Amazon RDS vs Redis comparison

The compared Amazon Web Services (AWS) and RedisLabs solutions aren't in the same category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #2 in DS , with an average rating of 8.3, and holds a 25.0% mindshare in the category. RedisLabs is ranked #1 in IMDS , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 16.0% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RedisLabs users who would recommend it.

Amazon RDS

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98% willing to recommend

Redis

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Amazon RDS and Redis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Database as a Service (DBaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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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

Ranking in other categories

Database as a Service (DBaaS) (2nd)

Redis

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NoSQL Databases (7th), In-Memory Data Store Services (1st), Vector Databases (4th)

Mindshare comparison

Amazon RDS and Redis 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 25.0%, down 27.9% compared to last year.
Redis, on the other hand, focuses on In-Memory Data Store Services, holds 16.0% mindshare, down 17.2% since last year.

Database as a Service (DBaaS)

In-Memory Data Store Services

Featured Reviews

Samuel Ebite

AICE Graduate at alx_africa

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.

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Yaseer Arafat

.Net Developer at Freelance

Unmatched Performance and Scalability for Modern Applications

Redis has room for improvement in a few areas. Enhanced tools for managing and monitoring clusters would be beneficial, as would built-in security mechanisms like advanced encryption and granular access controls. Simplifying setup and configuration could make Redis more accessible to new users. Introducing more enterprise-grade features, such as better multi-tenancy support and improved backup and restore capabilities, would also be advantageous. For the next release, it would be great to see enhanced cluster management tools, native multi-region supports for better data redundancy, integrated analytics for deeper insights, AI and ML integration features, and improved developer experience through enhanced SDKs and tools.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features of Amazon RDS are its scalability, reliability, and intelligence."

"Amazon RDS makes it easier for me to manage databases compared to traditional databases like MongoDB or local host servers."

"Encryption is the most valuable feature."

"It offers an easy-to-use interface that allows me to monitor instances and update necessary features conveniently."

"Being able to change the size of an RDS MySQL instance is amazing."

"The product's most valuable features are option groups, S3 integration, automated and scheduled snapshots, and cross-region replication."

"The tool is very easy to use and configure."

"The provisioning is much faster. You don't have to prepare hardware or install software. You just need to create an instance and you have a database."

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"The performance of Redis is very fast."

"The solution's technical support team is good...The solution's initial setup process was straightforward."

"Redis is good for distributed caching management."

"Redis has multiple valuable features such as being a free and reliable open-source tool."

"It is particularly efficient for cloud-based storage and operations."

"Redis is a simple, powerful, and fast solution."

"The solution is fast, provides good performance, and is not too expensive."

"The most valuable features of Redis are its ease of use and speed. It does not have access to the disc and it is fast."

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Cons

"One notable improvement that could enhance the database management experience, particularly during migration scenarios, is the accessibility of the root user."

"The product should support new databases."

"In the next release, it would be great to have access to core parameters to improve or tweak the performance."

"As a customer of Amazon RDS, you don't have super-user privileges, and that is the only drawback where improvements are required."

"For improvements, Amazon RDS could work on more features for multi-availability zone deployment to enhance higher availability, and on simplifying migration for those transitioning from on-premises to cloud environments."

"Amazon cannot guarantee the stability of some extensions, and there is a need for different extensions to meet PCI requirements."

"The setup might be a bit challenging for multi-level applications."

"Currently, speaking of Microsoft SQL on RDS, you don't have a full option to be able to use it directly on RDS. So, it needs improvement."

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"Redis presents a single point of failure and lacks fault tolerance."

"I would prefer it if there was more information available about Redis. That would make it easier for new beginners. Currently, there is a lack of resources."

"There is room for AWS to provide more options for server types or a way to configure more or less memory for them."

"Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application."

"The solution's pricing for a local installation is very expensive."

"There are some features from MongoDB that I would like to see included in Redis to enhance its overall efficiency, such as the ability to perform remote behaviour. MongoDB is more efficient in handling updates than deletions and is quicker in processing updates, but it can be slower regarding deletions. This can sometimes pose a challenge, especially when dealing with large datasets or frequent data manipulations that involve deletions. In such cases, I often rewrite columns or update values instead of directly deleting data, as it can be more efficient."

"For the PubSub feature, we had to create our own tools to monitor the events."

"The initial setup of Redis was difficult, with a rating of two or three out of ten."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."

"We are paying for a service license."

"It is less expensive than SQL Server. We pay based on the usage on a monthly basis."

"The prices for different regions are different."

"By using a combination of Reserve Instances and On-Demand pricing, you can reduce the cost."

"Licensing fees are paid on an annual basis."

"The cost of using this solution is similar to that of having your own data center."

"if you don't know how to optimize and use your tool properly, the cost might hurt you."

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"Redis is not an overpriced solution."

"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."

"Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."

"Redis is an open-source product."

"We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

14%

University

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

22%

Computer Software Company

15%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon RDS?

The pricing for Amazon RDS is reasonable.

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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...

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What do you like most about Redis?

Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you u...

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What needs improvement with Redis?

Redis could be improved by introducing a GUI to display key-value pair database information, as it is currently a CLI tool with no visual representation. Additionally, better documentation is neede...

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What is your primary use case for Redis?

My primary use case for Redis has been leveraging it as a high-performance, in-memory data store to support real-time features in web applications. For instance, I use Redis to manage live chat sys...

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Compared 16% of the time

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Also Known As

RDS

Redis Enterprise

Overview

Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is a web service that makes it easier to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud. It provides cost-efficient, resizeable capacity for an industry-standard relational database and manages common database administration tasks.

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Redis is a high-performance, scalable, and easy-to-use caching solution that improves application performance. It is also used for session management, real-time analytics, and as a message broker.

Redis's valuable features include its ability to handle large amounts of data quickly, its simplicity and straightforward setup process, and its support for various data structures, providing flexibility for different use cases.

RedisLabs

Sample Customers

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