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Amazon Aurora vs Boomi

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Amazon Aurora

Software

MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database built for the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Boomi

Software

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
$299/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Amazon Aurora has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amazon Aurora aurora requires AWS ecosystem knowledge and integration with other AWS services; Boomi subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon Aurora covers MySQL/PostgreSQL Compatible, Boomi covers Cloud integration.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon Aurora and Boomi actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon Aurora and Boomi differ
AttributeAmazon AuroraBoomi
Starting priceFree$299/month
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsAWS CloudWeb, On-premise
Founded20062000

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Amazon Aurora

  • MySQL/PostgreSQL Compatible
  • 5x MySQL Performance
  • Auto-scaling Storage
  • Global Database
  • Serverless v2
  • Multi-master
  • Fault Tolerant
  • AWS Lambda

Only in Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Amazon Aurora

  • Transaction processingnot Boomi
  • Data storagenot Boomi
  • Application backendnot Boomi
  • Reportingnot Boomi
  • Data analyticsnot Boomi

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot Amazon Aurora
  • API management and publishingnot Amazon Aurora
  • Master data management across systemsnot Amazon Aurora
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot Amazon Aurora
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot Amazon Aurora

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Amazon Aurora

  • Aurora requires AWS ecosystem knowledge and integration with other AWS services
  • Pricing can become expensive with high-traffic applications using many read replicas
  • Limited support for non-relational data types compared to NoSQL alternatives

Boomi

  • Subscription tier prices are not published; only the pay-as-you-go base of $99 a month plus usage is stated
  • Metered on several axes at once, including connections, users, environments and API transactions, so the bill is hard to predict from any one of them
  • Connection counts, environments and user seats are all capped by edition

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon Aurora

Free
  • Serverless v2$0.12/hour
    • Auto-scaling
    • Pay per ACU
    • Instant scaling
  • Provisioned$29/month
    • Dedicated instances
    • Predictable performance
    • Reserved capacity

Boomi

$299/month
  • Starter$299/month
    • 50 integrations
    • Basic support
  • Growth$799/month
    • Unlimited integrations
    • Advanced analytics
  • Enterprise$1999/month
    • Custom SLA
    • Dedicated support
    • Advanced security

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon Aurora if

  • You need mysql/postgresql compatible.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on AWS Cloud.
  • You also want 5x mysql performance.
Amazon Aurora review

Choose Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon Aurora or Boomi better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon Aurora starts at Free and Boomi at $299/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon Aurora or Boomi?
Amazon Aurora has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Amazon Aurora and $299/month for Boomi.
Does Amazon Aurora or Boomi run on more platforms?
Amazon Aurora runs on AWS Cloud. Boomi runs on Web, On-premise.
Can I use Amazon Aurora for free?
Yes. Amazon Aurora has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Boomi starts at $299/month.
What is Amazon Aurora best used for?
Amazon Aurora is most often used for transaction processing, data storage, application backend, reporting. Of those, transaction processing and data storage are not what Boomi is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon Aurora do that Boomi cannot?
Amazon Aurora covers MySQL/PostgreSQL Compatible, 5x MySQL Performance, Auto-scaling Storage, Global Database. Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amazon Aurora: Is Amazon Aurora compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL?

Yes, Amazon Aurora offers MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility with full compatibility to their open-source counterparts, allowing you to migrate existing databases with standard tools.

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Amazon Aurora: What uptime SLA does Amazon Aurora provide?

Aurora is designed for up to 99.99% single-region uptime and 99.999% multi-region uptime with automatic failover.

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Amazon Aurora: How much does Amazon Aurora cost?

Aurora uses serverless, usage-based pricing where you pay only for consumed capacity. Typical pricing ranges from $50-70 per month for minimal setups to $400-600 per month for small production clusters.

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Amazon Aurora: Can Amazon Aurora scale automatically?

Yes, Aurora automatically scales to match workload demands without performance degradation, supporting both read and write scaling.

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Amazon Aurora: How many read replicas does Aurora support?

Aurora supports up to 15 low-latency read replicas for distributing read traffic across your application.

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