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AWS Cognito

by Amazon Web Services · Seattle, United States · Since 2014

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is AWS Cognito?

AWS Cognito is team chat & collaboration from Amazon Web Services, based in Seattle, United States and has been building software since 2014. User authentication.

Team collaboration tools provide channels, direct messages, file sharing and integrations so work conversations leave WhatsApp. Suites such as Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 bundle chat; dedicated products compete on search, threads and integrations.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams. Beyond team chat & collaboration, AWS Cognito also covers password managers & identity.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +12 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +Covers more than one software category, reducing the number of tools you run

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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AWS Cognito features

Category-standard capabilities plus what AWS Cognito adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Channels, threads and DMs
  • Video and voice huddles
  • File sharing and search
  • App integrations and bots
  • Guest access for clients
  • Wikis and knowledge bases
  • Mobile apps with notifications control
  • Admin controls and compliance
  • Free plan to start without a card

AWS Cognito pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How AWS Cognito 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.

Specifications

Category
Team chat & collaboration, Password managers & identity
Vendor
Amazon Web Services
Headquarters
Seattle, United States
Founded
2014
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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AWS Cognito — frequently asked questions

What is AWS Cognito?+

AWS Cognito is team chat & collaboration by Amazon Web Services. User authentication.

How much does AWS Cognito cost?+

AWS Cognito has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does AWS Cognito offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — AWS Cognito offers a free plan you can start with.

Is AWS Cognito made in India?+

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

Who is AWS Cognito best suited for?+

AWS Cognito suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for team chat & collaboration with password managers & identity.

What are the best alternatives to AWS Cognito?+

Popular alternatives in team chat & collaboration include Zoho Cliq, Zoho Connect, Flock. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is AWS Cognito deployed?+

AWS Cognito is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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