Amazon ElastiCache
7.9#1 in caching softwareFrom $0.09 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Hazelcast Platform
5.8#15 in caching softwareAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Amazon ElastiCache | Hazelcast Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Security | ElastiCache supports encryption in transit and at rest, IAM authentication, Valkey or Redis OSS AUTH, and role-based access control. | The security suite uses JAAS for role-based access controls and TLS encryption for data transmission between nodes and applications. |
Amazon ElastiCache plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- Backup storage$0.09 a month
- ElastiCache Serverless$6 a month
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand nodes—
Hazelcast Platform plans
- Hazelcast Platform—
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 Hazelcast Platform if…
It suits teams building data-intensive applications that need stream processing, an in-memory store, or multi-cluster disaster recovery. Hazelcast lists financial services, retail, supply chain, and healthcare among its target industries.