Amazon Web Services

by Amazon Web Services · Seattle, United States · Since 2006

Largest cloud platform with Mumbai and Hyderabad regions.

Cloud platforms & infrastructureRecommended

Starting price: Pay as you go
Free trial / plan: Free trial
Deployment: Cloud; Web
App Advisor rating: 4.5; transparency & India fit

What is Amazon Web Services?

Amazon Web Services is cloud platforms & infrastructure from Amazon Web Services, based in Seattle, United States and has been building software since 2006. Largest cloud platform with Mumbai and Hyderabad regions.

Cloud platforms provide compute, storage, databases, networking and managed services on demand. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud operate Indian regions; DigitalOcean, Linode and Indian providers offer simpler pricing for smaller workloads.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

+20 years in business — a mature, stable product
+One of the top-ranked cloud platforms & infrastructure options in our catalogue

What to watch out for

−No permanently free plan
−Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Amazon Web Services features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Amazon Web Services adds. Verify depth in a demo.

Virtual machines and containers
Managed databases
Object storage and CDN
Serverless and functions
Kubernetes services
Indian regions and data residency
Identity and access control
Cost management

Amazon Web Services pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Amazon Web Services charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on aws.amazon.com.

Amazon Web Services screenshots

Specifications

Category: Cloud platforms & infrastructure
Vendor: Amazon Web Services
Headquarters: Seattle, United States
Founded: 2006
Pricing model: Subscription
Starting price: Pay as you go
Deployment: Cloud
Platforms: Web
Best for: Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India: No

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Amazon Web Services — frequently asked questions

What is Amazon Web Services?+

Amazon Web Services is cloud platforms & infrastructure by Amazon Web Services. Largest cloud platform with Mumbai and Hyderabad regions.

How much does Amazon Web Services cost?+

Amazon Web Services does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does Amazon Web Services offer a free trial or free plan?+

Amazon Web Services typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Amazon Web Services made in India?+

No. Amazon Web Services is developed by Amazon Web Services in Seattle, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Amazon Web Services best suited for?+

Amazon Web Services suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cloud platforms & infrastructure.

What are the best alternatives to Amazon Web Services?+

Popular alternatives in cloud platforms & infrastructure include ImageKit, Google Cloud Platform, Gumlet. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Amazon Web Services deployed?+

Amazon Web Services is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.