flexible support for any environment: Whether you’re running on-premises, in the cloud, or both, we adapt our support to fit your specific infrastructure needs.
Always here when you need us: With 24x7x365 support and rapid response times, you’ll never face critical issues alone.
Clear, straightforward pricing: No surprises or hidden fees—just cost-effective support options that deliver real value.
True partnership approach: We work as an extension of your team, sharing knowledge and expertise while ensuring you maintain full control of your deployment.
Take the next step
Are you ready to get started with Valkey or optimize your existing deployment? Percona is here to help. Our experts are ready to ensure your Valkey implementation delivers exceptional performance and reliability.
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