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Amazon RDS vs Bitrix24

Amazon RDS logo

Amazon RDS

Database & Data Management

Set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Bitrix24 logo

Bitrix24

CRM & Sales

All-in-one CRM and business automation platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bitrix24 has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Amazon RDS no super-user access or direct host connectivity limits advanced customization; Bitrix24 the free plan is limited to 2 users and 5 GB of storage
  • They diverge on capability: Amazon RDS covers Multiple DB Engines, Bitrix24 covers Contact management.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Amazon RDS and Bitrix24 actually diverge.

Attributes where Amazon RDS and Bitrix24 differ
AttributeAmazon RDSBitrix24
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelUnknownsubscription
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsAWS Cloud, Multi-AZ, Multi-regionWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryDatabase & Data ManagementCRM & Sales
Founded20062012

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

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 RDS

  • Multiple DB Engines
  • Automated Backups
  • Multi-AZ Deployment
  • Read Replicas
  • Encryption
  • Performance Insights
  • Automatic Scaling
  • MySQL

Only in Bitrix24

  • Contact management
  • Sales pipeline
  • Service desk
  • Project management
  • Chat
  • Automation
  • Mobile app
  • Slack

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Amazon RDS

  • Transaction processingnot Bitrix24
  • Data storagenot Bitrix24
  • Application backendnot Bitrix24
  • Reportingnot Bitrix24
  • Data analyticsnot Bitrix24

Bitrix24

  • CRM and sales pipeline management for a small businessnot Amazon RDS
  • Team chat, tasks and project management in one suitenot Amazon RDS
  • Telephony and email integrated with customer recordsnot Amazon RDS
  • Document storage and collaborationnot Amazon RDS
  • Workflow automation and HR records on the higher tiersnot Amazon RDS

Where each one falls short

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

Amazon RDS

  • No super-user access or direct host connectivity limits advanced customization
  • Pricing unpredictable and expensive compared to GCP alternatives with equivalent features
  • Limited access to system procedures and tables requiring advanced permissions
  • No Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters) support for high-availability Oracle deployments

Bitrix24

  • The free plan is limited to 2 users and 5 GB of storage
  • Plans are flat-rate blocks with hard user ceilings, so exceeding 5, 50 or 100 users means jumping a tier rather than adding a seat
  • Monthly billing is roughly 40 percent dearer than annual, at $69 against $49 on Basic
  • Sales automation and invoicing need Standard at $99 a month, and workflow automation and HR need Professional at $199
  • SOC compliance and the 99.95 percent SLA are Enterprise only, from $399 a month

Pricing, plan by plan

Amazon RDS

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Amazon RDS review.

Bitrix24

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 12 users
    • Basic CRM
    • Chat
  • Basic$39/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Sales automation
    • Customer portal
  • Standard$99/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Advanced automation
    • Custom fields
  • Professional$199/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Amazon RDS if

  • You need multiple db engines.
  • You work on AWS Cloud, Multi-AZ, Multi-region.
  • You also want automated backups.
Amazon RDS review

Choose Bitrix24 if

  • You need contact management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sales pipeline.
Bitrix24 review

Questions people ask

Is Amazon RDS or Bitrix24 better?
Neither clearly leads. Amazon RDS starts at On request and Bitrix24 at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Amazon RDS or Bitrix24?
Bitrix24 has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Amazon RDS and Free for Bitrix24.
Does Amazon RDS or Bitrix24 run on more platforms?
Amazon RDS runs on AWS Cloud, Multi-AZ, Multi-region. Bitrix24 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Bitrix24 for free?
Yes. Bitrix24 has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Amazon RDS starts at On request.
What is Amazon RDS best used for?
Amazon RDS is most often used for transaction processing, data storage, application backend, reporting. Of those, transaction processing and data storage are not what Bitrix24 is typically brought in for.
What can Amazon RDS do that Bitrix24 cannot?
Amazon RDS covers Multiple DB Engines, Automated Backups, Multi-AZ Deployment, Read Replicas. Bitrix24 covers Contact management, Sales pipeline, Service desk, Project management. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Amazon RDS: What databases does Amazon RDS support?

Amazon RDS supports Amazon Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle Database, and Microsoft SQL Server as managed database engines.

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Amazon RDS: Does Amazon RDS handle backups automatically?

Yes. Amazon RDS automates backup configuration, backing up your database and transaction logs. Blue/Green Deployments allow safer updates by mirroring production in staging before applying changes.

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Amazon RDS: How does Amazon RDS Proxy improve performance?

Amazon RDS Proxy is a managed database proxy that makes applications more scalable by reducing database connection overhead, more resilient to database failures, and more secure through built-in authentication.

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Amazon RDS: Does Amazon RDS provide read replicas?

Yes. Amazon RDS supports read replicas across availability zones and regions, enabling horizontal scaling of read capacity while maintaining a single write primary.

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Amazon RDS: Can I access the host directly via SSH or Remote Desktop?

No. Amazon RDS does not allow direct host access via SSH, Telnet, or Windows Remote Desktop Connection. Database access is limited to database clients and management console.

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