Amazon ElastiCache
7.9#1 in caching softwareFrom $0.09 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Infinispan
6.0#11 in caching softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Amazon ElastiCache | Infinispan |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Customers can run ElastiCache as a serverless cache or as a node-based cluster. | Infinispan can run as an embedded library, standalone server, or container image. |
| Security | ElastiCache supports encryption in transit and at rest, IAM authentication, Valkey or Redis OSS AUTH, and role-based access control. | The feature page lists role and permission based access control, security realms, and encryption for inter-cluster traffic and remote endpoints. |
Amazon ElastiCache plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- Backup storage$0.09 a month
- ElastiCache Serverless$6 a month
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand nodes—
Infinispan plans
- Community EditionFree
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 Infinispan if…
Infinispan suits developers building applications that need distributed caching alongside full-text or vector search. It is also relevant to teams that want an open-source, self-hosted deployment.