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Amazon DynamoDB vs Google Cloud Bigtable comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 15, 2026

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 DynamoDB
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Google Cloud Bigtable
Ranking in Managed NoSQL Databases
10th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
Non-Relational Databases (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Managed NoSQL Databases category, the mindshare of Amazon DynamoDB is 10.6%, down from 18.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud Bigtable is 5.2%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Managed NoSQL Databases Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Amazon DynamoDB10.6%
Google Cloud Bigtable5.2%
Other84.2%
Managed NoSQL Databases
 

Featured Reviews

DG
Lead SRE at JavaTech
Has improved infrastructure availability and simplified integration through reliable cloud-based data management
Amazon DynamoDB is readily available, and we do not have to worry about downtime unless there is a global outage. From a cost perspective, it presents a challenge. The primary feature is constant availability without concerns about server maintenance or ensuring database uptime, as AWS manages everything from their end. We simply set up the database and allocate it to customers according to their requirements, making it an easy and smooth transition. Regarding security, being in the cloud provides numerous security features. Amazon DynamoDB operates at the backend within our three-tier architecture. We have front hosting, business logic or application server in the middle, and databases at the backend. Additionally, we implement security layers such as SSL, creating a highly secure environment. The solution has proven to be reliable thus far.
AS
Team Lead at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Consistent performance and seamless cloud integration enhance analytics capabilities while reducing management complexity
One point for improvement in Google Cloud Bigtable is that people have confusion in mapping. There are many similar products available, and Google has managed services for similar products as well. It would be easier if the journey of knowing when to use Google Cloud Bigtable versus other Cloud SQL and alternates such as Cloud Spanner is made clearer for users. Regarding additional functionality for Google Cloud Bigtable, I am uncertain if LLMs can be integrated or if Google Cloud Bigtable can act as a vector store for LLM-specific use cases where we are interacting or using generative AI capabilities.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a NoSQL product."
"We switched to DynamoDB from a relational database that would've had scale problems and would've cost a lot of money to run at scale. DynamoDB allows us to match expense to usage. When not many people are using and it's a quiet day, there is a low cost. On a busy day, there is a higher cost. We get good performance along the way and less maintenance on the database."
"Amazon DynamoDB is serverless and fast, and we can use different keys along with it in our code."
"We use the single table design pattern extensively since it helps us describe very complex patterns and data types on the table."
"Amazon DynamoDB is powerful and fast. Its performance is good."
"One of the most valuable features of Amazon DynamoDB is it can handle unstructured or semi-structured data."
"The primary feature is constant availability without concerns about server maintenance or ensuring database uptime, as AWS manages everything from their end."
"We don't have to administer the tool."
"Bigtable is faster than other competitors in the market. It helps us collate all the data, and the security features are great. The latency is low, and the computation speed is fantastic. Bigtable is also a managed service, so you don't have to worry about anything aside from analyzing the data ingested."
"This solution is much more scalable than more traditional databases - at least the ones we are aware of."
"It's very user-friendly where streaming data is required."
"The most valuable feature is the backup and replication service."
"The main benefit I receive from Google Cloud Bigtable is the managed service part."
"Stability-wise, it is a simple solution. I rate the solution's stability a ten out of ten."
"I like the drive and the support of this program."
"The main benefit I receive from Google Cloud Bigtable is the managed service part."
 

Cons

"If you have no prior experience with this type of non-relational database, the syntaxes, implementation, or understanding may be difficult."
"Defining simple expressions and queries can be slightly complicated due to DynamoDB's unique JSON syntax. This can be confusing, especially for beginners."
"The solution's backup and restore could be improved to be able to utilize batch operations."
"Previously, only 64 KB could be used, and later, I think, it was about 400 KB. If the tool could have an additional 10 MB to offer, then the tool could be easier to use."
"The only challenge I face with Amazon DynamoDB is that with the partition key and secondary key, the query doesn't become very easy."
"The response time for data queries should be less than a second"
"Currently, there is no option for a scheduled refresh in this solution. We want the data to be populated into DynamoDB on a timely basis. Currently, you have to go to the DynamoDB table and hit the refresh button to populate it with the new data. If you have connected DynamoDB to a BI application for creating visualizations with charts, graphs, or other things, you would want it to get updated as per the schedule so that you have updated visualizations in your BI application."
"The user interface could be improved to make it more intuitive."
"The cost of this product is too expensive."
"The pricing of the solution needs to be improved."
"I've used Bigtable for about three or four years."
"When it comes to complex queries, a user can't get any help from a drop-down box and pick columns. It would be great if some improvements could be made in the aforementioned area concerning the solution."
"The lagging problem of the product I face is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"This product needs better security and transparency, and the price should be reduced."
"Improvement should be made as per customer recommended and requirements."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I can say that it is not the cheapest one because if we had our own kind of storage solution, our own hosting, and instead of using the cloud, we opted for some other method, it would have been a tool of a lower cost."
"It's an expensive solution"
"The pricing is based on Lambda function usage. So, if a Lambda function is invoked with every call, and we receive 5,000 calls daily, that means 5,000 Lambda invocations."
"The product is expensive"
"Amazon DynamoDB is a cheap solution."
"On a scale of one to ten, where one is a high price and ten is a low price, I rate the pricing a seven. It is not the cheapest, but it is not the costliest either."
"For our use case usage, DynamoDB's pricing was okay. However, for high-traffic applications, the pricing structure becomes less attractive."
"Compared to a high-end relational database, it's cheap."
"I would like to see better pricing. It is not too expensive, but it isn't cheap either."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise19
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Large Enterprise3
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Amazon DynamoDB?
The only challenge I face with Amazon DynamoDB is that with the partition key and secondary key, the query doesn't become very easy. The construction of that schema is a bit tricky because once you...
What is your primary use case for Amazon DynamoDB?
Our main use case for Amazon DynamoDB is storing quick metadata information about any of the image artifacts that we collect from our customers. We generally store this in Amazon DynamoDB in multip...
What do you like most about Google Cloud Bigtable?
Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten.
What needs improvement with Google Cloud Bigtable?
One point for improvement in Google Cloud Bigtable is that people have confusion in mapping. There are many similar products available, and Google has managed services for similar products as well....
What is your primary use case for Google Cloud Bigtable?
My main use case for Google Cloud Bigtable is mainly for advertisement-related analytics-related use cases.
 

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Sample Customers

Samsung, Snapchat, Capital One, Expedia, Tinder, Airbnb, Comcast, Lyft, Redfin, Netflix, Adobe
Cognite, Dow Jones, Loblaw Digital
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