Why are Oracle Cloud accounts cheaper than AWS?

Oracle Cloud is competitively priced to gain market share. The Always Free tier and competitive credit pricing are part of Oracle's growth strategy.

Can I run PostgreSQL or MySQL on Oracle Cloud?

Yes — OCI supports MySQL HeatWave and PostgreSQL as managed database services, not just Oracle DB.

Should I buy an Oracle Cloud account for always-free resources?

If you need permanent free compute (Arm Ampere) or Autonomous Database, an Oracle Cloud account delivers long-term value that AWS's 12-month free tier cannot match.

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Oracle Cloud vs AWS Accounts

Oracle Cloud and AWS represent two very different cloud philosophies. Oracle Cloud's Always Free tier and Arm Ampere compute offer remarkable long-term value; AWS provides unmatched breadth. This comparison helps you choose based on your database, compute, and budget requirements.

Comparison Table Verdict Buy Accounts FAQ

Quick Answer

Oracle Cloud is the better choice for best always-free resources and best for oracle db.
AWS wins on best service breadth and best for large teams.
AWS has the lower entry price — accounts start from $15.
Both Oracle Cloud and AWS are available here as verified accounts with instant delivery and a 7-day replacement guarantee.

Verdict by Category

Best always-free resources

Oracle Cloud

OCI's Always Free tier includes 4 vCPU Arm + 24 GB RAM and Autonomous DB — permanently free, not just for 12 months.

Best service breadth

AWS

AWS has 200+ services; Oracle Cloud focuses on compute, storage, and database.

Best for Oracle DB

Oracle Cloud

Oracle Autonomous Database is a native OCI service — far cheaper and better integrated than running Oracle DB on AWS.

Best credit value

Oracle Cloud

OCI $300 credit at $45 is priced similarly to GCP but includes Always Free resources on top.

Best for large teams

AWS

More tooling, more hiring pool familiarity, and deeper enterprise integrations.

Feature Comparison

Feature

Oracle Cloud

AWS

Entry account price

$40 (New Account)

$15 (Free Trial)

Always Free compute

4 vCPU Arm + 24 GB RAM (forever)

750 hrs t2.micro/month (12 months)

Always Free database

Autonomous DB (forever)

RDS free tier (12 months only)

vCPU compute accounts

Not sold separately

8–512 vCPU tiers

Largest credit tier

Not sold beyond $300

$100,000 at $13,000

Oracle DB support

Native + Autonomous DB

Via Oracle licenses only

Delivery time

30 min – 12 hours

2–8 hours

Replacement guarantee

7 days (select tiers)

How to Decide

Choose Oracle Cloud if…

OCI's Always Free tier includes 4 vCPU Arm + 24 GB RAM and Autonomous DB — permanently free, not just for 12 months.
Oracle Autonomous Database is a native OCI service — far cheaper and better integrated than running Oracle DB on AWS.
OCI $300 credit at $45 is priced similarly to GCP but includes Always Free resources on top.

Choose AWS if…

AWS has 200+ services; Oracle Cloud focuses on compute, storage, and database.
More tooling, more hiring pool familiarity, and deeper enterprise integrations.

Still unsure? If your team uses Microsoft software → choose Oracle Cloud. For AI/ML workloads → choose Oracle Cloud. For maximum service breadth → choose Oracle Cloud.

Buy Accounts — Both Providers

Oracle Cloud Accounts

Oracle $300 Credit

$300 Oracle Credit · 30min–12hr Delivery

$45

Oracle New Account

New Oracle Account · 30min–12hr Delivery

$40

Oracle Old Account

Aged Oracle Account · 30min–12hr Delivery

$90

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AWS Accounts

AWS Free Trial

Free Trial Account · 2–8 Hour Delivery

$15

AWS 8 vCPU

8 vCPU Account · 2–8 Hour Delivery

$35

AWS 32 vCPU

32 vCPU Account · 2–8 Hour Delivery

$80

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Buying Both?

Many teams buy accounts from both Oracle Cloud and AWS — one for primary workloads and one for benchmarking or specific features available only on one platform. Cloud Accounts sells accounts from all 12 providers individually; no minimum order required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — OCI runs standard Linux VMs, containers, and Kubernetes perfectly well. The Always Free Arm compute is excellent for any workload, not just Oracle DB.

The Bottom Line

Choose Oracle Cloud if you prioritise best always-free resources, or AWS if best service breadth matters more to your team. There's no universally "best" cloud — only the best fit for your workload and budget. Whichever you choose, you can buy a verified Oracle Cloud or AWS account from Cloud Accounts, delivered within hours and backed by our 7-day guarantee.

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