Compare Amazon DynamoDB and ScyllaDB 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Amazon DynamoDB
Star Rating
(526)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(422)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Amazon DynamoDB excels in its fully managed, serverless architecture, which significantly reduces operational overhead. Users appreciate that they don't have to worry about server maintenance, allowing them to focus on building applications instead.
- Users say ScyllaDB stands out for its cost efficiency and compatibility with Cassandra, making it a great choice for those looking to optimize their infrastructure costs. Reviewers highlight its ability to deliver high performance on fewer nodes, which can lead to substantial savings.
- According to verified reviews, Amazon DynamoDB is praised for its seamless integration with other AWS services like Lambda and API Gateway. This integration simplifies workflows and enhances the overall user experience, making it particularly appealing for teams already invested in the AWS ecosystem.
- Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB's scalability is a key feature, allowing users to orchestrate multiple events effortlessly. This capability is especially beneficial for applications that require low latency and the ability to scale quickly as demand increases.
- G2 reviewers highlight that both products receive similar scores for quality of support, with users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support teams. However, ScyllaDB users specifically note the company's commitment to user experience, which fosters a strong community feel.
- Users report that while Amazon DynamoDB has a slight edge in ease of setup and administration, ScyllaDB's operational simplicity makes it a strong contender for those who prioritize straightforward management without sacrificing performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon DynamoDB
No pricing availableScyllaDB
No pricing availableFree Trial
Amazon DynamoDB
No trial information availableScyllaDB
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
378
8.8
330
Ease of Use
8.7
381
8.5
339
Ease of Setup
8.9
174
8.2
247
Ease of Admin
8.8
164
8.2
125
Quality of Support
8.6
358
8.6
309
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
155
8.7
105
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
353
9.0
321
Features by Category
Data Management
8.4
130
|
Verified
8.7
161
8.4
132
|
Verified
8.7
162
Availability
8.7
103
|
Verified
9.0
156
8.9
112
|
Verified
8.6
153
9.1
114
|
Verified
8.7
155
Performance
8.5
101
|
Verified
8.8
147
Security
8.9
118
|
Verified
8.4
140
9.0
117
|
Verified
8.5
143
8.5
111
|
Verified
8.5
141
8.8
108
|
Verified
8.6
142
Support
8.3
100
|
Verified
8.5
138
8.6
100
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
Data Management
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.8
90
Not enough data
8.5
83
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
Availability
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
Performance
8.4
87
Not enough data
Security
8.9
82
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
8.5
75
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
Support
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
8.3
57
Not enough data
Storage
Not enough data
8.5
68
Scalability
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
8.7
69
Security
Not enough data
8.2
62
Support
Not enough data
8.5
72
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.2
66
Agentic AI - Wide Column Database
Not enough data
7.5
6
Configuration
9.0
166
9.2
150
8.7
152
8.8
140
8.9
161
8.9
149
8.4
130
8.4
135
9.0
141
8.7
138
Database Administration
8.8
140
8.8
136
8.9
129
8.7
131
8.6
124
8.7
132
Availability
9.3
164
9.5
151
9.0
157
8.8
146
8.7
144
8.9
135
8.8
153
8.8
144
Security
8.8
88
8.7
122
9.0
101
8.7
125
8.8
90
8.7
125
Data Management
8.9
109
8.9
136
8.7
91
8.7
128
Database Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon DynamoDB and ScyllaDB are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Key Value Databases
Unique Categories
Amazon DynamoDB is categorized as Document Databases
ScyllaDB is categorized as Wide Column Database
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon DynamoDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ScyllaDB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
27.1%
Information Technology and Services
16.6%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Banking
3.0%
Other
43.0%
Computer Software
30.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Financial Services
6.1%
Education Management
3.7%
Banking
3.7%
Other
43.5%
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Discussions
What is Amazon DynamoDB describe an application that can benefit from Amazon Dynamodb?
3 Comments
PS
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Which of the following is a feature of DynamoDB?
3 Comments
HS
Indeed, it is a managed database service. Stores the documents in key value format. Choosing the primary key is very important to derive optimum value from...Read more
What is the most complex usage of dynamodb?
2 Comments
FH
G2 is not honest.
I wrote 4 detailed reviews because I should win a $10 Amazon gift card for each review. According to G2 dashboard, my reviews reached...Read more
What is the agenda for the coming quarter, what new features will be introduced?
2 Comments
PC
Planned features for Scylla Open Source 4.x and 5.x
• Enhancements to our DynamoDB compatible API (Alternator)
• Faster resumable streaming (Repair base...Read more
ScyllaDB has no more discussions with answers
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