AWS Amplify
Full-stack hosting and CI/CD for web apps built on AWS infrastructure.
Overview
AWS Amplify is a full-stack hosting and CI/CD for web apps built on AWS infrastructure. It handles ci/cd, auth, api, and hosting, and it's best suited for aws developers wanting fast frontend hosting. It has been around since 2017, giving it a 9-year head start in building out integrations and refining the product.
The free plan offers generous free tier.
Strengths
- Built-in CI/CD pipelines automate testing and deployment on every push
- Includes Auth as a core feature, purpose-built for cloud hosting workflows
- Generous free tier — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Includes api alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Developer-oriented tooling may not suit non-technical team members
- Costs can spike unexpectedly during traffic surges if limits aren't configured
- Mobile experience lags behind the desktop version in features and polish
Quick info
- Category
- Cloud Hosting
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Yes — Generous free tier
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Any size
- Founded
- 2017
Last updated 2026-04-12
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