Amazon RDS vs Google Cloud SQL
| Amazon RDS | Google Cloud SQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $0.04/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | api, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
Both are listed in Best Database Software, Best Spatial Databases, Best Database Proxy Software, Best Relational Databases, Best Database Performance Monitoring Software. On Specifiction, Amazon RDS scores higher on our published basis.