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# Compare MySQL vs Amazon Aurora

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> Detailed comparison between MySQL and Amazon Aurora. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | MySQL | Amazon Aurora |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 2094 | 16 |
| **Starting Price** | US$2,000.00 | US$0.02 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | No |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep) |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### MySQL

MySQL suits organizations of any size, in any industry, including Enterprise and SMB across Web \&amp; E-commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom and More.

### Amazon Aurora

Application developers, database administrators, system administrators, DevOps engineers.

## Key features

### MySQL

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Audit Management
- Automatic Backup
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Database Conversion
- Mobile Access
- Monitoring
- Performance Analysis
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Relational Database Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Secure Data Storage

### Amazon Aurora

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Audit Management
- Automatic Backup
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Database Conversion
- Mobile Access
- Monitoring
- Performance Analysis
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Relational Database Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Reporting/Analytics
- Secure Data Storage

## Links

- [View MySQL Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/11482/mysql)
- [View Amazon Aurora Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/199608/aurora)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/11482/199608/mysql/vs/aurora)

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