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# Compare Amazon DynamoDB vs Azure Cosmos DB

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> Detailed comparison between Amazon DynamoDB and Azure Cosmos DB. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Amazon DynamoDB | Azure Cosmos DB |
| **Overall rating** | 4.4/5 | 4.2/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 21 | 10 |
| **Starting Price** | - | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Amazon DynamoDB

Many of the world's fastest growing businesses such as Lyft, Airbnb, and Redfin as well as enterprises such as Samsung, Toyota, and Capital One depend on the scale and performance of DynamoDB.

### Azure Cosmos DB

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## Key features

### Amazon DynamoDB

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Migration
- Data Recovery
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Data Virtualization
- Database Conversion
- Mobile Access
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- NOSQL Database Management
- Performance Analysis
- Secure Data Storage

### Azure Cosmos DB

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Automatic Backup
- Built-In Database
- Data Retrieval
- Data Storage Management
- Database Support
- For NoSQL Databases
- Object Oriented Database
- Secure Data Storage

## Links

- [View Amazon DynamoDB Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/199662/dynamodb)
- [View Azure Cosmos DB Profile](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/214642/azure-cosmos-db)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.uk/compare/199662/214642/dynamodb/vs/azure-cosmos-db)

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