What's the Difference Between AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS DataSync?
Compare AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) and AWS DataSync side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.
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AWS Database Migration Service (DMS)
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AWS DataSync
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Category
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Migration & Modernization |
Management & Governance, Data Transfer |
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Description
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Securely migrates databases with minimal downtime and zero data loss |
Simplify and accelerate secure data migration to AWS storage services. |
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Key features
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Pricing model
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Pay per replication instance hour |
Pay per GB of data copied |
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Free tier
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No |
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Expert take
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“DMS handles both homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations with continuous replication. The serverless option auto-scales for variable workloads without capacity planning.” |
“DataSync moves data between on-premises storage and AWS at speeds up to 10x faster than open-source tools. It handles encryption, integrity validation, and bandwidth throttling.” |
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When to use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) or AWS DataSync
Use AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) when:
- Database migration
- Continuous replication
- Cross-engine migration
- Data warehouse loading
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Use AWS DataSync when:
- Data migration
- Data replication
- Cold data archival
- Data protection
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