1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [VPS Hosting Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/vps-hosting-platforms) 4. [Amazon Lightsail Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-lightsail/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-lightsail.jpg "Product Avatar Image") ](/products/amazon-lightsail/reviews) [ Amazon Lightsail ](/products/amazon-lightsail/reviews) (59)4.3/5 Amazon Lightsail is the easiest way to get started with AWS for developers, small businesses, students, and other users who need a simple virtual private server (VPS) solution. Lightsail provides developers compute, storage, and networking capacity and capabilities to deploy and manage websites and web applications in the cloud. Lightsail includes everything you need to launch your project quickly – a virtual machine, SSD-based storage, data transfer, DNS management, and a static IP – for a low, predictable monthly price. Show More * * * ### 55.0 Nps Score Already have Amazon Lightsail? ### All Amazon Lightsail Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulPinned by G2Newest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsPinned by G2Discussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Pinned by G2 Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Pinned by G2 Discussions without Comments ![Pinned by G2 as a common question](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Pinned by G2 as a common question") G2 Pinned by G2 as a common question • over 2 years ago More Options - [ # What is Amazon Lightsail used for? ](/discussions/amazon-lightsail-what-is-amazon-lightsail-used-for) What is Amazon Lightsail used for? 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