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# AWS AppSync Reviews
**Vendor:** Amazon Web Services (AWS)  
**Category:** [API Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development)  
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 91
## About AWS AppSync
AWS AppSync automatically updates the data in web and mobile applications in real time, and updates data for offline users as soon as they reconnect. AppSync makes it easy to build collaborative mobile and web applications that deliver responsive, collaborative user experiences.



## AWS AppSync Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users value the **durability and security** of AWS Cloud Storage, ensuring reliable file handling for their applications. (2 reviews)
- Users find AWS AppSync to be **user-friendly and easy to navigate** , simplifying the process of creating serverless APIs. (2 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **strong security features** of AWS AppSync, benefiting from robust encryption and high availability. (2 reviews)
- Users value the **data management capabilities** of AWS AppSync, seamlessly integrating various data sources for serverless APIs. (1 reviews)
- Users value the **platform flexibility** of AWS AppSync for building serverless APIs from various data sources. (1 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **scalability** of AWS AppSync, enabling them to efficiently manage their growing application needs. (1 reviews)
- Useful (1 reviews)
- User Interface (1 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find **cost management challenging** on AWS AppSync, especially when monitoring resources and avoiding unexpected expenses. (2 reviews)
- Users face **API limitations** with AWS AppSync, restricting the use of GraphQL and Lambda services effectively. (1 reviews)
- Users find the **learning curve challenging** , especially when managing expenses across different regions as beginners. (1 reviews)
- Users express frustration with the **limited use of GraphQL and Lambda services** , hindering their overall experience with AWS AppSync. (1 reviews)
- Users experience **difficulties in reaching customer service** , which impacts their overall satisfaction with AWS AppSync. (1 reviews)


## AWS AppSync Discussions
  - [Is AWS AppSync free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-aws-appsync-free) - 2 comments
  - [What is AWS AppSync?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aws-appsync) - 1 comment
  - [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 ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/28894-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

- [View AWS AppSync pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-appsync/reviews?page=3&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-14+05%3A04%3A45+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=6f90ab3b-ecc2-4b65-9815-acd0a4dea322&secure%5Btoken%5D=72bb6720461f92ceda62214e3a09e058b2de563df1d27cb16a3a9a885c6cdc2e&format=llm_user)
## AWS AppSync Integrations
  - [Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-azure-cosmos-db/reviews)

## AWS AppSync Features
**Development**
- API Testing
- Data Security
- Orchestration
- Scalability

**Collaboration**
- Design Management
- Access Control
- Visibility

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