AWS Lambda Reviews and Pricing

AWS Architect at Virtual University

May 4, 2025

event-driven architectures thrive with effective auto-scaling and language flexibility

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case for AWS Lambda involves completing tasks assigned by my teacher, developing projects with event-driven architecture, server management, auto-scaling, supporting multiple languages, and integrating with AWS services. I also use it for building APIs, file processing, data transformation, IoT applications, and scheduling tasks.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable features are its serverless nature, which allows deployment without worrying about infrastructure scaling or maintenance. The automatic scaling and pay-as-you-go pricing are also beneficial. AWS Lambda supports multiple programming languages, is highly available and fault-tolerant, and is easy to deploy with CI/CD. Event-driven integration capabilities are important too.

What needs improvement?

AWS Lambda's limited execution uptime of fifteen minutes and cold start latency for some use cases are areas that could be improved, especially for event-driven applications, backend services for mobile and web applications, and real-time data processing.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using AWS Lambda for six to eight months.

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What was my experience with deployment of the solution?

The initial deployment of AWS Lambda took approximately ten to fifteen minutes. The deployment process involved planning Lambda functions, choosing a runtime like Python, Node.js, or Java, preparing dependencies, developing the function, packaging the code, deploying using the AWS management console, AWS CLI, or Terraform, configuring tests, and monitoring with CloudWatch.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I rate AWS Lambda's stability as nine out of ten because this level of stability is important as it provides confidence in handling unpredictable workloads, supports microservices, and ensures reliable performance for event-driven architectures.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I rate AWS Lambda's scalability as eight out of ten. It is important for handling traffic spikes, supporting global scalability, managing concurrent requests, and preventing bottlenecks in complex workflows.

How are customer service and support?

Customer support is responsive, providing fast replies to emails and tickets, which is helpful for resolving issues quickly.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have only two years of experience and have worked with AWS Lambda from the beginning. I have not used any other services.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup of AWS Lambda was easy, with a rating of nine out of ten. I faced no problems during the initial setup.

What about the implementation team?

The deployment required two to four people, while maintenance requires a team of five to seven people.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

AWS Lambda is not costly, and I rate the pricing as eight out of ten. Although it is expensive, it provides value for money. I do not directly pay for AWS Lambda as I am a student and use it within the context of a company.

What other advice do I have?

Overall, I rate AWS Lambda nine out of ten. Scalability and stability are crucial for handling automatic scaling, supporting event-driven architectures, and flexible integration with AWS services. The technical support is efficient, and the integration capabilities are very beneficial for various workflows and projects.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.

Last updated: May 4, 2025