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AWS Compute Optimizer vs Amazon EC2 comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Amazon EC2
Ranking in Compute Service
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
74
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
AWS Compute Optimizer
Ranking in Compute Service
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Compute Service category, the mindshare of Amazon EC2 is 15.2%, up from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Compute Optimizer is 2.1%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Compute Service Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Amazon EC215.2%
AWS Compute Optimizer2.1%
Other82.7%
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2879559 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Engineer I at a energy/utilities company with 10,001+ employees
Flexible virtual machines have accelerated data experimentation and reduced project costs
The best features that Amazon EC2 offers are the availability and the freedom to work with whatever I want. I can configure simpler machines to conduct quicker tests, or I can configure more robust machines according to what the project needs, including machines with a visual operating system. Regarding this flexibility, it impacts my day-to-day work and the projects I develop in terms of speed. If I want to test a project that has JavaScript with Angular and Node.js and I need to install MongoDB, I can configure a machine quickly, tailored for that, and get the data via API from somewhere. If I had to do this on my company machine, I would have to open a ticket with IT and explain the project. Something I could do in one day through my own processes would take two weeks through the company's procedures. Amazon EC2 has had a positive impact on my organization because its configuration offers more options than other clouds. Especially in the IoT area, we prefer to use AWS rather than Microsoft because of the robustness and security, whether in a gateway that we configure, in a firewall, or elsewhere. We adapted better to Amazon EC2.
Shady Mogawer - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Manager at Arabian Cement Company
Easy to manage, flexible, and has good scaling options
A partner company called Cloud40 helped us with the deployment. It took a couple of weeks for the deployment to happen. The steps we took for the deployment process included research and information planning about what we wanted to do while moving from physical to the cloud. We have used all the hardware and other resources available to make sure of the connection.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"There's a lot of encryption across the setups to ensure that database credentials and everything related to security are well managed."
"My favorite feature of this solution is the flexibility of instance types, which allows for the cost to be tailored to the usage amount and type."
"I use it for NextCloud and for developer purposes."
"There is no better place to enjoy a relaxing afternoon with friendly staff, great coffee, and a cozy atmosphere that makes you feel right at home."
"The most valuable feature of this product is its reliability, as its ethernet configuration is stable and they provide good technical support."
"The product is easy to set up."
"The solution can scale, is very easy, offers excellent value, and we have found it to be stable and reliable."
"Amazon EC2 is highly scalable."
"I find the solution's scaling capability to be an important benefit. You can scale it vertically or horizontally, i.e., you can upgrade the hardware or clone the machine. The solution is also easy to manage and flexible. Additionally, you get some layers of security without paying for it."
 

Cons

"We have some issues with the cost, as it's expensive."
"They have to provide clarity on pricing. It's not transparent."
"Someone accidentally starting an EC2 server could end up costing you notable dollars."
"The first deployment was very complicated, but over time it became easier."
"I think improvements can be made to Amazon EC2 by increasing the memory, offering more instance types, and including GPUs as mentioned in the keynote."
"One of the things that need to be looked into is the complex pricing, which is rather intense."
"The price could be better, and it could be more affordable. Because I run my own servers, the prices are quite high."
"Amazon EC2 is very expensive, and it would be helpful if they decreased the pricing."
"I have two areas of improvement to comment on. Most of the product names in AWS are not indicative of what they are doing. Moreover, AWS is not organized and you do not have the full platform with you. It is hard to know some AWS services."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is not cheap."
"There is a license required to use this solution and we pay on a monthly basis."
"The price of Amazon EC2 could improve. The Google Cloud Platform is more cost-effective."
"For our usage, the cost is approximately $20,000 to $23,000 per month."
"The price is reasonable, but there is definitely an opportunity to lower it in instances which are of a higher configuration, because they have been typically used for the long term."
"The licensing of Amazon EC2 is expensive. Microsoft Windows Servers are expensive to license."
"Pricing appears to be cheap, however, it is extremely difficult in calculating what something will cost."
"It is not an expensive solution."
"I find the solution's pricing reasonable. You need to pay extra for IP and other miscellaneous costs."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Marketing Services Firm
11%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise30
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon EC2?
My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was fine. I found it very cheap and a fair price according to what we need.
What needs improvement with Amazon EC2?
I cannot think of a way for Amazon EC2 to be improved.
What is your primary use case for Amazon EC2?
I have been working as a data engineer for four years now. In my first year, I worked at a logistics company where I focused exclusively on data. At Energisa, I work in the innovation area, where I...
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Also Known As

Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, EC2
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