Distributed SQL has become the go-to choice for modern applications, offering the scalability, resilience, and performance needed in today’s global landscape. However, not all distributed SQL databases are created equal.
In this comparison, we look at CockroachDB in comparison to both Amazon Aurora, a cloud database with scalable extensions but with limited resilience and scalability, and Amazon DSQL, Amazon’s answer to resilient and scalable Postgres. You’ll learn that in both cases, Amazon’s offerings fall short in comparison with CockroachDB in scalability, resilience, and geo-placement of data. Readers will also find that for those who need two-data center resilience or hybrid and on-prem configurations, CockroachDB remains the only choice.