# What is TiDB Cloud
  + TiDB Cloud is a fully featured Database as a Service or (DBaaS) that sits on top of TiDB


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This means that all the benefits of TiDB are included in the cloud in addition to the benefits of DBaaS.

Lets examine DBaaS vs Traditional Databases.

Features and Benefits of TiDB Cloud (in addition to the features of TiDB)

Operational Analytics

Multi-Cloud Support

Productivity Boost

Enterprise Grade Security

High Resiliency

Expert Support

Focus on applications and business versus infrastructure