Amazon ElastiCache
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| Fact | Amazon ElastiCache | KeyDB |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Customers can run ElastiCache as a serverless cache or as a node-based cluster. | Officially managed download options include Docker images, Ubuntu and Debian packages, CentOS RPM packages, and source builds. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2019 |
| Purpose | Amazon ElastiCache is a fully managed caching service compatible with Valkey, Memcached, and Redis OSS that delivers microsecond latency performance. | KeyDB is an open source, in-memory database used as a database, cache, and message broker. |
| Scaling | ElastiCache Serverless monitors compute, memory, and network use and scales vertically and horizontally as demand changes. | KeyDB supports horizontal scaling through active replication or cluster mode with a sharded dataset. |
| Security | ElastiCache supports encryption in transit and at rest, IAM authentication, Valkey or Redis OSS AUTH, and role-based access control. | KeyDB offers TLS support for client connections, replication links, and the cluster bus, and its security guidance recommends restricting access to trusted clients. |
Amazon ElastiCache plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- Backup storage$0.09 a month
- ElastiCache Serverless$6 a month
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand nodes—
KeyDB plans
No prices published.
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 KeyDB if…
KeyDB suits developers and operators looking for an in-memory database, cache, or message broker compatible with Redis clients. It is described for uses ranging from small projects to workloads serving millions of users.