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Amazon Aurora Alternatives

Should you replace Amazon Aurora?

Azure Database For Postgresql is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Amazon Aurora.

Amazon Aurora

Current
Seat-based Payg
4.5/5
Annual cost
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

Amazon Aurora alternatives

See how Amazon Aurora compares to 3 alternative apps you can switch to.

Azure Dat...Best FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$696/yrAzure Database For Postgresql is a good fit if: your team runs PostgreSQL workloads already committed to the Azure ecosystem and needs hands-off maintenance.
Google Cl...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$1,164/yrGoogle Cloud Sql is a good fit if: you need a fully managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server instance with tight Google Cloud integration.
Ibm Db2Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$7,200/yrIbm Db2 is a good fit if: you manage high-volume transactional workloads requiring strict ACID compliance and complex JOIN operations.

Azure Database For Postgresql and Google Cloud Sql selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Amazon Au...

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Aurora Standard

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Azure Dat...

$696

Burstable (B-series)

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Google Cl...

$1,164

Enterprise

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Amazon Au...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Azure Dat...

--

After $8,000 estimated migration cost.

Google Cl...

--

After $25,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Amazon Au...

--

Azure Dat...

78/100

Perfect for Azure-centric dev teams, costly for hybrid clouds

Google Cl...

75/100

Perfect for cloud-native developers, unsuitable for database novices

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Amazon Au...

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Azure Dat...

medium

Azure Database For Postgresql is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Google Cl...

high

Google Cloud Sql is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $25,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Amazon Au...

4.5/5.0

4200 reviews

Azure Dat...

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245 reviews

Google Cl...

4.5/5.0

1850 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Amazon Au...

No migration needed

Azure Dat...

4 weeks

Medium

Azure Database For Postgresql is a medium-complexity migration. Estimated 4 weeks and $8,000 one-time cost.

Google Cl...

8 weeks

High

Google Cloud Sql is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 8 weeks and $25,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Amazon Au...

--

Azure Dat...

$8,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Google Cl...

$25,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Amazon Au...

100%

Supports 450 native integrations.

Azure Dat...

67%

Supports 300 native integrations.

Google Cl...

44%

Supports 200 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Amazon Au...

100%

Azure Dat...

95%

Google Cl...

90%

CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Amazon Au...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018HIPAAGDPRFedRAMP HighPCI DSS Level 1
Azure Dat...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018HIPAAGDPRFedRAMP HighPCI DSS
Google Cl...
SOC 2SOC 3ISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018HIPAAGDPRFedRAMP HighPCI DSS
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Amazon Au...

You already standardize on this app.

Azure Dat...

Your team runs PostgreSQL workloads already committed to the Azure ecosystem and needs hands-off maintenance

Google Cl...

You need a fully managed PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server instance with tight Google Cloud integration

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Amazon Au...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Azure Dat...

You require specific PostgreSQL extensions not supported by Azure or need sub-10ms latency from non-Azure regions

Google Cl...

You require simple predictable pricing, minimal operational overhead, or multi-cloud database portability

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