# Redka

Redis with SQL.

Source: [Console review](<https://console.dev/tools/redka>)

Website: [https://github.com/nalgeon/redka](<https://github.com/nalgeon/redka>)

Profile updated: 2026-10-16

Category: [Database management](<https://console.dev/tools/categories/database-management>)

## Supported tech stack

Research checked: 2026-10-11

### SDK support

- Go (Language)

### Integrates with

- PostgreSQL (Integration)
- Redis (Integration)
- SQLite (Integration)

Source: [Research source](<https://github.com/nalgeon/redka>)

Documented compatibility; coverage may be incomplete. Written in describes implementation, not user-project language support.

Go embedded library or server implements Redis protocol using SQLite or PostgreSQL.

## Console’s review — 2026-02-12

Reviewed: 2026-02-12

Author: [David Mytton](<https://console.dev/about#david-mytton>)

Citation: [This review](<https://console.dev/tools/redka#review_8288f7add895bc8bc2a652c419a56a320912b4a92942956aa17bb48b3dc0e4fc>)

### What we like

Redis core reimplemented in Go with SQLite or Postgres as the backend. Can work in-memory, and embedded inside an existing Go app. Redis compatible API useful for testing.

### Tradeoffs

Feature complete so now in maintenance-only mode - sometimes it’s nice for a project to be “finished”. It deliberately isn’t trying to replace Redis if you need everything it offers.

This review reflects Console’s assessment at publication on 2026-02-12. Features and limitations may have changed since the review date.

## Is Redka a fit?

Based on [Console’s review published on 2026-02-12](<https://console.dev/tools/redka#review_8288f7add895bc8bc2a652c419a56a320912b4a92942956aa17bb48b3dc0e4fc>).

Summary updated: 2026-10-16

### Who it’s for

Developers needing a Redis-compatible API for testing purposes should consider this tool

### Why consider it

It provides a Redis-compatible API that is useful for testing

### Keep in mind

It may not be suitable for users who need all the features of Redis

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