Ranked 6 of 6 in best backend-as-a-service platforms
A full-stack toolkit and hosting on AWS with no minimum fees. Costs depend on the AWS services an app uses, and it ties the app to AWS.
Best for Full-stack apps already on AWS
About AWS Amplify
AWS Amplify is a set of tools and hosting for full-stack web and mobile apps built on AWS services. It is aimed at developers who want backend features on AWS without building the infrastructure by hand. Amplify has no minimum fees or mandatory service usage, according to its pricing page.
Amplify usage is billed through the AWS services an app uses, so costs depend on the services in the project. Its pricing page includes examples outside the free tier, and new accounts can use the AWS Free Tier. Amplify suits teams already working on AWS, and it ties an app to AWS services.
Key features
- Full-stack web and mobile apps
- Hosting on AWS
- AWS Free Tier
- No minimum fees
Strengths
- No minimum fees or mandatory usage
- Works with the wider AWS ecosystem
Limits
- Costs depend on several underlying AWS services
- Ties the app to AWS services
Where AWS Amplify ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Backend-as-a-service platforms | 6 of 6 | 81.0 | Full-stack apps already on AWS |
Questions about AWS Amplify
- Is AWS Amplify free?
- AWS Amplify can be used without paying: No minimum fees; usage billed per AWS service; AWS Free Tier applies. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is AWS Amplify open source?
- No. AWS Amplify is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does AWS Amplify support?
- AWS Amplify is available on: Web.
- What is AWS Amplify best for?
- Full-stack apps already on AWS. In our ranking of backend-as-a-service platforms it is number 6 of 6 with a score of 81.0.
- What are the best alternatives to AWS Amplify?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Supabase, Firebase, Appwrite, Convex.