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AWS IoT

byAmazon Web Services (AWS)
in
4.4
Market Presence: Global Industrial IoT Platforms (Transitioning to Global Industrial AIoT Platforms), IoT Integration (Transitioning to Global Industrial IoT Platforms)

Overview

Product Information on AWS IoT

Updated 13th October 2025

What is AWS IoT?

AWS IoT is a cloud-based software that enables organizations to securely connect, manage, and analyze data from Internet of Things devices. The software supports communication between devices and the cloud, device provisioning, authentication, and fine-grained access control. It assists with data collection, real-time analytics, and remote device management, facilitating scalable solutions for monitoring, automation, and predictive maintenance. Through integration with other AWS services, it enables the development of IoT applications that address business challenges such as operational efficiency, asset tracking, and quality assurance across various industries.

AWS IoT Pricing

AWS IoT software uses a pay as you go pricing model where charges are based on factors such as the number of messages transmitted, data processed, and connected devices, with no upfront fees or long-term commitments. Additional features or services such as device management and analytics are billed separately, with costs varying based on usage metrics and selected components.

Overall experience with AWS IoT

IT Associate
500M - 1B USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“The challenge of balancing robust IoT protection with entertainment”

4.0
Dec 1, 2025
In terms of lot size, the lighting and other aspects are well managed. However, the TV integration is weak. I wish there was a better music service.
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ENGINEER
30B + USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Aws iot product summary”

3.0
Dec 2, 2025
AWS IoT product experience involves using a wide range of cloud services to build, manage, and secure connected devices, offering a scalable and secure platform for various applications.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 6th March 2025

Amazon Web Services (AWS), established in 2006, is focused on providing essential infrastructure services to businesses globally in the form of cloud computing. The key advantage offered through cloud computing, particularly via AWS, is its capacity to shift fixed infrastructure expenses into flexible costs. Businesses have been able to forgo extensive planning and procurement of servers and other Information Technology (IT) resources, owing to AWS. AWS seeks to provide businesses with prompt and cost-effective access to resources using Amazon's expertise and economies of scale, as and when their business requires. Currently, AWS offers a robust, scalable, economic infrastructure platform on the cloud powering an extensive array of businesses worldwide. It operates across numerous industries with data center locations in various parts of the globe including U.S., Europe, Singapore, and Japan.

Company Details

Updated 23rd December 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
2006
Head office location
Seattle, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
http://aws.amazon.com

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Peer Discussions

AWS IoT Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(196 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
49%
4 Star
46%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

Planning & Transition

5.0

Delivery & Execution

5.0

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.5

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • IT Associate
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    The challenge of balancing robust IoT protection with entertainment

    4.0
    Dec 1, 2025
    In terms of lot size, the lighting and other aspects are well managed. However, the TV integration is weak. I wish there was a better music service.
    Automated Translation from Japanese
  • Communications Manager
    1B-10B USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    The key issue going forward will be whether everyone can use the product effectively.

    4.0
    Dec 3, 2025
    We have an efficient product that we are using very effectively. Our next challenge is to ensure that all members understand and use it effectively.
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  • ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Seamless Integration But High Costs And Onboarding Complexity with AWS

    4.0
    Dec 9, 2025
    It helps integrate your ecosystem in a seamless manner and my overall experience has been nothing less than amazing working with the vast opportunities that are possible with AWS.
  • PRODUCT MANAGER
    10B+ USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Contributing to service development by responding to new feature requests and providing comprehensive support

    5.0
    Nov 30, 2025
    The support was excellent, and new feature requests were addressed and incorporated into the service launch.
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  • Engineering Manager
    10B+ USD
    Consumer Goods
    Review Source

    The advantage of being able to manage IoT devices remotely and collectively, but the difficulty of implementation

    4.0
    Dec 2, 2025
    I think it's great that it allows you to centrally manage IoT devices and easily deploy them remotely. However, I feel that it's quite difficult for beginners to use, and it took me a while to get the hang of it myself. I also find it difficult to understand the certificates and which roles they are associated with.
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Reviewer Insights for: AWS IoT
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Performance of AWS IoT Across Market Features

AWS IoT Likes & Dislikes

Like

Multi-layered, robust security AWS provides extremely strong protection against the biggest challenge facing IoT systems: security. Mutual authentication and encryption: All communication between devices and the cloud is encrypted with TLS, and mutual authentication (e.g., client certificates) is required.

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Like

it is easy to use

Like

Security guaranteed

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Dislike

Complexity and Learning Expenses AWS IoT is not a single service; it's an ecosystem consisting of multiple components, including Core, Greengrass, Device Management, and Device Defender.

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Dislike

Device Integration Security control mechanism

Dislike

Nothing in particular

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