Amazon Aurora vs. Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Amazon Aurora | Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| Review count | 456 | 27 |
| Ease of use | 8.9 | 9.3 |
| Ease of setup | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Quality of support | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Meets requirements | 9.1 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 65.517241 | 53.846154 |
| Small Business | 37.7% | 25.9% |
| Mid-Market | 33.8% | 33.3% |
| Enterprise | 28.5% | 40.7% |
| Total page views | 391 | 164 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,532 | 1,488 |
Amazon Aurora
Amazon Aurora is a fully managed relational database service that combines the performance and availability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open-source databases. Compatible with MySQL and PostgreSQL, Aurora delivers up to five times the throughput of standard MySQL databases and up to three times that of standard PostgreSQL databases. It is designed for high availability, offering up to 99.99% availability within a single region and up to 99.999% across multiple regions.
- Scalability
- Ease of Use
- Availability
- Performance
- Reliability
- High Availability
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Whether you are a developer, a DBA, a data scientist, an educator, or just curious about databases, Oracle Database 18c Express Edition (XE) is the ideal way to get started. It is the same powerful Oracle Database that enterprises rely on worldwide, packaged for simple download, ease-of-use, and a full-featured experience. You get an Oracle Database to use in any environment, plus the ability to embed and redistribute – all completely free!