Amazon ElastiCache
7.9#1 in caching softwareFrom $0.09 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | Amazon ElastiCache | Memcached |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2003 |
| Purpose | Amazon ElastiCache is a fully managed caching service compatible with Valkey, Memcached, and Redis OSS that delivers microsecond latency performance. | Memcached is a distributed in-memory key-value cache intended to speed up dynamic web applications by reducing database load. |
Amazon ElastiCache plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- Backup storage$0.09 a month
- ElastiCache Serverless$6 a month
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand nodes—
Memcached plans
- MemcachedFree
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 Memcached if…
Memcached suits developers who need a self-hosted cache for database, API, or page-rendering results. Teams should be comfortable deploying and operating cache servers themselves.