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Neha M.
NM
Server Administrator
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fantastic Experience!"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

The essential features of AWS cloud are flexibility and fully-managed infrastructure feature.

AWS cloud gives the flexibility to choose the system configuration and availability. Also, It manages all the backed functionality of the server all by itself. We must choose the system according to our requirements, use whenever we like, and pay accordingly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

There is nothing much to dislike about AWS Cloud since I have used this for a long time. The only thing which is a must to have when using AWS cloud is the internet. So If you don't have a good internet connection, you will experience slow service as everything is on the cloud, and you need good internet connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

17 months

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Srikant V.
SV
Staff Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Amazon EC2: Easy to Deploy at Scale with Flexible Instance Options"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

What I like best about Amazon EC2 is how easy it is to use and implement, even at scale. Spinning up instances is quick, and the setup process is straightforward with good documentation and tooling. We use EC2 very frequently for day-to-day workloads, and the large number of instance types and features gives us flexibility for almost any use case. It integrates seamlessly with other AWS services, which simplifies networking, storage, and security, and AWS customer support is reliable when help is needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

One thing I dislike about Amazon EC2 is the complexity that comes with its flexibility. With so many instance types, pricing models, and configuration options, it can be overwhelming and easy to misconfigure or overspend. Cost visibility and optimization also require extra effort and tooling. Additionally, managing EC2 at scale often means relying on multiple supporting services, which increases operational overhead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Mariam A.
MA
Senior Software Development Engineer, E-III
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Smooth, Scalable, and Reliable Cloud Experience"
What do you like best about AWS Cloud?

The best thing about AWS Cloud is the reliability and flexibility it gives. Services scale automatically without much manual effort, and the ecosystem is huge—you get everything from compute to messaging to databases under one roof. Plus, the documentation and integrations with other tools make development and deployment super smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud?

The downside of AWS Cloud is that the pricing can get confusing and unpredictable, especially when multiple services are involved. Some services also have a steep learning curve, and navigating the console can feel overwhelming for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Highly flexible and reliable cloud compute platform"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

Amazon EC2 offers unmatched flexibility and scalability for running workloads in the cloud. It supports a wide range of instance types and configurations, making it easy to tailor infrastructure to specific performance and cost requirements. Integration with other AWS services is seamless, and EC2 is reliable for both short-term and long-running workloads. Once familiar with AWS, implementation and ongoing use are straightforward, and it’s a core service we rely on frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

The main downside is complexity for new users. Choosing the right instance types, pricing models, and networking options can be overwhelming. Costs can also grow quickly if resources are not carefully monitored. While AWS support and documentation are strong, troubleshooting sometimes requires deeper platform knowledge. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Neel P.
NP
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Regarding AWS"
What do you like best about AWS Cloud?

I appreciate AWS Cloud for its dependable performance, scalability, and the extensive selection of services it offers. It enables businesses to deploy applications rapidly, eliminating concerns about managing infrastructure. The pay-as-you-go pricing structure is cost-effective, and the robust security features ensure strong data protection. Additionally, AWS provides outstanding global availability and integrates seamlessly with a variety of tools, which enhances both performance and efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about AWS Cloud?

AWS Cloud provides impressive flexibility and a broad selection of services, but navigating the platform can be challenging, particularly for newcomers. The pricing model is often difficult to understand, and expenses can escalate rapidly if resources are not carefully monitored. Furthermore, certain advanced configurations demand significant technical expertise, which can make both setup and ongoing maintenance difficult for smaller teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alankrita P.
AP
Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Flexible, Scalable, and Effortless Server Management with Amazon EC2"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

What I like best about Amazon EC2 is the flexibility it provides for managing application servers. It is easy to launch, scale, and monitor instances based on application needs. The integration with monitoring tools makes it simple to track instance health, performance, and availability. Using EC2 with load balancers has also helped in handling traffic efficiently and managing certificate renewals smoothly, which reduces manual effort and downtime. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

One thing I dislike about Amazon EC2 is that cost management can become challenging if instances are not monitored properly. There are many configuration options, which can be overwhelming for new users. Also, some routine tasks like instance optimization and security configurations require careful planning and continuous monitoring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ALISHETTI S.
AS
Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"My personal experience using Amazon EC2"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

First this is it offers 1 year free tier resources for the developers to learn and explore the features and resources that they offer.

It provides great service in terms of cloud, contributing by having a lion's share in the cloud sector.

In EC2 we can he multiple instances running with the req OS we need.

It follows pay as you go pricing.

Overall I felt it is great to use.

Amazon offers courses to learn to use these as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

As of now I didn't find any feature that I dislike.

All that it offers are great and has a quality support.

There are a lot to explore in terms of project.

I will update the review if I find any feature I dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

YG
Linux Administrator
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Amazon Ec2 - Excellent Virtual Cloud server"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

- Easy to use virtual server, spot instance, dedicated instance

- don't worry about the hardware failure, amazon will take about that

- We can provide our custom security rules in EC2 to secure our instance

- it very easy to create EC2 and implementation

- Large community, excellent support system and well maintain documentation

- We can integrate EC2 instance any third party tools or other Amazon service

- We can customize our own network to configure EC2 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

- Hard to decide instance classes

- Cost is high

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LK
Lead - platform and automation
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Scalable, Cost-Efficient Compute Power with Flexible Options"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

AWS EC2 stands out for its scalable compute capacity, making it easy to adjust resources quickly as demand changes. It also provides clear upfront cost information, which helps with budgeting. The platform offers a variety of flexible instance types and pricing models, allowing users to optimize both performance and cost efficiency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

EC2 offers a lot of flexibility in choosing instance types, which is a definite advantage. However, it's important to be cautious, as costs can quickly increase if you leave instances running unnecessarily or select an unsuitable pricing model. Additional Operational burden as we need to take care of OS security, patches and configuration etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AG
Accountant
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"The Go-To Choice for Web Hosting and Scalability"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

I value the way Amazon EC2 significantly reduces downtime and eliminates the need for upfront hardware investment, which provides me with a high degree of control and customization over my web hosting services. The scalability of Amazon EC2 is something I appreciate deeply, along with the wide variety of instance types that allow for flexibility to adjust based on our workload requirements. Elastic Load Balancing and Amazon RDS, the managed database service, are excellent for distributing traffic and preventing single instance failures, which adds reliability to the infrastructure. Additionally, integrating Amazon EC2 with tools like CloudWatch for monitoring, S3 for storage, and IAM for access control further enhances its functionality and makes it a well-rounded solution for my needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

I find instance management with Amazon EC2 can get complex, particularly when it comes to simplifying networking workflows and managing AMI lifecycles more efficiently. Additionally, the pricing structure is often confusing. I would appreciate clearer cost forecasting tools and a better breakdown of data transfer costs. The initial setup was also confusing at first, although I managed to get the hang of it quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

R
Full stack developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Effortless Deployment with Auto Load Balancer and Seamless SSL Integration"
What do you like best about Amazon EC2?

best part is the deployment with auto load balancer provided by them with docker as well in it you can just compose the files on server and it will directly deployed on your server with working on nodejs. as well as provide the ssl using certbot for domain works on it with https for it Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Amazon EC2?

nothing everything is fine just require an documentation on nginx vs pm2 so easily new user can understand that part Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

17 months

Average Discount

14%

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