Amazon ElastiCache
7.9#1 in caching softwareFrom $0.09 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Apache Traffic Server
7.2#2 in caching softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Amazon ElastiCache | Apache Traffic Server |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Customers can run ElastiCache as a serverless cache or as a node-based cluster. | The documentation lists web proxy cache, reverse proxy, and cache hierarchy deployments. |
| Purpose | Amazon ElastiCache is a fully managed caching service compatible with Valkey, Memcached, and Redis OSS that delivers microsecond latency performance. | Apache Traffic Server is a fast, scalable, extensible HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 caching proxy server. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 88 reviews | 4.1 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
| Security | ElastiCache supports encryption in transit and at rest, IAM authentication, Valkey or Redis OSS AUTH, and role-based access control. | Security options include client access controls, client authentication, SSL termination, and access control via SSL. |
Amazon ElastiCache plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- Backup storage$0.09 a month
- ElastiCache Serverless$6 a month
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand nodes—
Apache Traffic Server plans
- Apache Traffic ServerFree
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 Traffic Server if…
Traffic Server suits organizations such as enterprises, internet service providers, backbone providers, and large intranets that need a caching proxy or reverse proxy. Its plugin APIs may also suit teams that need custom HTTP or cache behavior.