STOA's verdictFor builders
AWS is best for small businesses with a technical founder or developer on staff who needs serious, scalable infrastructure.
The pay-as-you-go pricing means you can start for just a few dollars a month, but the complexity is real — without someone who knows what they're doing, you can end up with surprise bills or security gaps. If you just need to host a website or run basic apps, simpler tools like Squarespace or Heroku will save you a lot of headaches.
For builders · not rated for ownersWhy no rating
AWS needs a developer to set up and use, so we don't give it an owner rating. Here is how each factor looks for a small team that has a developer.
- SMB Fit
Built for teams with a developer; the free plan gives up to $200 in credits over 6 months and paid use is pay as you go.aws.amazon.com (source, opens in a new tab)aws.amazon.com
