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Alternatives

Amazon RDS alternatives

Amazon RDS is a fully managed relational database service that simplifies setup, operation, and scaling of multiple database engines on AWS. Here are 24 similar tools on DevHunt, starting with the closest matches.

Quick answerThe closest Amazon RDS alternative is Azure SQL Database, for managed SQL on Azure. Pick Amazon Redshift for cloud data warehousing, or Snowflake for scalable cloud data platform.

At a glance

4 closest to Amazon RDS
ToolBest forPricingVotesComparison
Azure SQL DatabaseManaged SQL on AzurePaid—vs Amazon RDS →
Amazon RedshiftCloud data warehousingPaid—vs Amazon RDS →
SnowflakeScalable cloud data platformPaid—vs Amazon RDS →
PlanetScaleHosted MySQL/Postgres with scalingPaid—vs Amazon RDS →

How to choose

  • For managed SQL on Azure: Azure SQL Database (paid)
  • For cloud data warehousing: Amazon Redshift (paid)
  • For scalable cloud data platform: Snowflake (paid)
  • For hosted MySQL/Postgres with scaling: PlanetScale (paid)
  • For managed relational databases with high availability: Amazon RDS itself

Closest alternatives

compared with Amazon RDS

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  1. 1BuildShipBuildShip · AI-Powered Drag and Drop Visual Backend Builder118
  2. 2FastgenFastgen · Webflow for the Backend95
  3. 3KeelKeel · The backend for your apps, the tools for your teams46
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  5. 4DataLineDataLine · The simplest and fastest way to analyze and visualize your data41
  6. 5DBineDBine · DBine is a free desktop database manager for 130 engines: SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MongoDB…38
  7. 6Supaboard AISupaboard AI · One agent. The whole analyst job.34
  8. 7BackupDrillBackupDrill · Supabase backups you can prove restore31
  9. 8AI for API ReviewAI for API Review · AI enforces API Industry-Standards & Best Practices28
  10. 9SpiceDBSpiceDB · Open Source, Google Zanzibar-inspired, fine-grained permissions management. https://play.authzed.com/schema27
  11. 10GrafbaseGrafbase · Instant GraphQL APIs for your data24
  12. 11MemgraphMemgraph · Open-Source, High-Performance, In-Memory: Memgraph is Redefining Graph Databases!24
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  15. 13EncoreEncore · Scale your engineering, not your DevOps18
  16. 14Dwh.devDwh.dev · Next-gen data lineage for Snowflake17
  17. 15SupabricksSupabricks · 1-click admin panel for Supabase16
  18. 16ReleemReleem · Your Database Advisor for MySQL, MariaDB & PostgreSQL15
  19. 17codehooks.iocodehooks.io · Easy API and Database Backend13
  20. 18VirtuProbe StudioVirtuProbe Studio · Cross-protocol request workbench for integration and penetration testing your agent can help you drive. Free for HTTP testing.12
  21. 19MonghoulMonghoul · The MongoDB GUI you'll actually enjoy11
  22. 20RustableRustable · Rustable is an open-source, native database client. Written in Rust.

FAQ

What is the best alternative to Amazon RDS?+

The closest Amazon RDS alternatives are Azure SQL Database (managed SQL on Azure), Amazon Redshift (cloud data warehousing) and Snowflake (scalable cloud data platform). PlanetScale is also close. Each one links to a side-by-side comparison with Amazon RDS.

What is the best free alternative to Amazon RDS?+

None of the closest Amazon RDS alternatives are free, but BuildShip, DataLine and DBine are free DB tools on DevHunt.

Is there an open source alternative to Amazon RDS?+

Among similar DB tools on DevHunt, Keel, DataLine and BackupDrill are open source.

What is Amazon RDS used for?+

Amazon RDS is a fully managed relational database service that simplifies setup, operation, and scaling of multiple database engines on AWS. Common uses: run production web and mobile app back-ends with automatic scaling, migrate legacy on-prem databases to a managed cloud service and deploy high-performance Aurora for cost-effective commercial workloads.

Is Amazon RDS free?+

Amazon RDS has a free tier and paid plans, with a free trial.