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Amazon RDS vs Oracle Database Cloud Service comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon RDS
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
54
Ranking in other categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS) (2nd)
Oracle Database Cloud Service
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.8
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Amazon RDS and Oracle Database Cloud Service aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Amazon RDS is designed for Database as a Service (DBaaS) and holds a mindshare of 25.1%, down 28.2% compared to last year.
Oracle Database Cloud Service, on the other hand, focuses on Relational Databases Tools, holds 0.5% mindshare, up 0.3% since last year.
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Relational Databases Tools
 

Q&A Highlights

reviewer1219965 - PeerSpot reviewer
 

Featured Reviews

Samuel Ebite - PeerSpot reviewer
Ensure high availability with robust encryption and seamless backups
Amazon RDS provides data encryption using services like KMS, crucial for securing high-sensitive data and meeting compliance requirements such as HIPAA or PCI DSS. The best practices we've employed with RDS help design a well-architected framework, encompassing security, encryption, scalability with multi-availability zone deployment, and operational excellence with automated backups. RDS features, such as reserved instances, storage auto-scaling, monitoring with technologies like CloudWatch, and proxies, contribute to cost optimization. The solution enhances security with IAM authentication and offers high availability to end users.
Ajeet-Sachan - PeerSpot reviewer
Self-maintenance features reduce downtime and improve efficiency but enterprise edition limits can be restrictive
The availability of different editions within Oracle Database Cloud Service could be improved. The model divides their standard edition versus enterprise editions into two categories and limits the standard edition on a particular configuration set. This limitation, such as the thirty-two vCPU limit, should be removed. Another area for improvement is the affordability of the enterprise version.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Amazon RDS is lightweight and flexible."
"One of the most valuable features is that it is serverless, so we don't have to worry about scaling."
"Amazon RDS is easy to maintain and easy to deploy."
"It offers an easy-to-use interface that allows me to monitor instances and update necessary features conveniently."
"Amazon RDS handles database backup mechanisms and patch management."
"Amazon RDS fulfills PCI requirements, which is a valuable feature for us."
"The scalability is the best, and I have no issues with the ability to scale."
"Amazon RDS gives us the ability to select as many tools, replicas, regions, and zones as we want."
"What I like best about Oracle Database Cloud Service is its nice performance. My company doesn't have any problems with the service. The technical support for it is also good. My company is satisfied with Oracle Database Cloud Service. I also like the availability of the service. It's a trustworthy service. I didn't experience any downtime from it. My company also has additional features included in the contract, such as WAP, which makes operations easier. My team can implement all the architecture with the features and services that Oracle Database Cloud Service offers. Technically, this is a very, very, good product or database, whether on-premises or on the cloud."
"The most valuable feature of Oracle Database Cloud Service is its cloud capabilities."
"Oracle DCS's most valuable features are its high availability and scalability."
"The product’s most valuable feature is affordable pricing compared to other providers."
"The self-maintenance features, auto maintenance, cleanup, and backup are the most valuable aspects of Oracle Database Cloud Service."
"Some advantages of Oracle Database Cloud Service are its availability, performance, and affordability."
"I am impressed with the product's partitioning and advanced data card."
"It is a very stable program."
 

Cons

"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"AWS support is decent, but it's not as good as before. Sometimes, we get junior staff who are unable to answer our questions. It also depends on the support team you get. Support based in Europe and Australia is better than US support. For example, European support is quick to deliver the right answer. US support handles routine maintenance issues, and it's mostly junior staff who don't know the product well."
"If we do not keep track of our costs, we might face some problems."
"I also don't think it's very scalable."
"I would like to see improvements in the tool's automatic restart."
"There are a few aspects of database management that have room for improvement. There are a few parameters in the solution that are a bit unclear at our end as it's not understandable."
"I feel Amazon RDS should have a lot of functionalities to make monitoring within the database easier."
"If Amazon RDS can be provided as a service platform, it would be beneficial for years. Instead of focusing on infrastructure, they can assist backend engineers and those with varying technical expertise in utilizing it effectively. It would be helpful if Amazon could provide a more predictable pricing strategy."
"Oracle Database Cloud Service could improve by adding some cross-region replication features."
"Oracle should work on the solution's compatibility issues with the operating system."
"The pricing must be improved."
"The initial setup is a bit complex for the beginner, so you need a little technical experience to install it."
"The implementation process could be easier for customers."
"It would be nice to have a data dictionary reporting feature in the solution."
"We encountered connection failures for some of our sites."
"The availability of different editions within Oracle Database Cloud Service could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The substantial initial credit and cost-effectiveness make Amazon an attractive option."
"The solution is expensive."
"We are paying for a service license."
"Amazon RDS is an expensive solution."
"In my case, MySQL is free, and if there are any costs, then it is much less than other solutions since all such things usually come bundled with the hardware."
"The cost is manageable because you can see the expense associated with each instance and utilize tools for tagging and cost control."
"The solution is fairly priced."
"Amazon RDS is not a very expensive solution."
"I think the program is rather expensive, so I would like to see it becoming more affordable."
"The tool is not cheap."
"Pricing for Oracle Database Cloud Service could be more competitive. Lately, pricing for it has been increasing, so my company may have to review different options to find a solution with competitive pricing. From what I know, there's no additional cost apart from the standard licensing fees for Oracle Database Cloud Service."
"The product has reasonable pricing. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."
"Every year we are increasing the price of the solution. There is hardware licensing available. We pay approximately $20,000 monthly to use the solution."
"Price is always higher for all Oracle products."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
14%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
5%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Amazon RDS?
The product's installation phase is easy.
What needs improvement with Amazon RDS?
One key improvement would be adding support for multi-storage paradigms, including columnar support, as seen in TiDB. The serverless support with Aurora could also be enhanced. Additionally, having...
What do you like most about Oracle Database Cloud Service?
Security is the most valuable feature provided by the product.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database Cloud Service?
The implementation process could be easier for customers. Although the general complexity makes it a seven out of ten, simplifying the process would greatly benefit users.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Cloud Service?
I use Oracle Database Cloud Service for its scalability, advanced technology, and cost-effectiveness. My clients utilize this service for its excellent price and licensing options. I am an Oracle P...
 

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