AWS Review
Verdict: AWS earns 4.5/5 from 16,800 reviews, ranking #2 of 5 cloud platforms we track. It suits Startups to enterprises best. Most services is its standout strength, while complex pricing is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on AWS
Amazon Web Services is the broadest and deepest cloud, with 200+ services across compute, storage, databases, and AI. Unmatched breadth, but complex to manage and cost.
Key features
- 200+ services
- EC2 compute
- S3 storage
- Global regions
- Pay-as-you-go
Pros & cons
Pros
- Most services
- Huge ecosystem
- Global scale
Cons
- Complex pricing
- Steep learning curve
Who AWS is for
A good fit if…
- • You are startups to enterprises.
- • Your use case is scalable apps.
- • Your use case is enterprise workloads.
- • Your use case is data & AI.
- • Most services matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Complex pricing would be a dealbreaker.
- • Steep learning curve would be a dealbreaker.
AWS pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | Free | — |
| Pay-as-you-goPopular | Custom | — |
How AWS compares
| Measure | AWS | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Starting price | Custom | $5/mo |
| Rank by rating | #2 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 4 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All AWS alternatives →Bottom line on AWS
4.5/5 · Paid · best for Startups to enterprises
Frequently asked questions
Is AWS worth it?+
AWS is rated 4.5/5 across 16,800 reviews and is best suited to Startups to enterprises. Most services is the standout strength; the main trade-off is complex pricing.
What do users like most about AWS?+
Most services, Huge ecosystem, Global scale.
What are the downsides of AWS?+
Complex pricing, Steep learning curve. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does AWS cost?+
AWS offers a free plan.
How does AWS compare with other cloud platforms?+
Among the 5 cloud platforms we track, AWS ranks #2 by rating (4.5/5 vs a 4.5/5 category average).
What is AWS best used for?+
Scalable apps, Enterprise workloads, Data & AI.