AWS Amplify
Frontend hosting tightly coupled with the AWS ecosystem.
Best use cases
• Frontend hosting
• Full-stack web apps
• Mobile backends
• Authentication and APIs
• AWS-integrated projects
Pros
• Deep AWS integration
• Supports full-stack applications
• Built-in auth and backend services
• Scales well for enterprise
• CI/CD included
Cons
• Steeper learning curve
• AWS complexity leaks through
• Overkill for simple static sites
Pricing
freemium
Free tier available + pay-as-you-go AWS pricing
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