Compare Amazon ElastiCache and Amazon MemoryDB 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Amazon ElastiCache
Star Rating
(124)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon ElastiCacheAmazon MemoryDB
Star Rating
(21)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon MemoryDBSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Amazon ElastiCache excels in real-time analytics with a score of 9.0, while Amazon MemoryDB also performs well but slightly better in advanced data analytics with a score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that ElastiCache's integrated cache feature significantly enhances application performance.
- Reviewers say that Amazon MemoryDB shines in ease of setup, scoring 9.3 compared to ElastiCache's 8.7. Users on G2 appreciate the straightforward configuration process of MemoryDB, making it a preferred choice for teams looking for quick deployment.
- G2 users highlight that both products have strong disaster recovery capabilities, with ElastiCache scoring 9.3 and MemoryDB also performing well. However, users mention that MemoryDB's remote backup feature is particularly robust, providing peace of mind for enterprise-level applications.
- Users say that Amazon ElastiCache offers superior monitoring capabilities, scoring 9.2, while MemoryDB scores slightly lower at 8.8. Reviewers mention that ElastiCache's database monitoring tools are more comprehensive, allowing for better performance tracking.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong security features, but ElastiCache scores higher in data encryption (9.0) compared to MemoryDB's 8.2. Users report that ElastiCache's role-based authorization is particularly effective in managing user access.
- Users on G2 report that Amazon MemoryDB has a slight edge in scalability with a score of 9.0, while ElastiCache scores 8.6. Reviewers mention that MemoryDB's ability to handle larger datasets without performance degradation is a significant advantage for growing businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon ElastiCache
No pricing availableAmazon MemoryDB
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon ElastiCache
Free Trial is available
Amazon MemoryDB
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
98
9.2
20
Ease of Use
8.9
100
9.1
20
Ease of Setup
8.7
61
9.3
18
Ease of Admin
8.8
59
8.7
5
Quality of Support
8.7
94
8.7
20
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
59
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
82
9.4
19
Features by Category
Management
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
Solution Provision
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
Data Management
8.7
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
Availability
7.9
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
9.2
16
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Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.7
15
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
16
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Support
8.2
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
8.8
7
9.3
17
8.6
6
8.2
17
9.0
7
8.8
17
8.6
6
7.9
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.5
17
Availability
8.6
6
9.0
17
8.6
6
8.4
16
9.0
5
8.3
17
8.7
5
9.1
17
Security
9.0
5
8.2
17
8.7
5
8.7
17
8.7
5
8.3
17
Data Management
8.7
5
8.7
17
9.0
5
9.3
17
Database Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon ElastiCache and Amazon MemoryDB are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Amazon ElastiCache is categorized as Data Replication and Key Value Databases
Amazon MemoryDB has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon ElastiCache
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Amazon MemoryDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
19.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.5%
Financial Services
9.2%
Internet
5.0%
Banking
5.0%
Other
44.2%
Information Technology and Services
52.4%
Computer Software
14.3%
Consulting
4.8%
Veterinary
4.8%
Logistics and Supply Chain
4.8%
Other
19.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon ElastiCache
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sachin K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It’s good. Provides easy use of service.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Amazon MemoryDB
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pardeep S.
Verified User in E-Learning
It is very fast and very easy to scale the scope of the project and supports the JSON as well that was one of me key requirements as i use unity
Most Helpful Critical Review
Camilo M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
is a bit expensive for the company and not necessary at this moment
Sachin K.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It’s good. Provides easy use of service.
Pardeep S.
Verified User in E-Learning
It is very fast and very easy to scale the scope of the project and supports the JSON as well that was one of me key requirements as i use unity
Camilo M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
is a bit expensive for the company and not necessary at this moment
Alternatives
Discussions
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Amazon MemoryDB has no discussions with answers
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