Valkey 9.0, the open-source, enterprise-grade in-memory data store forked from Redis, is set for release on September 15, 2025. Governed by the Linux Foundation and released under a BSD license, Valkey 9.0 introduces significant enhancements aimed at improving operational safety, security, and developer experience.
Key features of this release include a safe shutdown mode, standardized auto-failover for improved reliability, and native TLS certificate-based client authentication to enhance security. The inclusion of MultiPath TCP support ensures network resilience in distributed environments. For developers, new commands such as DELIFEQ for distributed locking are included.
Valkey 9.0 positions itself as a robust, scalable, and secure alternative to Redis for enterprise users, free from the licensing restrictions and vendor lock-in associated with its predecessor.