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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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Shirisha D.
SD
Infra transformation sr analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"AWS Cloud: the top standard for scalable cloud computing"
What do you like best about AWS Cloud?

AWS Cloud is scalable , reliable and has massive service ecosystem. It allows you to spin up environments within minutes and automate deployments with cloud formation of terraform and manage infrastructure through a highly configurable IAM model Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud?

The pricing structure can be confusing and hard to estimate for complex setups Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shukran A.
SA
Data Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Deployment, But Limited for Heavy or Long-Running Tasks"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

Users appreciate Lambda's straightforward configuration, enabling quick deployment of applications without the need to manage servers. Many reviewers highlight its intuitive interface, especially for those familiar with serverless architectures. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

Lambda imposes restrictions on memory, storage, and payload size, which may not be suitable for large or long-running tasks. Additionally, there's a 15-minute execution time limit, which can be a constraint for certain applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Diwakar S.
DS
IT Support Analyst
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Lambda Makes Serverless Easy—Just Write the Function and Run"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

Lambda function is software as service just need to write the function and run Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

Tricky to create and attach to other AWS service Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

BK
DevOps Engineer / Consultant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Exceptional serverless choice"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

Lambda is completely serverless so I dont have to provision any infrastructure like EC2 to run my code. Lambda also supports python, which I use a lot at work. Not to mention, its extremely cheap to run. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

You need to adjust the memory to avoid getting timeouts. If you have a huge load, it can get expensive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arun Pratap S.
AS
React Native Developer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Serverless Computing with AWS Lambda"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

I really appreciate how AWS Lambda allows me to run code without the hassle of managing servers. It's quick, scales easily, and significantly reduces the time I spend on setup. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

The cold start delays can be quite frustrating, and troubleshooting more complex functions is not always simple. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Miguel F.
MF
Tech Lead - .NET Software Architect & Cloud Solutions Architect
Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"AWS Lambda, the power of serverless"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

Knowing that scalability is ensured as long as you follow a good application design allows me to focus on development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

Probably, one of the less attractive aspects of AWS Lambda is perhaps local debugging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nayan L.
NL
Senior Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy Integration with Node.js, but Limited Scalability for Constant Workloads"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

Hassle free setup, Easy integration with my Node.js code using AWS SDK and various deployment ways like SAM and Serverless framework. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

Not that scalable in case you are looking for a constant workload like a API server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shivam S.
SS
AI Data Annotator
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Effortless Scalability and Pay-As-You-Go Serverless Computing."
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

AWS Lambda is a game-changer for developers building scalable applications without worrying about infrastructure. The event-driven architecture makes it easy to run code in response to triggers from S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, or custom events. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

While Lambda is powerful, there are a few limitations to be aware of Cold start latency can affect user-facing performance, especially with non-Node.js/Python runtimes and the timeout limit (15 minutes) may restrict long-running jobs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Neeraj K.
NK
Technical Lead
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy Deployment and Multi-Language Support, but Limited by 15-Minute Timeout"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

AWS Lambda is a great service, and what I like most is its support for multiple programming languages. Deployment is also very straightforward, which makes it even more convenient to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

The maximum allowed timeout is 15 minutes, which means it's only suitable for working with small datasets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Min Thu  R.
MR
IT Specialist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Serverless Workflow Automation with AWS Lambda and Native Service Integration"
What do you like best about AWS Lambda?

ASW Lambda has significantly streamlined our operations by enabling scalable, event-driven automation without the need to manage servers-allowing seamless integration with services like S3, DynamoDB, and API Gateway while reducing infrastructure complexity and cost. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Lambda?

While AWS Lambda excels at simplifying serverless deployments, its limitations around cold starts, execution timeouts, and debugging visibility can pose challenges for complex or latency-sensitive workloads. 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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