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Compare Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.5% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Amazon DynamoDB
Star Rating
(617)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon DynamoDBAmazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Star Rating
(1,026)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Amazon RDS excels in its query language capabilities, with a score of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for those who require complex SQL queries. In contrast, Amazon DynamoDB's query language scored lower at 7.6, which may limit its appeal for users needing advanced querying features.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon DynamoDB shines in scalability, achieving a score of 9.3, which is particularly beneficial for applications with unpredictable workloads. Amazon RDS, while also strong in scalability with a score of 9.2, may not handle sudden spikes in demand as efficiently as DynamoDB.
- G2 users highlight the data replication features of both products, with Amazon RDS scoring 9.1 and DynamoDB slightly lower at 8.9. However, users on G2 note that RDS offers more robust options for traditional relational database replication, which can be crucial for certain enterprise applications.
- Users say that Amazon RDS provides a more comprehensive data management experience, scoring 8.8 for its data model and types, while DynamoDB scored 8.4. This difference is significant for users who need to manage complex relationships between data.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon DynamoDB's auto sharding feature, with a score of 8.6, is a standout for automatically distributing data across multiple servers, which enhances performance. In comparison, RDS's auto sharding capabilities are less emphasized, which may require more manual intervention.
- Users report that both products have strong security features, with RDS and DynamoDB both scoring 9.1 for security overall. However, DynamoDB's advanced features like data anonymization (8.8) and authentication and single sign-on (9.0) are particularly noted by users as being more user-friendly and effective for modern applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon DynamoDB
No pricing availableAmazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon DynamoDB
No trial information availableAmazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
459
9.0
844
Ease of Use
8.6
464
8.8
854
Ease of Setup
8.8
213
8.9
575
Ease of Admin
8.8
206
8.7
493
Quality of Support
8.7
441
8.6
818
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
198
8.9
481
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
425
9.5
789
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.8
298
Not enough data
8.9
302
Not enough data
8.8
288
Not enough data
8.9
297
Support
Not enough data
8.2
293
Not enough data
8.7
304
Not enough data
8.6
298
Not enough data
8.7
302
Security
Not enough data
8.6
291
Not enough data
8.7
307
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.8
304
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
298
Not enough data
8.6
292
Not enough data
8.7
300
Not enough data
8.5
286
Not enough data
8.4
290
Database Features
Not enough data
9.0
428
Not enough data
9.2
427
Not enough data
9.0
424
Not enough data
9.2
414
Not enough data
9.1
422
Not enough data
8.5
394
Not enough data
8.7
411
Data Management
8.4
128
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
131
|
Verified
Not enough data
Availability
8.7
102
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
8.5
100
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.9
117
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
116
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
110
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
107
|
Verified
Not enough data
Support
8.3
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
99
|
Verified
Not enough data
Data Management
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.6
69
Not enough data
Availability
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
Performance
8.4
81
Not enough data
Security
8.9
78
Not enough data
9.1
76
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
Support
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.4
67
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
Configuration
9.0
164
8.8
237
8.7
150
8.4
232
8.9
158
8.6
240
8.4
128
8.0
217
9.0
139
8.8
231
Database Administration
8.8
138
8.8
230
8.9
127
8.6
223
8.6
122
Feature Not Available
Availability
9.3
162
9.1
234
9.0
155
9.1
238
8.7
142
Feature Not Available
8.8
152
8.7
225
Security
8.8
88
8.3
164
9.0
101
8.6
172
8.8
90
8.4
163
Data Management
8.9
109
8.8
177
8.7
91
8.6
168
Database Features
Not enough data
9.0
428
Not enough data
9.2
427
Not enough data
9.0
424
Not enough data
9.2
414
Not enough data
9.1
422
Not enough data
8.5
394
Not enough data
8.7
411
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon DynamoDB and Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Amazon DynamoDB is categorized as Document Databases and Key Value Databases
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is categorized as Relational Databases
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon DynamoDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
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
26.5%
Information Technology and Services
19.0%
Financial Services
7.5%
Banking
3.3%
Hospital & Health Care
3.1%
Other
40.6%
Information Technology and Services
23.2%
Computer Software
17.9%
Financial Services
6.2%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Other
45.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon DynamoDB
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Alex M.
Verified User in Research
As far as getting started, it's hard to beat Dyanmo, open the AWS console, make a new table, and start putting data in it from the command line or the various client libraries. The pricing is very simple - the more throughput you want the more you pay. the...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
It is new again, this is the problem, I don't any answers quickly
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Curtis R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AWS RDS is one of the best options for cloud database that I have used so far. My primary use is with the MySQL version and it works incredibly well and make DR/HA dead simple with the simplicity of setting up read replicas. Its also incredibly performant...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Sporting Goods
I don't like the administrative restrictions that comes with the service as it cannot be applied to some big vendors products where you need to make a lot of DBA tasks
Alex M.
Verified User in Research
As far as getting started, it's hard to beat Dyanmo, open the AWS console, make a new table, and start putting data in it from the command line or the various client libraries. The pricing is very simple - the more throughput you want the more you pay. the...
Curtis R.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
AWS RDS is one of the best options for cloud database that I have used so far. My primary use is with the MySQL version and it works incredibly well and make DR/HA dead simple with the simplicity of setting up read replicas. Its also incredibly performant...
Verified User in Computer Software
It is new again, this is the problem, I don't any answers quickly
Verified User in Sporting Goods
I don't like the administrative restrictions that comes with the service as it cannot be applied to some big vendors products where you need to make a lot of DBA tasks
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Amazon DynamoDB describe an application that can benefit from Amazon Dynamodb?
3 comments
PS
Thank you.Read more
Which of the following is a feature of DynamoDB?
3 comments
HS
Indeed, it is a managed database service. Stores the documents in key value format. Choosing the primary key is very important to derive optimum value from...Read more
What is the most complex usage of dynamodb?
2 comments
FH
G2 is not honest.
I wrote 4 detailed reviews because I should win a $10 Amazon gift card for each review. According to G2 dashboard, my reviews reached...Read more
An Amazon RDS performance best practice is to allocate enough RAM so that your working set resides almost completely in memory.
1 comment
SS
The word "nice" is already in English.Read more
What is Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) used for?
1 comment
AJ
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a cloud-based service offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that is used for managing and operating relational...Read more
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) has no more discussions with answers
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