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Azure Database for MySQL vs rqlite
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.
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Azure Database for MySQL offers managed hosting with availability, replica and backup features. Compare the compute families and commitment variants against your workload before selecting an option.
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rqlite offers free, self-hosted deployment with high availability, read replicas, and JSON support. Choose it when managing the deployment yourself fits your operating model.
Visit rqliteThe facts
| Azure Database for MySQL | rqlite | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 9 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | rqlite.io |
| On relational databases | #30 of 33 | #26 of 33 |
Azure Database for MySQL: what it does well
- Managed cloud MySQL service
- Provides high availability
- Supports read replicas
- Retains backups for 35 days
- Supports JSON data
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- Maximum connections listed as 85
- Cloud deployment only
rqlite: what it does well
- Free plan
- Supports high availability
- Provides read replicas
- Supports JSON data
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment
- No managed service
- Users operate their own infrastructure
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