Amazon ElastiCache
7.9#1 in caching softwareFrom $0.09 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitAmazon ElastiCache vs Dragonfly
What both publish
| Fact | Amazon ElastiCache | Dragonfly |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Customers can run ElastiCache as a serverless cache or as a node-based cluster. | Dragonfly can be run locally via Docker, and its single binary can be deployed via Docker, Kubernetes, or elsewhere. |
| Security | ElastiCache supports encryption in transit and at rest, IAM authentication, Valkey or Redis OSS AUTH, and role-based access control. | Dragonfly Cloud lists RBAC, ACL, user access management, and administrative audit logs as security controls. |
Amazon ElastiCache plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- Backup storage$0.09 a month
- ElastiCache Serverless$6 a month
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand nodes—
Dragonfly plans
- Flex$36 a month
- Business$2,000 a month
- Self-ManagedPriced on request
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 Dragonfly if…
Dragonfly suits teams building real-time caches, feature stores, queues, or leaderboard systems. It fits users needing Redis or Memcached API compatibility and self-managed or cloud deployment options.