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Amazon Aurora

Amazon Aurora provides built-in security, continuous backups, serverless compute, up to 15 read replicas, automated multi-Region replication, and integrations with other AWS services.

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Freemium • ProprietarySoftware as a Service SaaSAmazon Web ServicesBy Amazon Web Services, Inc.

About Amazon Aurora

Amazon Aurora provides built-in security, continuous backups, serverless compute, up to 15 read replicas, automated multi-Region replication, and integrations with other AWS services. Power performance-intensive applications and critical workloads while maintaining full compatibility with MySQL and PostgreSQL at one-tenth the cost of commercial databases. Build applications with Multi-AZ availability backed by a 99.99% uptime SLA and global replication with cross-Region disaster recovery in less than 1 minute. Improve productivity and lower total cost of ownership with a fully managed database including innovations like serverless so you can focus on building applications that delight your users. Easily migrate MySQL or PostgreSQL databases to and from Aurora using standard tools, or run legacy SQL Server applications with Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL with minimal code change.

Key Features

  • ✓PostgreSQL-compatible
  • ✓Serverless
  • ✓Cloud based
  • ✓Fully managed service

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Frequently asked questions

What is Amazon Aurora?

Amazon Aurora provides built-in security, continuous backups, serverless compute, up to 15 read replicas, automated multi-Region replication, and integrations with other AWS services. It is listed under the Freemium • Proprietary license model in the SaaS Lenz directory.

Is Amazon Aurora free to use?

Amazon Aurora is listed as Freemium • Proprietary in our directory. Pricing and plan details can change, so check the official website for current terms before committing.

What platforms does Amazon Aurora run on?

Amazon Aurora is available on Software as a Service SaaS, Amazon Web Services, so you can use it across the devices your team already works with.

Who develops Amazon Aurora?

Amazon Aurora is developed by Amazon Web Services, Inc.. You can find more background and documentation on the product's official website.

What are the best alternatives to Amazon Aurora?

Popular alternatives to Amazon Aurora include Citus Data, Google Cloud AlloyDB, Hydra Postgres Analytics, PlanetScale, Triplit. Compare their features, license models, and platforms on the SaaS Lenz alternatives page.