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Amazon Aurora vs Matisse
Both stand on relational databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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.
Visit Amazon AuroraChoose Matisse if your application needs an object database with SQL access, online schema evolution, and self-hosted deployment. The free developer trial offers a way to start, while paid choices begin with the one-user embedded license; the listed plans may not suit deployments needing more users.
Visit MatisseThe facts
| Amazon Aurora | Matisse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Matisse Lite: $245, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Amazon Aurora | Not published |
| Website | aws.amazon.com | matisse.com |
| On relational databases | #12 of 38 | #16 of 38 |
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.
Matisse: what it does well
- Combines native object, XML, and SQL support.
- Supports online class and property changes.
- Includes automatic disk mirroring and database replication.
- Offers graphical, command-line, and programming data-transformation tools.
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
What to know first
- The free developer trial has limited features.
- The Lite plan is limited to one user and embedded use.
- The Standard Edition deployment license covers two users.
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