Managed MariaDB vs AWS RDS vs Self-hosted
Detailed comparison to choose the best MariaDB database solution for your business. Sovereign hosting, expert DBA or public cloud?
| Criteria | RDEM + Signal18 | AWS RDS | Self-hosted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Location | France (Equinix, Paris region) | Ireland / Frankfurt | Your choice |
| Expert DBA included | Yes (RDEM team + Signal18 escalation) | No (generic support) | Must recruit |
| Automated failover | Yes (Signal18 Replication Manager) | Multi-AZ (slow switchover) | Self-configured |
| Galera Cluster (3 DC) | Yes, synchronous replication | Not available | Self-managed |
| GDPR compliance | Native (hosted in France) | Complex (contractual clauses) | Depends on your infrastructure |
| Dedicated network | BGP AS206014 (own network) | Shared network | Depends on datacenter |
| Backups | Daily, stored in France/EU | Automatic, stored in US/EU | Self-configured |
| Price (16G RAM / 4 CPU) | €275/month all-inclusive | ~$350-500 USD/month | Server + DBA to recruit |
| On-premise available | Yes, management in your DCs | No (cloud only) | Yes, but without support |
Indicative pricing. AWS RDS based on db.r6g.xlarge eu-west-1 with Multi-AZ.
Request a custom quoteWhy choose RDEM Systems managed MariaDB?
Data sovereignty: unlike AWS RDS which hosts your data in Ireland or Frankfurt, RDEM Systems hosts your production databases in Equinix datacenters in the Paris region (France), on its own autonomous BGP network AS206014.
Technical expertise: your MariaDB infrastructure is managed by specialized DBAs at RDEM Systems, with support from Signal18, publisher of Replication Manager and founded by MySQL and MariaDB veterans. No generic support — a dedicated French expert DBA.
Native Galera Cluster: synchronous replication across 3 datacenters, a feature unavailable on AWS RDS and complex to manage self-hosted.
Complete infrastructure: RDEM Systems also offers managed Proxmox virtualization, sovereign cloud backup and 24/7 server management.
Want to go further?
The comparison is clear — here are the concrete next steps depending on your starting point.
You're on AWS RDS / Aurora
Progressive exit to sovereign MariaDB hosted in France. CLOUD Act, sizing, replication, short cutover.
Migrate from AWS RDSYou're self-hosting MySQL
MySQL → MariaDB migration with compatibility audit, pilot environment, and rollback included.
Migrate from MySQLYou need a DBA expert
Recurring Remote DBA (monitoring, tuning, incidents) or one-shot audit co-reviewed by Signal18 on your existing infrastructure.
See Remote DBAStart your managed MariaDB project
Let's discuss your database needs. Our DBA team advises you on the optimal architecture for your use case.
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