Amazon ElastiCache
7.9#1 in caching softwareFrom $0.09 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Momento Cache
5.7#16 in caching softwareFrom $0.02 a monthWebAPI
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| Fact | Amazon ElastiCache | Momento Cache |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | AWS lists ElastiCache as supporting SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, ISO, MTCS, C5, PCI, HIPAA, and FedRAMP programs. | Momento says it performs a SOC 2 Type II audit and can support workloads requiring GDPR and HIPAA compliance. |
| Security | ElastiCache supports encryption in transit and at rest, IAM authentication, Valkey or Redis OSS AUTH, and role-based access control. | Momento says its Cache API requires TLS connections, encrypts data in memory and at rest, and authenticates each request with an API key or short-lived scoped token. |
Amazon ElastiCache plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- Backup storage$0.09 a month
- ElastiCache Serverless$6 a month
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand nodes—
Momento Cache plans
- Flex capacity — Standard tier$0.02 a month
- Flex capacity — Performance tier$0.03 a month
- Cluster nodes (on-demand)—
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 Momento Cache if…
It suits fast-moving teams wanting managed Valkey performance without operating infrastructure. It also fits workloads needing dedicated capacity, high availability, and Redis-compatible clients.