Amazon Web Services (AWS)
by Amazon
The world's most comprehensive cloud.
Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Amazon
- Pricing
- Usage-based — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Api
- Best for
- Enterprise, Developers
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2006
- Headquarters
- Seattle, WA, USA
What is Amazon Web Services (AWS)?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a web hosting tool from Amazon. AWS is the largest cloud platform, offering compute, storage, databases, and 200+ services.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) uses usage-based pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to enterprise, developers and runs on Web, Api.
Standout strengths include unmatched breadth, global scale, mature ecosystem. Worth weighing: complex, bills can surprise you.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) pricing
Pros
- Unmatched breadth
- Global scale
- Mature ecosystem
Cons
- Complex
- Bills can surprise you
- Steep learning curve
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Frequently asked questions
What is Amazon Web Services (AWS)?
AWS is the largest cloud platform, offering compute, storage, databases, and 200+ services.
How much does Amazon Web Services (AWS) cost?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is usage-based-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Amazon Web Services (AWS) have a free trial?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Amazon Web Services (AWS) support?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is available on Web, Api.