aid: amazon-memorydb
name: Amazon MemoryDB
description: Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is a durable, in-memory database service that delivers ultra-fast performance. It is
  Redis-compatible and provides microsecond reads, low single-digit millisecond writes, and enterprise-grade security.
type: Index
image: https://kinlane-productions.s3.amazonaws.com/apis-json/apis-json-logo.jpg
tags:
- AWS
- Broadcasting
- Media Processing
- Media
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/amazon-memorydb/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
created: '2026-03-16'
modified: '2026-05-19'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
- aid: amazon-memorydb:memorydb-api
  name: Amazon MemoryDB API
  description: Amazon MemoryDB for Redis is a durable, in-memory database service that delivers ultra-fast performance. It
    is Redis-compatible and provides microsecond reads, low single-digit millisecond writes, and enterprise-grade security.
  humanURL: https://aws.amazon.com/memorydb/
  baseURL: https://memory-db.us-east-1.amazonaws.com
  tags:
  - Broadcasting
  - Media Processing
  - Media
  properties:
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/memorydb/
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/amazon-memorydb-openapi-original.yml
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/memorydb/getting-started/
  - type: Pricing
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/memorydb/pricing/
  - type: FAQ
    url: https://aws.amazon.com/memorydb/faqs/
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-acls.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-clusters.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-engineversions.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-events.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-nodetypes.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-parametergroups.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-reservednodes.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-shards.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-snapshots.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-subnetgroups.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-tags.yaml
  - type: NaftikoCapability
    url: capabilities/amazon-memorydb-users.yaml
common:
- type: Portal
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/memorydb/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://docs.aws.amazon.com/memorydb/
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/
- type: Support
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/premiumsupport/
- type: Blog
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/media/
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/aws
- type: Console
  url: https://console.aws.amazon.com/memorydb/
- type: SignUp
  url: https://portal.aws.amazon.com/billing/signup
- type: StatusPage
  url: https://health.aws.amazon.com/health/status
- type: Contact
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/contact-us/
- type: SpectralRules
  url: rules/amazon-memorydb-spectral-rules.yml
- type: Vocabulary
  url: vocabulary/amazon-memorydb-vocabulary.yaml
- type: Features
  data:
  - name: Redis Compatibility
    description: Fully compatible with Redis and Memcached data structures, APIs, and commands.
  - name: Durable In-Memory Storage
    description: Multi-AZ transactional log ensures data durability without sacrificing performance.
  - name: Ultra-Fast Performance
    description: Microsecond read and low single-digit millisecond write latency at scale.
  - name: Cluster Management
    description: Create and manage MemoryDB clusters, shards, and replicas with ease.
  - name: Snapshot and Restore
    description: Create point-in-time snapshots for backup and restore operations.
  - name: Access Control Lists
    description: Fine-grained access control with user-based ACLs for security.
  - name: Multi-Region Clusters
    description: Deploy clusters across multiple AWS regions for global low-latency access.
- type: UseCases
  data:
  - name: Microservices Session Management
    description: Store session data with ultra-low latency for modern microservices applications.
  - name: Real-Time Leaderboards
    description: Maintain sorted sets for gaming leaderboards and ranking systems.
  - name: Caching Layer
    description: Use as a durable caching layer to reduce database load and improve response times.
  - name: Pub/Sub Messaging
    description: Build real-time messaging and event streaming with Redis pub/sub patterns.
- type: Integrations
  data:
  - name: Amazon VPC
    description: Deploy MemoryDB clusters within a VPC for network isolation.
  - name: AWS KMS
    description: Encrypt data at rest using AWS Key Management Service keys.
  - name: Amazon CloudWatch
    description: Monitor cluster metrics including cache hits, memory usage, and connections.
  - name: AWS IAM
    description: Control access using IAM policies and roles.
  - name: Amazon ElastiCache
    description: Migrate from ElastiCache Redis to MemoryDB for durable storage.
- type: Integrations
  url: https://aws.amazon.com/partners/
integrations:
- name: Partner Programs
- name: Resources
- name: Success Stories
- name: Work with an AWS Partner
- name: AWS Marketplace
- name: AWS Partner Central
- name: Partner Paths
- name: co-sell with AWS
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com