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Redis Adopts Dual License to Secure Commercial Interests

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by Maison Edwards
March 26, 2024
Redis Adopts Dual License to Secure Commercial Interests

Redis has implemented a significant change in its licensing by moving from the BSD license to a new dual-licensing model with the release of Redis 7.4. This strategic shift to the Redis Source Available License (RSAL 2) and the Server Side Public License (SSPL v1) aims to protect its intellectual property and secure a more sustainable revenue stream. While the new licenses maintain the core principles of open-source for developers, they restrict large cloud providers from offering Redis-based services without proper agreements. This new model is designed to prevent unauthorized commercial use and mandates adherence to copyright and licensing terms. With this move, Redis is establishing a commercially viable and controlled ecosystem, balancing its monetization goals with the open-source community’s freedom to use and adapt the database.

A Strategic Merge for Broader Functionality

Redis is uniting its core and Redis Stack with a new licensing strategy to deliver a comprehensive package for developers, catering to a range of data needs—from basic databases to complex AI-driven models. This blend is aimed at offering a one-stop multi-model database solution with a single, enhanced package.

The transition to a dual-license model has significant repercussions for cloud service giants. These companies must now negotiate fresh compliance terms to utilize Redis’s code. Despite this shift, Redis remains dedicated to open source, preserving code accessibility for the broader developer community. While protecting its commercial interests, Redis is ensuring that its client libraries, critical for database interaction, stay open source. This move underlines Redis’s commitment to fostering innovation within its ecosystem.

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