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Why AWS RDS is expensive, as a product growth scales from alpha to production, RDS costs explode from $5 to $14,204 with Multi-AZ and db.r6g.4xlarge instances

Cloud Database Costs

Why AWS RDS Is Expensive Once Your Product Starts Growing

If you’ve ever opened your cloud bill and paused a little longer than usual, you’re not alone. At some point …

Dr. Somya Hallan Mar 23, 2026 20 mins read

managed vs self hosted database comparison introducing a third model with full control and reduced operational complexity using a unified cloud approach

Managed vs Self Hosted Database: A 2026 Guide (with a Third Option Worth Considering)

For years, most teams have defaulted to managed database services. They’re easy to set up, require minimal operational effort, and …

Dr. Somya Hallan Mar 22, 2026 14 mins read

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