--- title: AWS Step Functions Reviews meta_title: 'AWS Step Functions Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta_description: Filter 35 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how AWS Step Functions works for a business like yours. aggregate_rating: rating_value: 4.2 review_count: 35 scale: '5' date_modified: '2026-08-07' parent_category: name: Rapid Application Development (RAD) url: https://www.g2.com/categories/rapid-application-development-rad --- # AWS Step Functions Reviews **Vendor:** Amazon Web Services (AWS) **Category:** [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms) **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 35 ## About AWS Step Functions AWS Step Functions makes it easy to coordinate the components of distributed applications and microservices using visual workflows. Building applications from individual components that each perform a discrete function lets you scale and change applications quickly. ## AWS Step Functions Reviews ### 1. Needs further improvement **Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Financial Services | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 15, 2018 **What do you like best about AWS Step Functions?** Step functions are best suited when you have automated deployment of your code. It can be used to submit jobs from a Jenkins server for example. **What do you dislike about AWS Step Functions?** Step functions can only submit one spark streaming job in an EMR. It should be enhanced to be able to submit multiple spark streaming jobs in the same EMR in parallel. **What problems is AWS Step Functions solving and how is that benefiting you?** Step functions are used to run Spark jobs on EMR. They help for automated code deployment from a remote server. But it has some limitations. ## AWS Step Functions Discussions - [What is AWS Step Functions used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aws-step-functions-used-for) - [View AWS Step Functions pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-step-functions/reviews?filters%5Bnps_score%5D=2§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-09+05%3A34%3A41+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=cacbc564-59d9-4958-ae16-414342fa6d3c&secure%5Btoken%5D=c8ce5d788c3aa35701f6a536ad26a5381373846c58618848725f298925c5a78d&format=llm_user) ## AWS Step Functions Integrations - [Amazon Athena](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-athena/reviews) - [Amazon DynamoDB](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-web-services-aws-amazon-dynamodb/reviews) - [Amazon EMR](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-emr/reviews) - [Amazon EventBridge](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-eventbridge/reviews) - [Amazon Redshift](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-redshift/reviews) - [Amazon S3 Glacier](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-s3-glacier/reviews) - [Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-simple-notification-service-sns/reviews) - [Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-simple-queue-service-sqs/reviews) - [Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-simple-storage-service-s3/reviews) - [AWS Batch](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-batch/reviews) - [AWS Glue](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-glue/reviews) - [AWS Lambda](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews) ## AWS Step Functions Features **Additional Functionality** - Continuous Integration - Drag & Drop - Backup and Recovery - Multiple Programming Languages Supported - Continuous Deployment - Code Development - For No-Code Development - Version Control - Configurable Workflow - Graphical User Interface - For Low-Code Development - Activity Dashboard - Generative AI - UI Prototyping - Source Control - Software Development - API - Data Import/Export - Web App Development - Custom Development - Code Repository Integration - Data Security - Mobile Development - Access Controls/Permissions - Game Development - Collaboration Tools - Application Security - Alerts/Notifications - Automated Testing - Integrated Development Environment - Offline Access - Debugging - AI Copilot - Reporting/Analytics - Compatibility Testing - Pre-built Templates - Third-Party Integrations - Data Modeling - Customizable Branding - Data Visualization - Code Editing **Functionality** - Ease of Use - File Management - Multi-Language Support - Customization - Straight-Out-the-Box Functionality - Help Guides - Patching & Updates - Workflow Management - Change Management - Deployment Management - Performance Management - Compliance Management - Lifecycle Management - Task Management - Document Management - Database Support **Functionality - Process Orchestration** - Peak Demand Handling - Process Customization - Process Automation - Workflow Management - High-Stakes Process Automation **Application Design** - UI Code Extending - Programming Code Extending - Customized Branding - Application Templates - Configurable Workflow - Rules-Based Workflow - Project Workflow - Customizable Templates **Integration & Adaptability - Process Orchestration** - Third-Party Software Integration - Endpoint Integration - Intuitive Process Design - Real-Time Process Monitoring - Business Process Adaptation - Customer-Facing Process Management - Multi-Endpoint Execution - Regulatory Compliance Management **Data Control** - Data Migration - Data Synchronization - Data Security - Real-Time Data - Data Aggregation and Publishing **Publishing** - Application Deployment - Platform Compatability - Lifecycle Management - Mobile Access - Deployment Management - Project Management - Integrations Management - Template Management - Application Management - Document Management - Workflow Management - Iteration Management - Requirements Management - Calendar Management - Task Management - Forms Management **Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms** - Adaptive Learning - Natural Language Interaction - Proactive Assistance **Additional Functionality** - Custom Development - Audit Trail - AI-assisted Development - Collaborative Development - Document Storage - Approval Process Control - Alerts/Notifications - CRM - Access Controls/Permissions - Third-Party Integrations - Drag & Drop - Reporting & Statistics - Monitoring - Real-Time Reporting - Customizable Reports - Performance Monitoring - Version Control - Database Support - Data Import/Export - Graphical Workflow Editor - Visual Modeling - Business Process Automation - AI Copilot - Activity Dashboard - API - Data Visualization - Generative AI - Customizable Forms - Customizable Fields - Web/Mobile App Development ## Top AWS Step Functions Alternatives - [Appian](https://www.g2.com/products/appian/reviews) - 4.5/5.0 (436 reviews) - [Pega Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/pega-platform/reviews) - 4.2/5.0 (199 reviews) - [UiPath Agentic Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/uipath-agentic-automation/reviews) - 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