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# Compare MariaDB vs Amazon RDS

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

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## At a Glance

| Metric | MariaDB | Amazon RDS |
| **Overall rating** | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 72 | 218 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$0.01 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### MariaDB

MariaDB is the backbone of services relied upon by businesses and people every day. 75% of the Fortune 500 run MariaDB.

### Amazon RDS

Application developers, database administrators, system administrators, DevOps engineers

## Key features

### MariaDB

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Audit Management
- Automatic Backup
- Backup and Recovery
- Customisable Templates
- Customizable Fields
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Connectors
- Data Import/Export
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- Performance Analysis
- Relational Database Management

### Amazon RDS

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Automatic Backup
- Backup and Recovery
- Dashboard
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- Performance Analysis
- Relational Database Management

## Links

- [View MariaDB Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/132005/mariadb)
- [View Amazon RDS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/192201/amazon-rds)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/132005/192201/mariadb/vs/amazon-rds)

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