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Amazon RDS

by Amazon Web Services · Seattle, United States · Since 2009

Managed relational databases.

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Starting price
Pay as you go
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Amazon RDS?

Amazon RDS is databases & data platforms from Amazon Web Services, based in Seattle, United States and has been building software since 2009. Managed relational databases.

Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +17 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Amazon RDS features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Amazon RDS adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Relational and NoSQL engines
  • Managed cloud hosting
  • Data warehouses
  • ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Vector search for AI
  • Backup and replication
  • Scaling and sharding
  • Security and encryption

Amazon RDS pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Amazon RDS charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on aws.amazon.com.

Specifications

Category
Databases & data platforms
Vendor
Amazon Web Services
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Founded
2009
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Pay as you go
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Amazon RDS — frequently asked questions

What is Amazon RDS?+

Amazon RDS is databases & data platforms by Amazon Web Services. Managed relational databases.

How much does Amazon RDS cost?+

Amazon RDS does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Amazon RDS offer a free trial or free plan?+

Amazon RDS typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Amazon RDS made in India?+

No. Amazon RDS is developed by Amazon Web Services in Seattle, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Amazon RDS best suited for?+

Amazon RDS suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for databases & data platforms.

What are the best alternatives to Amazon RDS?+

Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Amazon RDS deployed?+

Amazon RDS is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About Amazon Web Services

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