Is AWS actually overrated?

• overcomplicated
• expensive
• unnecessary

WindySpeeding said:

Nearly one-third of all cloud-based applications and services run on Amazon's hardware and AWS powers 34% of the top 100,000 busiest websites globally. These are the reasons why there is a sort of hype around AWS.
However, DigitalOcean / Vultr / Linode have more predictable monthly bills compared to AWS, because AWS Pay-as-you-go has a complex billing structure.

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cptbartowski said:

The truth is, you get what you pay for. DigitalOcean and others might be cheap, but when it comes to things like sending emails, AWS is superior to all of them. AWS can be expensive, but it's the best among them.

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Nikolaos said:

Yeah quality beats quantity most of the times; that's why AWS is better than DigitalOcean,Vultur,Linode etc.

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WindySpeeding said:

Nearly one-third of all cloud-based applications and services run on Amazon's hardware and AWS powers 34% of the top 100,000 busiest websites globally. These are the reasons why there is a sort of hype around AWS.
However, DigitalOcean / Vultr / Linode have more predictable monthly bills compared to AWS, because AWS Pay-as-you-go has a complex billing structure.

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cptbartowski said:

The truth is, you get what you pay for. DigitalOcean and others might be cheap, but when it comes to things like sending emails, AWS is superior to all of them. AWS can be expensive, but it's the best among them.

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Mihiaff said:

AWS definitely deserves its reputation for big companies and complex infrastructure, but for most small projects or startups it can feel like overkill with all the services and pricing layers. A lot of people just follow the hype, while simpler providers like DigitalOcean or Vultr often get the job done faster and cheaper for typical workloads.

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Nikolaos said:

Yeah quality beats quantity most of the times; that's why AWS is better than DigitalOcean,Vultur,Linode etc.

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monakhans said:

AWS deserves its reputation for large, complex systems where scalability, reliability, and advanced services matter. However, for many small or medium projects it can feel overly complex and expensive. Providers like DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Linode are often better for simplicity and cost.

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cptbartowski said:

Exactly, I tried all of them with my clients and best results are from AWS.

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ZenMarkets said:

you need to analyze the scale of your business. if its small just mess with Hostinger.

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Aurther said:

AWS is powerful, but for many small or medium projects it’s honestly overkill. Providers like DigitalOcean, Vultr, and Linode are much simpler and cheaper to manage.

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shhherrry said:

So basically, the general opinion is that AWS provides quality but at the same time, if you're a small business probably go for a cheaper host.

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