Apache Traffic Server
7.2#2 in caching softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Google Cloud Memorystore
6.4#5 in caching softwareFrom $0.05 a monthWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Apache Traffic Server | Google Cloud Memorystore |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Security options include client access controls, client authentication, SSL termination, and access control via SSL. | The service lists VPC and private IP network isolation, IAM integration, encryption in transit, and Redis or Valkey AUTH; Valkey and Redis Cluster also list IAM authentication, ACLs, and customer-managed SSL certificates. |
Apache Traffic Server plans
- Apache Traffic ServerFree
Google Cloud Memorystore plans
- Memorystore for Redis$0.05 a month
- Memorystore for Redis Cluster$0.19 a month
- Memorystore for Valkey$0.19 a month
- Memorystore for Memcached—
Pick Apache Traffic Server if…
Traffic Server suits organizations such as enterprises, internet service providers, backbone providers, and large intranets that need a caching proxy or reverse proxy. Its plugin APIs may also suit teams that need custom HTTP or cache behavior.
Pick Google Cloud Memorystore if…
Memorystore suits teams seeking managed in-memory Valkey, Redis, Redis Cluster, or Memcached services, including users who need private connectivity, monitoring, or Valkey vector search.