AWS Amplify vs S3
| Feature/Aspect | AWS Amplify | Amazon S3 |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Full-stack application development and deployment | Object storage service |
| Use Case | Building web and mobile applications | Storing and retrieving any amount of data |
| Hosting | Yes, for web and mobile apps | No, primarily for storage |
| Backend Services | Yes, includes APIs, authentication, analytics, etc. | No, but integrates with other AWS services |
| Deployment | CI/CD for web and mobile apps | Not applicable |
| Authentication | Built-in with AWS Cognito | Requires integration with other services |
| Real-time Data | Supported with GraphQL (AWS AppSync) | Not applicable |
| Storage | Limited to application needs | Unlimited storage for objects |
| Pricing | Based on usage of multiple AWS services | Based on storage space and data transfer |
| Ease of Use | Streamlined for full-stack development | Requires manual setup and integration |
Introduction to AWS Amplify
Amazon Web Services are some of the most useful products we have access to. One such service that is becoming increasingly popular as the days go by is AWS Amplify. It was released in 2018, and it runs on Amazon’s cloud infrastructure. It is in direct competition with Firebase, but there are features that set them apart.
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