Cloud Databases vs Self-Hosted Databases
Developers should use cloud databases when building scalable applications that require flexible data storage, such as web apps, mobile backends, or IoT systems, to reduce operational overhead and leverage built-in security and compliance meets developers should consider self-hosted databases when they need strict data sovereignty, such as in industries with heavy regulatory requirements like healthcare or finance, or when they require fine-grained control over performance and security configurations. Here's our take.
Cloud Databases
Developers should use cloud databases when building scalable applications that require flexible data storage, such as web apps, mobile backends, or IoT systems, to reduce operational overhead and leverage built-in security and compliance
Cloud Databases
Nice PickDevelopers should use cloud databases when building scalable applications that require flexible data storage, such as web apps, mobile backends, or IoT systems, to reduce operational overhead and leverage built-in security and compliance
Pros
- +They are ideal for projects needing rapid deployment, cost-efficiency based on usage, and integration with other cloud services like serverless computing or analytics tools
- +Related to: sql, nosql
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Self-Hosted Databases
Developers should consider self-hosted databases when they need strict data sovereignty, such as in industries with heavy regulatory requirements like healthcare or finance, or when they require fine-grained control over performance and security configurations
Pros
- +This approach is also beneficial for organizations with existing on-premises infrastructure investments or those handling sensitive data that cannot be stored in public clouds due to privacy concerns
- +Related to: database-administration, sql
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
These tools serve different purposes. Cloud Databases is a platform while Self-Hosted Databases is a database. We picked Cloud Databases based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.
Based on overall popularity. Cloud Databases is more widely used, but Self-Hosted Databases excels in its own space.
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