Databases · Cloud-native high-performance relational

Amazon Aurora vs Azure SQL Database Hyperscale vs AlloyDB for PostgreSQL

Cloud-native high-performance relational, side by side on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.

Databases

Cloud-native high-performance relational

Close match

AWS

Amazon Aurora

Azure

Azure SQL Database Hyperscale

Google Cloud

AlloyDB for PostgreSQL

What's different

Aurora supports both MySQL and PostgreSQL. AlloyDB is PostgreSQL-only. Hyperscale is SQL Server-based.

Quick answers

What is the Azure equivalent of Amazon Aurora?
The Azure equivalent of Amazon Aurora is Azure SQL Database Hyperscale. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Aurora?
The Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Aurora is AlloyDB for PostgreSQL. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Azure SQL Database Hyperscale?
The AWS equivalent of Azure SQL Database Hyperscale is Amazon Aurora. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Azure SQL Database Hyperscale?
The Google Cloud equivalent of Azure SQL Database Hyperscale is AlloyDB for PostgreSQL. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of AlloyDB for PostgreSQL?
The AWS equivalent of AlloyDB for PostgreSQL is Amazon Aurora. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Azure equivalent of AlloyDB for PostgreSQL?
The Azure equivalent of AlloyDB for PostgreSQL is Azure SQL Database Hyperscale. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.