Aiven for PostgreSQL vs Azure Database for MySQL
| Aiven for PostgreSQL | Azure Database for MySQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $5/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Paid from | 5 /mo | — |
| Deployment model | cloud | cloud |
| Managed service | Yes | Yes |
| High availability | Yes | Yes |
| Read replicas | Yes | Yes |
| JSON data support | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum connections | 15 connections | 85 connections |
| Backup retention | — | 35 days |
Both are listed in Best Relational Databases. On The Geeks Club, Aiven for PostgreSQL scores higher on our published basis.