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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

10 months

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Users consistently praise AWS Lambda for its serverless simplicity and automatic scaling, which allows them to focus on writing code without managing infrastructure. The seamless integration with other AWS services enhances development speed and efficiency, making it ideal for event-driven applications. However, many note the 15-minute execution limit and cold start latency as common limitations.

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Jonathan Miguel C.
JC
Senior Software Developer
Logistics and Supply Chain
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"AWS Lambda: Easy to Use, Feature-Rich, and Simple to Integrate"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

AWS Lambda is easy to use and straightforward to implement. It also offers a lot of features and is easy to integrate with other services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

Lambda functions are stateless by design, so they require external services for state management. Also, if a function hasn’t been used for a long time, it may experience a cold start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

anand p.
AP
Sr. Engineering Manager
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Effortless Scaling and Cost Savings with AWS Lambda"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

I love that I don’t have to worry about servers at all. I just write my code, upload it, and AWS runs it for me whenever it’s needed. It scales automatically if 1 person uses my app or 10,000 persons Lambda handles it without me doing anything extra. Plus, I only pay when the code actually runs, so it’s often cheaper than keeping a server running all the time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

Sometimes there is a small delay the first time a function runs, which can be an issue for real-time apps. Also, you can’t control the underlying server or install custom system-level software Lambda works best when your code fits neatly into its model.

And debugging or monitoring can be trickier than a regular server, though tools like CloudWatch help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Javier C.
JC
Full Stack developer
Education Management
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Serverless + AWS: Smooth Triggers, Effortless Deployment, and Reliable Autopayments"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

The serverless works perfectly with AWS. I use a lot of triggers, and they work perfectly with my code. You can focus on code and deployment without worrying about handling the rest of the code. My experience with payment has been good, with the run code of autopayment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

When you use it a lot,it need time to start again and repsonse times also become slower Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

shanavaz a.
SA
Cloud Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"AWS Lambda removes the headache of managing servers."
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

I like AWS Lambda because it runs code without managing servers scales automatically and you only pay when it runs. It also works smoothly with others AWS services, making development faster and easier.implementation is easy.i have use lambda in my most of use case. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

The debugging and monitoring can be harder compared to traditional servers and limited execution time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Tony P.
TP
IT Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Free Coding Tool with Easy Uploads, but need Paid if you want to upgrade your Project"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

Code is completely free and I have trial it with not require upgrade, it can be start, everytime, I can try to upload code with ZIP and image, it like AI and it will be complete code.

AWS Lambda shines with its ability to run code without provisioning or managing servers, making deployment incredibly fast and efficient. It automatically scales based on demand, so you only pay for what you use—down to the millisecond. Plus, its seamless integration with other AWS services like S3, DynamoDB, and API Gateway makes building complex applications surprisingly smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

AWS Lambda can become expensive at scale, especially when functions are invoked frequently or run for extended durations. The cost model—based on number of requests and execution time—can be hard to predict, making budgeting tricky for complex applications. Additionally, integrating Lambda with other AWS services may incur extra charges, increasing the overall product cost beyond just the function itself. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ketmani P.
KP
React Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Cost-Effective and Scalable Solution for Asynchronous Tasks"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

I like using AWS Lambda for its cost-efficiency and ability to handle a big load, which saves money and improves performance when dealing with bulk, asynchronous tasks like image conversion. The pricing is great, and it offers a lot of servers, which is useful when running many tasks in parallel. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

I don't really like their code editor and overall interface, it looks outdated. I use it mostly to quickly test changes without proper deploy, so it is not a big problem. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Yash P.
YP
Software engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Serverless Computing with Seamless AWS Integration"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

What I value most about AWS Lambda is its serverless compute model, as it entirely removes the need to provision, manage, or scale servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

A major drawback is the potential for "cold starts," which may lead to noticeable latency when a function hasn't been invoked for a while. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"True Serverless Power: Faster Development with Seamless AWS Integrations"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

What I like best about AWS Lambda is its true serverless nature, which removes the need to provision, manage, or scale servers. It allows me to focus entirely on writing business logic while AWS automatically handles infrastructure, availability, and scaling. Lambda integrates seamlessly with other AWS services such as S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and EventBridge, making it easy to build event-driven architectures. I also appreciate the pay-per-use pricing model, which optimizes costs by charging only for execution time. Overall, AWS Lambda significantly improves development speed, scalability, and operational efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

One of the main drawbacks of AWS Lambda is cold start latency, especially for functions running in VPCs or using larger runtimes, which can impact performance for latency-sensitive applications. Debugging and local testing can also be more challenging compared to traditional server-based environments. Additionally, Lambda has execution time limits and resource constraints, which may not be suitable for long-running or compute-intensive workloads. Managing complex dependencies and monitoring distributed functions across large architectures can also add operational complexity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mario R.
MR
Associate MCP Consultant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Flexibility and Efficiency with Some Challenges"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

I like that AWS Lambda is a very simple, cheap, and flexible way to create event-driven code. Its flexibility is remarkable, and I love that it supports multiple languages and the ability to run a container. Additionally, the initial setup was easy thanks to the abundant documentation available. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

Be careful with concurrency and cold start. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HJ
Assistant Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Streamlines Backend Logic with Minimal Overhead"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

I like AWS Lambda for its serverless, event-driven model that allows me to focus purely on code without worrying about infrastructure. It significantly reduces operational overhead and helps deliver features faster. AWS Lambda automatically scales based on demand, which is especially valuable for unpredictable or bursty workloads. I also appreciate that it lowers costs by charging only for execution time. The initial setup of AWS Lambda was generally straightforward, and this simplicity is another positive aspect. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

Cold start latency can be an issue for infrequently used functions. Debugging and troubleshooting can also be challenging compared to traditional servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

10 months

Average Discount

12%

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