Overview
Amazon Web Services is the largest cloud computing platform, offering hundreds of services spanning compute (EC2, Lambda), storage (S3), databases (RDS, DynamoDB), networking, and machine learning, used by everything from startups to the world's largest enterprises.
Available On
WebAPI
Key Features
EC2 virtual servers & Lambda serverless
S3 object storage
RDS, DynamoDB & Aurora databases
VPC networking & IAM
SageMaker & Bedrock for AI/ML
Pros
- Unmatched breadth and depth of services
- Massive global infrastructure footprint and reliability
- Deep enterprise compliance and security tooling
Cons
- Notoriously complex pricing that's easy to misconfigure
- Steep learning curve compared to simplified platforms
- Support at meaningful SLA levels is a paid add-on
Pricing Plans
Free TierFREE
Free
- 12 months of select free-tier services
- Always-free limited usage
Pay-as-you-goFREE
Free
- No upfront cost
- Billed per service usage
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Quick Info
Websiteaws.amazon.com
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Team SizeENTERPRISE
ReleasedJanuary 1, 2006
Last UpdatedJune 1, 2026
Monthly Visits400.0M
API AvailableYes
Open SourceNo
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