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Amazon Aurora vs DuckDB UI
Both stand on spatial databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan API
Choose Amazon Aurora if you need a managed relational database with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or DSQL engines and want database operations through the RDS console, CLI, or API. The free Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless plan has limited capacity and storage; paid use is usage-based, with costs depending on configuration.
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DuckDB UI provides notebook and data-exploration tools while keeping default queries local. Check the database and platform limitations before using it.
Visit DuckDB UIThe facts
| Amazon Aurora | DuckDB UI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API | Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Amazon Aurora | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | duckdb.org |
| On spatial databases | #11 of 40 | #7 of 40 |
Amazon Aurora: what it does well
- Includes PostgreSQL, MySQL, and DSQL engines.
- PostgreSQL and MySQL compatibility supports existing applications and tools.
- Serverless capacity adjusts to application needs.
- Supports migration with standard MySQL and PostgreSQL tools.
- Includes encryption at rest and SSL encryption in transit.
What to know first
- Paid configuration prices vary by engine, Region, and setup.
- Storage and optional features can be billed separately.
- The free plan is limited to 4 ACUs and 1 GiB per cluster.
DuckDB UI: what it does well
- Free browser interface for local DuckDB
- SQL notebook includes autocomplete and shortcuts
- Table explorer shows column-level statistics
- Results can be sorted and filtered
- Queries and data stay local by default
What to know first
- Read-only databases are unsupported
- windows_arm64 is unsupported
- MotherDuck use requires opt-in and sign-in
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