Amazon RDS vs Oracle Database Cloud Service comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Oracle are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #9 with an average rating of 8.4, while Oracle is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.6. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 1.1% mindshare in SQL, compared to Oracle’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 98% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

Amazon RDS

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98% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between Amazon RDS and Oracle Database Cloud Service based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Amazon RDS

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

9th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database as a Service (DBaaS) (2nd)

Oracle Database Cloud Service

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Amazon RDS is 1.1%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database Cloud Service is 1.3%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Relational Databases Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Amazon RDS	1.1%
Oracle Database Cloud Service	1.3%
Other	97.6%

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Q&A Highlights

reviewer1219965

Data Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Apr 17, 2020

What are the best options for simple backup and recovery of Amazon RDS and Oracle Database Cloud Service?

Cobalt Iron and Veeam both work with these services.

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reviewer2592669

Director Software Engineer at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees

Positive experiences with database services, with minor room for feature enhancements observed

I don't really see any disadvantages of Amazon RDS. With Oracle, I think AWS doesn't provide the RAC stability. If you have Oracle installed in your own data centers, you can set up various clusters and we can set up the RACs, but in Amazon RDS, we cannot have the RAC feature of Oracle. They could add that feature. Amazon RDS has limitations regarding RAC. If we talk about installing Oracle in RDS, we cannot have the RAC, but if you deploy Oracle on GCP, then there is probably the RAC feature available. I observed that around two or three years back, but I'm not sure whether they have added the RAC feature in AWS. Amazon RDS is expensive compared to GCP. GCP also has the same features, and although it is quite extensive and feature-rich, I see Amazon RDS as slightly expensive compared to other clouds.

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BILELBALI

Senior Consultant at NewAge Consulting

Has improved data security and automation while supporting large-scale storage and migration

I do not use the Global Reach feature. Regarding metrics and performance, I don’t recall the exact performance metrics, but we use ETL processes to monitor and manage migration performance and data quality. Oracle Database Cloud Service is strong for data management and storage, as well as for its security features and automation of data dumps and archiving. Overall, Oracle Database Cloud Service is a solid product. It’s well-suited for financial platforms. Oracle provides both its on-premises and cloud-based suites, and the company continues to evolve, offering more components for data storage, data management, and integration with other tools and SaaS solutions. I plan to continue using Oracle Database Cloud Service, particularly for managing SaaS tools in financial contexts.

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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

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

"One of the most valuable features is that it is serverless, so we don't have to worry about scaling."

"The impact of Amazon RDS scalability and backup has been positive, with good vertical scaling, scale up and down, horizontal scaling, and storage scaling."

"Amazon RDS is very easy to use."

"The most valuable aspect of Amazon RDS is it is on the cloud."

"Amazon RDS is easy to maintain and easy to deploy."

"Amazon RDS gives us the ability to select as many tools, replicas, regions, and zones as we want."

"The scalability is the best, and I have no issues with the ability to scale."

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"Some advantages of Oracle Database Cloud Service are its availability, performance, and affordability."

"Data storage is the most valuable feature of Oracle Database Cloud Service."

"It is a very stable program."

"Oracle DCS's most valuable features are its high availability and scalability."

"The self-maintenance features, auto maintenance, cleanup, and backup are the most valuable aspects of Oracle Database Cloud Service."

"The most valuable features of Oracle Database Cloud Service are its scalability, advanced technology, cost-effectiveness, and the flexibility it provides with licensing."

"We really like the flexibility of adding more resources and the overall administration interface."

"The product’s most valuable feature is affordable pricing compared to other providers."

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Cons

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

"Amazon RDS should have a more user-friendly graphical user interface and include better database management options."

"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."

"Technical support could be better."

"There are some use cases that might come up where we would want to understand the performance aspects better."

"With my limited experience, I have noticed that documentation management could be improved. It could be better."

"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."

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"The implementation process could be easier for customers."

"Oracle Cloud is very strong in the database, but it is not as comprehensive as AWS or Azure."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service has room for improvement in handling large-scale applications."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service is a good engine and at the moment, there isn't any new feature I can think of that I'd like added to the service. The only problem I see in Oracle Database Cloud Service is it's more commercial, so it has a relation to how it deals with customers. I don't feel secure in a deal with Oracle because that team changes the conditions each year, and there's no representative from the team that talks to my company about new needs. Oracle needs to improve its relationship with customers and partners in general."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service could improve by adding some cross-region replication features."

"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 availability of different editions within Oracle Database Cloud Service could be improved."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of Amazon RDS is expensive."

"The prices for different regions are different."

"Amazon RDS could improve by reducing the price."

"The price could be better."

"Licensing fees are paid on an annual basis."

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

"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 solution is fairly priced."

More Amazon RDS pricing and cost advice

"The product has reasonable pricing. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."

"I think the program is rather expensive, so I would like to see it becoming more affordable."

"Price is always higher for all Oracle products."

"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 tool is not cheap."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

No data available

Financial Services Firm

12%

Non Profit

12%

Retailer

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	22
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	23

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	7

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?

Currently, I cannot think of any major improvements. Perhaps more platforms in terms of database engine versions would be beneficial. Right now, Amazon RDS supports MySQL and PostgreSQL, but there ...

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What needs improvement with Oracle Database Cloud Service?

Oracle Database Cloud Service could improve by adding a native iPaaS (integration platform as a service). While machine learning integration is available with Informatica, it’s not yet built into O...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Cloud Service?

I worked with Oracle Database on-premises as a developer for seven years at Sopra Banking. Later, I used Oracle Database Cloud Service together with Informatica for application and data integration...

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Database Cloud Service?

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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)

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