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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)
AWS DataSync
Category

Migration & Modernization

Management & Governance, Data Transfer

Description

Securely migrates databases with minimal downtime and zero data loss

Simplify and accelerate secure data migration to AWS storage services.

Best for
  • Database migration
  • Continuous replication
  • Cross-engine migration
  • Data warehouse loading
  • Data migration
  • Data replication
  • Cold data archival
  • Data protection
Key features
  • Homogeneous & heterogeneous migration
  • Continuous replication
  • Schema conversion
  • Multi-AZ
  • Serverless
  • Automated data transfer
  • Encryption in transit
  • Data validation
  • Bandwidth throttling
  • Scheduling
Pricing model

Pay per replication instance hour

Pay per GB of data copied

Free tier

Yes

No

Expert take

“DMS handles both homogeneous and heterogeneous migrations with continuous replication. The serverless option auto-scales for variable workloads without capacity planning.”
— Riku Kobayashi, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

“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.”
— Didier Durand, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

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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

Learn more about AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) »

Use AWS DataSync when:

  • Data migration
  • Data replication
  • Cold data archival
  • Data protection

Learn more about AWS DataSync »

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