Redis, known for its in-memory key-value database, has reverted to an open-source license after initially shifting to proprietary models. The company announced that Redis 8 will be available under the GNU AGPLv3 license. This return comes after their previous attempt to combat cloud providers' unfiltered use of its software led to developer backlash and the creation of a popular fork named Valkey. Their decision underscores a commitment to the developer community, marking a significant shift in their licensing strategy under founder Salvatore Sanfilippo's influence.
Over the last few years, companies like Redis, Elastic, MongoDB, and HashiCorp have abandoned their open-source license roots and switched to proprietary models.
Last year, Redis dumped its three-clause Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD) license and replaced it with the read-only Redis Source Available License (RSALv2) and Server Side Public License (SSPLv1).
Many people within the company had the feeling that the AGPL was a better pick than SSPL, to demonstrate ongoing commitment to making a platform developers love.
When founder Salvatore Sanfilippo returned to the company, he encouraged it to adopt AGPLv3, stating a desire for the code he wrote to be open-source.
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