Compare the Top In-Memory Databases for Cloud as of December 2025

What are In-Memory Databases for Cloud?

In-memory databases store data directly in a system’s main memory (RAM) rather than on traditional disk-based storage, enabling much faster data access and processing. This approach significantly reduces latency and increases performance, making in-memory databases ideal for real-time analytics, high-frequency transactions, and applications requiring rapid data retrieval. They are often used in industries like finance, telecommunications, and e-commerce, where speed and scalability are critical. In-memory databases support both SQL and NoSQL models and typically include features for data persistence to avoid data loss during system shutdowns. Ultimately, they provide high-speed performance for time-sensitive applications while ensuring data availability and integrity. Compare and read user reviews of the best In-Memory Databases for Cloud currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.

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    SingleStore

    SingleStore

    SingleStore

    SingleStore (formerly MemSQL) is a distributed, highly-scalable SQL database that can run anywhere. We deliver maximum performance for transactional and analytical workloads with familiar relational models. SingleStore is a scalable SQL database that ingests data continuously to perform operational analytics for the front lines of your business. Ingest millions of events per second with ACID transactions while simultaneously analyzing billions of rows of data in relational SQL, JSON, geospatial, and full-text search formats. SingleStore delivers ultimate data ingestion performance at scale and supports built in batch loading and real time data pipelines. SingleStore lets you achieve ultra fast query response across both live and historical data using familiar ANSI SQL. Perform ad hoc analysis with business intelligence tools, run machine learning algorithms for real-time scoring, perform geoanalytic queries in real time.
    Starting Price: $0.69 per hour
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    Starcounter

    Starcounter

    Starcounter

    Our ACID in-memory technology and application server enable you to build lightning-fast enterprise software. Without custom tooling or new syntax. Starcounter applications let you achieve 50 to 1000 times better performance without adding complexity. Applications are written in regular C#, LINQ, and SQL. Even the ACID transactions are written in regular C# code. Full Visual Studio support including IntelliSense, debugger, and performance profiler. All the things you like, minus the headache. Write regular C# syntax with MVVM pattern to leverage ACID in-memory technology and thin client UI for extreme performance. Starcounter technology adds business value from day one. We leverage technology that’s already developed and in production, processing millions of business transactions for high-demand customers. Starcounter combines ACID in-memory database and application server into a single platform unmatched in performance, simplicity, and price.
    Starting Price: Free
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    Hazelcast

    Hazelcast

    Hazelcast

    In-Memory Computing Platform. The digital world is different. Microseconds matter. That's why the world's largest organizations rely on us to power their most time-sensitive applications at scale. New data-enabled applications can deliver transformative business power – if they meet today’s requirement of immediacy. Hazelcast solutions complement virtually any database to deliver results that are significantly faster than a traditional system of record. Hazelcast’s distributed architecture provides redundancy for continuous cluster up-time and always available data to serve the most demanding applications. Capacity grows elastically with demand, without compromising performance or availability. The fastest in-memory data grid, combined with third-generation high-speed event processing, delivered through the cloud.
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