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Amazon Aurora vs H2 Database Engine

A side-by-side look at Amazon Aurora and H2 Database Engine. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Amazon Aurora

Amazon Aurora

Development

Amazon Aurora is a fully managed relational database service created by Amazon Web Services (AWS). It offers the performance and availability of traditional enterprise databases at a lower cost.

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H2 Database Engine

H2 Database Engine

Development

H2 is an open-source relational database management system written in Java. It can be embedded in Java applications or run in client-server mode. H2 supports SQL and JDBC APIs and has a small footprint, making it well-suited for testing, prototyping, and small applications.

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