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Overview |
ScaleGrid | Azure Database | Amazon RDS | DigitalOcean MySQL | |
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Performance BenchmarkSee how ScaleGrid improves throughput across balanced workload scenarios |
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ScaleGrid performs up to 300% better.
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ScaleGrid performs up to 200% better.
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ScaleGrid performs up to 46% better.
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Coming soon
ScaleGrid performs up to 300% better.
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Bring Your Own Cloud (AWS and Azure)Deploy deployments of all sizes in your own AWS and Azure account |
Azure only |
AWS only |
DigitalOcean only |
Must host through their plans Azure onlyAWS onlyDigitalOcean only |
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MySQL Super User AccessKeep full super user administrative control over your MySQL deployments |
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No | No | No |
No
No
No
No
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SSH Access To The Underlying MachineKeep root access to the underlying machines, and install custom software agents |
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No | No | No |
No
No
No
No
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Plugin Extension Support for MySQLInstall custom plugins to accommodate your needs with no restrictions |
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No | No | No |
No
No
No
No
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Local SSD Disk Support on AWS or DigitalOceanUse local SSD disks for high disk read/write performance |
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No | No | No |
No
No
No
No
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On-Premise DBaaS SupportManage databases on-premise or in a private cloud |
No | No | No |
No
No
No
No
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Single Console Management for Multiple DatabasesSupport for MongoDB®Database, Redis™, MySQL, and PostgreSQL |
MongoDB®Database, Redis™, MySQL, PostgreSQL |
Yes
Redis™, MySQL, PostgreSQL |
Yes
MySQL, PostgreSQL |
Yes
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis™ |
Yes
MongoDB®Database, Redis™, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Yes
Redis™, MySQL, PostgreSQL
Yes
MySQL, PostgreSQL
Yes
MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis™ |
Fully Customizable RAM, Disk Size & Instance TypeCustomize RAM, disk size, IOPS and instance type at any size for free |
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No
Custom Azure instance types and premium disks not supported |
Yes | No |
No
No
Custom Azure instance types and premium disks not supported
Yes
No
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Custom Read Replica Set ConfigurationsCustomize your replica set size as per your needs |
Coming soon |
No |
Yes
With dynamic read replica creations |
Yes |
No
No
Yes
With dynamic read replica creations
Yes
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MySQL Replication TechnologyReplication model for MySQL |
MySQL Asynchronous and Semi-synchronous |
Asynchronous |
Asynchronous & Custom Synchronous |
Asynchronous |
Supports MySQL Group Replication Asynchronous Asynchronous & Custom Synchronous Asynchronous |
Security |
ScaleGrid | Azure Database | Amazon RDS | DigitalOcean MySQL | |
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Control Access With Security GroupsLock down access without having to deal with IP whitelists |
No | Yes | No |
Only on Compose Enterprise plans
No
Yes
No
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Encryption at RestDisk encryption to protect your stored data against potential attacks |
AWS & Azure |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Support |
ScaleGrid | Azure Database | Amazon RDS | DigitalOcean MySQL | |
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24x7 Support, 1 Hour Response SLA24x7 support from database experts included free in your MySQL hosting plan |
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No |
Only basic support included free |
No |
Only on Compose Enterprise plans
No
Only basic support included free |
Performance Debugging Support & Proactive MonitoringGet help debugging performance issues stay proactive with customizable monitoring alerts |
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No | No |
Limited |
No
No
No
Limited |
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