Amazon RDS vs Microsoft SQL Server
| Amazon RDS | Microsoft SQL Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | — |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Database Software, Best Spatial Databases, Best Relational Databases. On Specifiction, Amazon RDS scores higher on our published basis.