Time series, in-memory & ledger · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon MemoryDB vs Memorystore for Valkey
Amazon MemoryDB has no exact counterpart.
Memorystore for Valkey with AOF persistence (fsync every second by default, or on every write) is the closest option.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon MemoryDB | Memorystore for Valkey |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Durable in-memory database compatible with Valkey and Redis OSS. Writes go to a Multi-AZ transactional log, so it can serve as a primary database. | Managed Valkey (open-source Redis-compatible) with cluster mode, replicas, and optional RDB or AOF persistence. |
| Pricing model | Per node-hour plus data written per GB, and snapshot storage. | Billed per node-hour; AOF persistence adds cost, RDB persistence doesn't. |
| Docs | Amazon MemoryDB docs | Memorystore for Valkey docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon MemoryDB pricing | Memorystore for Valkey pricing |
Key differences
- MemoryDB uses a multi-AZ transaction log; Memorystore AOF persistence writes to durable storage per node.
- You must choose RDB or AOF persistence, not both.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per node-hour plus data written per GB, and snapshot storage. Amazon MemoryDB pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per node-hour; AOF persistence adds cost, RDB persistence doesn't. Memorystore for Valkey pricing →
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure has no first-party equivalent. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon MemoryDB?
Amazon MemoryDB has no exact counterpart. Memorystore for Valkey with AOF persistence (fsync every second by default, or on every write) is the closest option.
How does pricing compare between Amazon MemoryDB and Memorystore for Valkey?
AWS: Per node-hour plus data written per GB, and snapshot storage. Google Cloud: Billed per node-hour; AOF persistence adds cost, RDB persistence doesn't. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure has no first-party equivalent. Microsoft states that Azure has no direct equivalent of Amazon MemoryDB.