Memcachier
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What is Memcachier
MemCachier is a managed Memcached service used to add an in-memory key-value cache in front of databases and web applications. It targets developers and teams that need to reduce database load and improve response times for read-heavy workloads. The service focuses on hosted Memcached with operational features such as provisioning, monitoring, and scaling rather than providing a general-purpose database engine.
Managed Memcached operations
MemCachier provides a hosted Memcached layer so teams do not need to run and patch cache nodes themselves. It typically includes service provisioning, basic administration, and operational monitoring as part of the offering. This fits common web and API architectures where a cache is used to offload frequent reads from a primary datastore.
Standards-based cache interface
The product uses the Memcached protocol, which is widely supported by application frameworks and client libraries. This reduces application changes compared with adopting a proprietary caching API. It also makes it easier to migrate workloads between environments that support Memcached.
Simple fit for web apps
MemCachier is designed for straightforward key-value caching use cases such as session storage, page fragment caching, and caching query results. For teams that already use Memcached semantics, the service can be integrated with minimal architectural change. This specialization can be advantageous compared with broader platforms where caching is only one component among many.
Not a general database
MemCachier is a cache service, not a system of record, and it does not replace a primary database. Data stored in Memcached is typically ephemeral and may be evicted under memory pressure. Use cases requiring durability, complex querying, or strong consistency need a separate database layer.
Feature scope limited to caching
Compared with broader DBaaS platforms, MemCachier focuses narrowly on Memcached and does not provide integrated database, search, or application-building capabilities. Teams may need additional services for persistence, analytics, and developer tooling. This can increase the number of vendors and integrations in the overall stack.
Memcached constraints apply
Memcached’s data model is simple key-value storage without native secondary indexes or rich query support. Common requirements such as fine-grained access patterns, complex data structures, or multi-key transactions must be handled in application code. Cache invalidation and consistency with the backing datastore remain application responsibilities.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | $0 (Totally free forever) | 25MB cache; 1 Proxy; Basic Analytics; Fully managed; 24/7 Monitoring; 10 connections. |
| Basic | Starting at ~$14/month | 100MB / 250MB / 500MB sizes; 1 Proxy; Historical Analytics; Unlimited connections; High Availability Cluster; Best-effort support; Credential management; Alerting. |
| Advanced | Starting at ~$58/month | 1GB / 2.5GB / 5GB / 7.5GB sizes; 2 Proxies; Historical Analytics; 2–3 proxy servers; Access Control; Introspection; includes Basic features. |
| Business | Starting at ~$440/month | 10GB / 25GB / 50GB / 75GB / 100GB sizes; 4 Proxies; Advanced Analytics; 4–6 proxy servers; 24/7 Support; includes Advanced features. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (Contact Sales) | Larger cache sizes; SAML single sign-on; Dedicated cluster in separate VPC; Multi‑AZ setups; Dedicated account manager; enterprise SLAs. |
Seller details
MemCachier, Inc.
San Francisco, California, United States
2012
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