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Compare AWS AppSync and Amazon API Gateway 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
AWS AppSync
Star Rating
(89)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about AWS AppSyncAmazon API Gateway
Star Rating
(139)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon API GatewayAWS AppSync vs Amazon API Gateway
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found AWS AppSync easier to use, set up, and do business with overall. However, reviewers preferred the ease of administration with Amazon API Gateway.
- Reviewers felt that AWS AppSync meets the needs of their business better than Amazon API Gateway.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that AWS AppSync is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Amazon API Gateway over AWS AppSync.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS AppSync
No pricing availableAmazon API Gateway
No pricing availableFree Trial
AWS AppSync
No trial information availableAmazon API Gateway
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
53
8.5
112
Ease of Use
8.4
53
8.0
113
Ease of Setup
8.7
22
8.2
52
Ease of Admin
8.3
22
8.5
48
Quality of Support
8.6
50
8.5
100
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
20
8.8
45
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
46
8.8
104
Features by Category
Development
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
7.9
20
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.1
19
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
API Construction
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
8.3
46
Not enough data
9.3
49
API Management
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.2
46
Not enough data
8.7
46
Not enough data
7.3
40
Not enough data
8.8
49
Data Integration
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
7.5
41
Not enough data
7.5
40
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AWS AppSync and Amazon API Gateway share no categories
Unique Categories
AWS AppSync is categorized as API Development
Amazon API Gateway is categorized as API Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS AppSync
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Amazon API Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
31.8%
Information Technology and Services
14.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.9%
Financial Services
5.9%
Education Management
4.7%
Other
37.6%
Computer Software
24.4%
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Financial Services
6.3%
Internet
4.7%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
39.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is AWS AppSync free?
2 Comments
SS
No it's not free. You can find the pricing on their websiteRead more
when you do a x-ray to the requests, why is that some times the lambda responds fast or it can take up to 2 seconds ?
1 Comment
FK
Yes, sometimes the lambda needs time to warm up if it has not been active for some time. This can be fixed by what's called 'provisioned concurrency' which...Read more
What is AWS AppSync?
1 Comment
PS
AWS AppSync is a new service in Public Preview that enables you to manage and update mobile app data in real-time between devices and the cloud and allows...Read more
Why should I use AWS API gateway?
1 Comment
KK
For API management and quick production deployments around Web APIs.Read more
What is Amazon API Gateway used for?
1 Comment
AJ
Amazon API Gateway is a fully managed service that makes it easy for developers to create, publish, maintain, monitor, and secure APIs at any scale. APIs act...Read more
How do I find an AWS API gateway?
1 Comment
YR
https://aws.amazon.com/api-gateway/
Register first and then follow the instruction to get APIs.Read more
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