Ehcache
6.9#3 in caching softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
VisitEhcache vs Memcached
What both publish
| Fact | Ehcache | Memcached |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Ehcache 3.11.1 can be added with Maven or Gradle using org.ehcache:ehcache:3.11.1. | The downloads page provides a source tarball and installation instructions, including package prerequisites for Debian/Ubuntu and Red Hat/CentOS. |
| Purpose | Ehcache is an open-source, standards-based Java cache that boosts performance, offloads databases, and simplifies scalability. | Memcached is a distributed in-memory key-value cache intended to speed up dynamic web applications by reducing database load. |
Ehcache plans
- EhcacheFree
- Ehcache open-sourceFree
- Enterprise EhcachePriced on request
Memcached plans
- MemcachedFree
Pick Ehcache if…
Ehcache suits Java application teams looking to cache application data, database results, or web pages. It may fit projects needing off-heap storage, clustered cache sharing, or JCache compatibility.
Pick Memcached if…
Memcached suits developers who need a self-hosted cache for database, API, or page-rendering results. Teams should be comfortable deploying and operating cache servers themselves.