Amazon ElastiCache
7.9#1 in caching softwareFrom $0.09 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Apache Geode
7.2#6 in in-memory databasesFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Amazon ElastiCache | Apache Geode |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Customers can run ElastiCache as a serverless cache or as a node-based cluster. | The installation guide describes installing Geode on physical or virtual machines and provides Unix and Windows instructions. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2015 |
| Purpose | Amazon ElastiCache is a fully managed caching service compatible with Valkey, Memcached, and Redis OSS that delivers microsecond latency performance. | Apache Geode is a data management platform that provides real-time, consistent access to data-intensive applications across widely distributed cloud architectures. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 88 reviews | 4.4 out of 5 from 20 reviews |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 8.9 out of 10 from 17 reviews | 7 out of 10 from 1 review |
Amazon ElastiCache plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- Backup storage$0.09 a month
- ElastiCache Serverless$6 a month
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand nodes—
Apache Geode plans
- Apache GeodeFree
Pick Amazon ElastiCache if…
ElastiCache may suit teams that want a managed cache for application data, sessions, leaderboards, or supported database integrations. It offers both serverless and node-based deployment options.
Pick Apache Geode if…
It suits teams building high-scale business applications that need low-latency access and high availability across distributed environments. Applications connecting to a Geode cluster can use the documented Spring Boot client or listed language clients and REST API.