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AWS Lambda vs Azure Stream Analytics comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

AWS Lambda
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
Compute Service (1st)
Azure Stream Analytics
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Streaming Analytics (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

AWS Lambda and Azure Stream Analytics aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. AWS Lambda is designed for Compute Service and holds a mindshare of 21.2%, up 20.5% compared to last year.
Azure Stream Analytics, on the other hand, focuses on Streaming Analytics, holds 9.4% mindshare, down 12.5% since last year.
Compute Service
Streaming Analytics
 

Featured Reviews

Andrew-Wong - PeerSpot reviewer
Convenience in deployment process with room for code preview improvement
Having a better preview would be helpful. Sometimes, if my Lambda code is too big, it can be inconvenient as I'm unable to see my code when it exceeds a certain size. AWS has a limit, like a three-megabyte limit, beyond which I cannot view or edit the code easily.
SantiagoCordero - PeerSpot reviewer
Native connectors and integration simplify tasks but portfolio complexity needs addressing
There are too many products in the Azure landscape, which sometimes leads to overlap between them. Microsoft continuously releases new products or solutions, which can be frustrating when determining the appropriate features from one solution over another. A cost comparison between products is also not straightforward. They should simplify their portfolio. The Microsoft licensing system is confusing and not easy to understand, and this is something they should address. In the future, I may stop using Stream Analytics and move to other solutions. I discussed Palantir earlier, which is something I want to explore in depth because it allows me to accomplish more efficiently compared to solely using Azure. Additionally, the vendors should make the solution more user-friendly, incorporating low-code and no-code features. This is something I wish to explore further.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"AWS Lambda has improved our productivity and functionality."
"The initial setup is pretty easy."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the API Gateway."
"We use AWS Lambda because it provides a solution for our needs without requiring us to manage our infrastructure. With the tool, we only pay for the resources we use. Additionally, it is straightforward to implement and integrates with other services like API Gateway."
"AWS Lambda is a stable solution."
"The solution runs on the latest cloud technology so it is easy to deploy cloud-native projects."
"AWS Lambda's event-driven architecture is highly valuable."
"We are building a Twitter-like application in the boot camp. I have used Lamda for the integration of the post-confirmation page in the application. This will help you get your one-time password via mail. You can log in with the help of a post-confirmation page. We didn’t want to setup an instance specifically for confirmation. We used the Lambda function so that it goes back to sleep after pushing up."
"I like all the connected ecosystems of Microsoft, it is really good with other BI tools that are easy to connect."
"Cloud tools and cloud services enable flexibility and lower entry barriers for Taiwanese enterprises."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to create a query using SQ."
"The most valuable features of Azure Stream Analytics are the ease of provisioning and the interface is not terribly complex."
"Provides deep integration with other Azure resources."
"Technical support is pretty helpful."
"I appreciate this solution because it leverages open-source technologies. It allows us to utilize the latest streaming solutions and it's easy to develop."
"The most valuable aspect is the SQL option that Azure Stream Analytics provides."
 

Cons

"AWS Lambda needs to improve its stability."
"I wish to see better execution time in the next release."
"If you are setting it up on hybrid solution, there is a lot of work that needs to go in."
"AWS Lambda could be improved by increasing the size of the payload. Also, sometimes Lambda doesn't implement well for bigger solutions."
"The way Lambda works with HTTP headers is a bit odd."
"The 60 seconds limitation with the consumption of the service is really restrictive for a service and the solution can be improved by eliminating that."
"I would like to see improvements in AWS Lambda's stability and setup processes, as there were some complexities encountered initially."
"It could be cheaper."
"There may be some issues when connecting with Microsoft Power BI because we are providing the input and output commands, and there's a chance of it being delayed while connecting."
"If something goes wrong, it's very hard to investigate what caused it and why."
"The collection and analysis of historical data could be better."
"The UI should be a little bit better from a usability perspective."
"The solution's interface could be simpler to understand for non-technical people."
"Sometimes when we connect Power BI, there is a delay or it throws up some errors, so we're not sure."
"There are too many products in the Azure landscape, which sometimes leads to overlap between them."
"Its features for event imports and architecture could be enhanced."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"AWS Lambda is a cheap solution."
"Lambda is a good and cheap solution and I would recommend it to those without a huge payload."
"This is a product that is pay-per-use, as opposed to a licensing fee."
"Lambda is an affordable solution. They offer free requests every month and charge per the compute time. If you are working in a big organization, usually AWS offer a savings plan where you get approximately 70% discount on pricing."
"It costs maybe less than $10 per month in my use case."
"AWS Lambda license is paid on a monthly basis."
"AWS Lambda is cost-effective, with a minimal maintenance cost."
"The solution is part of the AWS subscription model that is paid annually."
"I rate the price of Azure Stream Analytics a four out of five."
"The current price is substantial."
"Azure Stream Analytics is a little bit expensive."
"The product's price is at par with the other solutions provided by the other cloud service providers in the market."
"The licensing for this product is payable on a 'pay as you go' basis. This means that the cost is only based on data volume, and the frequency that the solution is used."
"The cost of this solution is less than competitors such as Amazon or Google Cloud."
"There are different tiers based on retention policies. There are four tiers. The pricing varies based on steaming units and tiers. The standard pricing is $10/hour."
"When scaling up, the pricing for Azure Stream Analytics can get relatively high. Considering its capabilities compared to other solutions, I would rate it a seven out of ten for cost. However, we've found ways to optimize costs using tools like Databricks for specific tasks."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
54%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better, AWS Lambda or Batch?
AWS Lambda is a serverless solution. It doesn’t require any infrastructure, which allows for cost savings. There is no setup process to deal with, as the entire solution is in the cloud. If you use...
What do you like most about AWS Lambda?
The tool scales automatically based on the number of incoming requests.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Lambda?
The pricing of AWS Lambda is reasonable. It's beneficial and cost-effective for users regardless of the number of instances used.
Which would you choose - Databricks or Azure Stream Analytics?
Databricks is an easy-to-set-up and versatile tool for data management, analysis, and business analytics. For analytics teams that have to interpret data to further the business goals of their orga...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Stream Analytics?
Regarding the cost of Azure Stream Analytics, I believe the price is reasonable for the tool.
What needs improvement with Azure Stream Analytics?
There were challenges with Azure Stream Analytics. When I initially started, the learning curve was difficult because I didn't have knowledge of the service. There's setup time required to get it i...
 

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