Amazon DynamoDB alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Amazon DynamoDB: data model must be designed around access patterns in advance, and limited ad-hoc querying compared with SQL. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Amazon DynamoDB, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Azure Cosmos DB currently ranks first.
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Best Amazon DynamoDB alternative for most people
Azure Cosmos DBMicrosoft's serverless NoSQL database with multiple APIs.
Best Amazon DynamoDB alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
MongoDB AtlasDocument database with richer querying on any major cloud.
Best Amazon DynamoDB alternative for iPhone and Android
FirebaseManaged NoSQL with client SDKs, auth and realtime sync.
Best Amazon DynamoDB alternative for working in the browser
UpstashServerless key-value storage over HTTP, usable from any cloud.
Amazon DynamoDB alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Amazon DynamoDB?
Azure Cosmos DB ranks first right now. Microsoft's serverless NoSQL database with multiple APIs. MongoDB Atlas and Firebase follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Amazon DynamoDB?
Yes. Azure Cosmos DB (free plan + paid), MongoDB Atlas (free plan + paid), Firebase (free plan + paid) and Upstash (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Amazon DynamoDB?
None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Amazon DynamoDB?
The complaints we hear most: data model must be designed around access patterns in advance; limited ad-hoc querying compared with SQL; only available on AWS.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Amazon DynamoDB, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.