# Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) vs Ethereum Comparison

| | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 13 | 41 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (66.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 6.8 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 6.3 (28 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ethereum

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Smart Contracts

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ethereum** | 7.4/10 | 5 |

#### Functionality 

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Digital Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Atomic Swap** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consensus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction Speed** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Security and Privacy Policies** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Audit log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Blockchain Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ethereum** | 7.2/10 | 5 |

#### Administration

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Smart Contracts** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Token Creation** | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Security and Privacy Policies** | Not enough data | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Side/Child Chains** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Atomic Swap** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Specialization** | Not enough data | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Consensus** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Block Time** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Transaction Costs** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 

### Database as a Service (DBaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ethereum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Configuration

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Database Administration

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Provisioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Availability

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Archiving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Indexing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication And Single Sign-On** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Anonymization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Data Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) (1):** [Database as a Service (DBaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-as-a-service-dbaas)

**Unique to Ethereum (2):** [Blockchain Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/blockchain-platforms), [Smart Contracts Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/smart-contracts)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB) | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.0% | 72.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 66.7% | 19.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 8.3% | 8.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB)

- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 25.0%
- **Computer Software:** 16.7%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 8.3%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.3%
- **Import and Export:** 8.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 8.3%
- **Education Management:** 8.3%
- **Capital Markets:** 8.3%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 8.3%

#### Ethereum

- **Computer Software:** 22.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.6%
- **Internet:** 5.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 2.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 40.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB)

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### Alternatives to Ethereum

- [Kaleido](https://www.g2.com/products/kaleido-kaleido/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Corda](https://www.g2.com/products/corda/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Hyperledger](https://www.g2.com/products/hyperledger/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (16 reviews)
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- [IBM Blockchain Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-blockchain-platform/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Multichain](https://www.g2.com/products/multichain/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Venly](https://www.g2.com/products/venly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Oracle Blockchain Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-blockchain-platform/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [BigChainDB](https://www.g2.com/products/bigchaindb/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Coinbase Institutional](https://www.g2.com/products/coinbase-institutional/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Amazon Quantum Ledger Database (QLDB)

No discussions available for this product.

### Ethereum

- Title: [Discussion of EIP-3267](https://www.g2.com/discussions/38029-discussion-of-eip-3267) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "= Exteded motivation

There are two motivations:

1. It provides a big amount of "money" to common good producers. That obviously personally benefits..."
- Title: [Are you going to make deployment to the main net easier?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25301-are-you-going-to-make-deployment-to-the-main-net-easier) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Ganache is just for local environment  setup. Use truffle for deployment in main net. "

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