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Amazon Aurora vs YugabyteDB comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Amazon Aurora
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
YugabyteDB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
28th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (18th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Amazon Aurora is 3.6%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of YugabyteDB is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Rajitha Jatothu - PeerSpot reviewer
Achieve high performance with fault-tolerant and highly available database management
Aurora is a key pillar for us, offering performance and availability. It is faster than RDS and supports multi-region clusters and scalability. One feature we value is Aurora's ability to provide a reader endpoint, allowing applications to connect without tracking replicas. It supports auto-scaling and offers several options for monitoring and optimizing database performance. Aurora's fault tolerance and ability to handle multiple replicas contribute to its reliability and high performance.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
28%
Computer Software Company
14%
Government
5%
Manufacturing Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
25%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
5%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Amazon Aurora?
Aurora's compatibility with MySQL or PostgreSQL benefited our database management. The migration from on-premise MySQL to Aurora was similar, so we didn't need to change our source code.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon Aurora?
The price of Aurora is generally reasonable. It fluctuates based on performance levels and usage, yet maintains a good balance with our operational demands.
What needs improvement with Amazon Aurora?
Currently, I am unsure what aspects of Aurora require improvement. The solution meets our needs in terms of high availability, durability, and backups. However, room for improvement might be in the...
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