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# [Relational Databases on AWS: Comparing RDS and Aurora](https://blog.guilleojeda.com/relational-databases-on-aws-comparing-rds-and-aurora?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Explore the differences between Amazon RDS and Aurora for running relational databases on AWS. Features, advantages, use cases, and performance benefits.

Apr 23, 2024 · 10 min read · blog.guilleojeda.com  
Updated Dec 18, 2024  
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## Written by

[Guillermo Ojeda](https://hashnode.com/@GuilleOjeda)

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Cloud Architecture Consultant, making tech solutions simpler and cheaper | Author of the Simple AWS newsletter and the Node.js on AWS book.

Hi! I'm Guille Ojeda, Cloud Architecture Consultant To put it simply, I create simple solutions for complex technical problems. My focus is on designing scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions that startups, scaleups and SMBs can lean on to grow. I lean on years of experience in cloud architecture and consulting to deliver solutions that are easy to understand and manage.

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[Daniel Hofman](https://hashnode.com/@danhof)

[Apr 24, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/relational-databases-on-aws-comparing-rds-and-aurora/662846dc6eded5ddd0d25122/comment/662886e3006ab39f60a5affa)

A lot of good information. I use RDS PostgreSQL. It’s nice to see the comparison. Thank you for sharing!