Managed relational engines · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon RDS for MariaDB: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no managed MariaDB service.
Migrate to Cloud SQL for MySQL or self-manage MariaDB on Compute Engine.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon RDS for MariaDB | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | Managed MariaDB Community Server with Multi-AZ deployments, read replicas, and automated backups. | — |
| Pricing model | Per instance-hour plus storage, as for other RDS engines. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | Amazon RDS for MariaDB docs | — |
| Pricing page | Amazon RDS for MariaDB pricing | — |
Key differences
- Check MariaDB-specific features (such as system-versioned tables) before moving to MySQL.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per instance-hour plus storage, as for other RDS engines. Amazon RDS for MariaDB pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure's equivalent is Azure Database for MariaDB. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to Amazon RDS for MariaDB?
Google Cloud has no managed MariaDB service. Migrate to Cloud SQL for MySQL or self-manage MariaDB on Compute Engine.
How does pricing compare between Amazon RDS for MariaDB and Google Cloud?
AWS: Per instance-hour plus storage, as for other RDS engines. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Database for MariaDB (no equivalent). Azure no longer has a managed MariaDB service.