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 #1 in DS , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 23.4% mindshare in the category. RedisLabs is ranked #1 in IMDS , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 19.0% 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.

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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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Categories and Ranking

Amazon RDS

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database as a Service (DBaaS) (1st)

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 23.4%, down 26.9% compared to last year.
Redis, on the other hand, focuses on In-Memory Data Store Services, holds 19.0% mindshare, up 17.1% 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 time to install or set up a database environment is very fast."

"Amazon RDS is lightweight and flexible."

"The solution’s scalability, usability, and availability are valuable to us."

"The solution is scalable and can be configured with AWS Secrets Manager."

"Amazon RDS is very easy to use."

"It is very easy to set up initially."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."

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

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"Redis provides an easy setup and operation process, allowing users to quickly connect and use it without hassle."

"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."

"Redis is good for distributed caching management."

"The ability to fetch and save data quickly is valuable."

"I find Redis valuable primarily for its caching capabilities, particularly in handling cache requests effectively. Its simplicity in managing key-value pairs for caching is one of its strengths, making it a preferred choice over more complex databases like MongoDB for specific use cases. However, I haven't explored Redis extensively for managing complex data structures beyond caching, as MongoDB might be more suitable for such scenarios."

"What I like best about Redis is its fast and easy use. It has interesting algorithms like HyperLogLog and provides useful features. It's also good for implementing scalable rate limiting."

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

"The product offers fast access to my database."

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Cons

"The running cost could be improved."

"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."

"The solution could improve by adding a sandbox environment and more security."

"It would be helpful if they made it easier to migrate from an existing on-premises solution to the cloud-based service."

"The Amazon RDS engine could provide features for additional databases, such as Db2. It could also provide support for other databases, such as NoSQL databases, DynamoDB, and Apache Cassandra. They could all stay under one hood."

"The solution could improve the administration tools."

"There are some advanced monitoring queries that we cannot execute because Amazon doesn't give admin privileges to the end users."

"Currently, we are using Fargate. Instead of that, we are planning to use EC2 instances, but we are facing some problems, and we are unable to enable NAT gateway for Elastic Load Balancer. When we enable auto-scaling, the instance count increases, and we get IP addresses dynamically. We need to whitelist the IPs of these instances, but there is no option to whitelist those IPs in Amazon RDS. We need one static IP that we can assign to ELB so that we can whitelist this IP."

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"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."

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

"The tool should improve by increasing its size limits and handling dynamic data better. We use the client ID or associate it with a key for static content. The solution will not be easy for a beginner. Unless you understand SQL data, it will be difficult to understand and use Redis. It also needs to be user-friendly."

"It's actually quite expensive."

"Redis should have an option to operate without Docker on a local PC."

"The only thing is the lack of a GUI application. There was a time when we needed to resolve an issue in production. If we had a GUI, it would have been easier."

"There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution."

"Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Amazon RDS is not a very expensive solution."

"The solution's price is good."

"AWS is becoming pretty expensive because cheap or absolutely free services have become paid services. Amazon RDS is not an expensive product, but Amazon's ecosystem is becoming increasingly expensive."

"The cost depends on the kind of instance we use."

"On a scale from one to ten, where ten is the most expensive, and one is the cheapest, I rate the solution's pricing a seven out of ten."

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

"The substantial initial credit and cost-effectiveness make Amazon an attractive option."

"Amazon RDS is an expensive solution."

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

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

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

"Redis is an open-source product."

"Redis is not an overpriced solution."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

14%

University

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

23%

Computer Software Company

13%

Educational Organization

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

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?

User interface needs improvement for using IPS and cloud watch to scale and utilize read replicas, enabling performance insights to view query formats where the bottlenecks occur, identifying the f...

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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?

There are a few areas where Redis could improve. The pub-sub capabilities could be optimized to handle network sessions better, as there are challenges with maintaining sessions between clients and...

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What is your primary use case for Redis?

We use Redis ( /products/redis-reviews ) for several purposes, including ranking, counting, saving, sharing, caching, and setting time-to-live notifications. These functionalities are employed acro...

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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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