> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://mintlify.com/taskforcesh/bullmq/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Redis Compatibility

> Learn about Redis compatibility requirements and alternatives for BullMQ

BullMQ is fully compatible with Redis version 6.2.0 or newer. While there are several alternatives to Redis available, not all of them work properly with BullMQ.

This section presents the vendors that officially support BullMQ and that we regularly test to verify they remain compatible.

## Compatibility Requirements

To use BullMQ, you need:

* **Redis version 6.2.0 or newer** - BullMQ requires specific Redis commands and features that are only available in these versions
* **Full Redis compliance** - Redis alternatives must implement all Redis commands and behaviors that BullMQ depends on

## Verified Compatible Solutions

We maintain a list of Redis-compatible solutions that are regularly tested with BullMQ:

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Redis" icon="database" href="https://redis.io">
    The original and most reliable option for BullMQ
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dragonfly" icon="dragon" href="/redis/dragonfly">
    High-performance Redis alternative with multi-core support
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Important Considerations

<Warning>
  Not all Redis alternatives are compatible with BullMQ. Before choosing a Redis alternative, ensure it:

  * Supports Redis 6.2.0+ commands
  * Implements Lua scripting correctly
  * Handles transactions and locks properly
</Warning>

## Related Resources

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Redis Hosting Options" icon="server" href="/redis/hosting-aws-memorydb">
    Learn about managed Redis hosting solutions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Going to Production" icon="rocket" href="/operations/going-to-production">
    Production deployment best practices
  </Card>
</CardGroup>