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AWS Lambda

byAmazon Web Services (AWS)
in
4.7
Market Presence: Application Platforms (Transitioning to Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms), Cloud Application Platforms (Transitioning to Cloud-Native Application Platforms)

Overview

Product Information on AWS Lambda

Updated 13th October 2025

What is AWS Lambda?

AWS Lambda is a cloud-based software that enables users to run code in response to events without provisioning or managing servers. The software automatically manages compute resources and implements triggers based on events such as HTTP requests or file uploads. AWS Lambda supports multiple programming languages, including Python, Node.js, and Java, and integrates with various AWS services to automate workflows and build serverless applications. The software scales automatically based on demand, charges only for compute time consumed, and offers monitoring and logging through AWS CloudWatch. The primary business problem addressed by AWS Lambda is reducing infrastructure management overhead while allowing organizations to focus on application logic and event-driven processes.

AWS Lambda Pricing

AWS Lambda software follows a pay-as-you-go pricing model, charging based on the number of requests and the duration of code execution. The software includes a free usage tier each month. Additional costs apply for functions that require higher memory or longer execution times, and charges may also be incurred for associated resources such as data transfer or storage.

Overall experience with AWS Lambda

MANAGER
Gov't/PS/ED <5,000 Employees, Education
FAVORABLE

“Cloud-Native Applications Benefit From Improved Performance and Security With AWS”

5.0
Jan 31, 2026
It’s been a great tool for our team because of the features that it offers, supporting faster development, improved performance, and the enhanced security and cost efficiency is great. True serverless compute dramatically reduces admin overheads, and the ability to scale is a game changer to say the least. Hence why we've always been an advocate of using AWS for cloud native applications, rather than using it looking through the lens of how you build systems and applications on premise. It just isn't going to work that way anymore.
IT Associate
30B + USD, Healthcare and Biotech
CRITICAL

“Users Appreciate Serverless Convenience and Security Provided by Lambda Service”

3.0
Nov 30, 2025
Looking for a SaaS service to run server less code we started to us lambda. Our users are happy with it.

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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Performance of AWS Lambda Across Market Features

AWS Lambda Likes & Dislikes

Like

Having a true serverless architecture is something we love the most, since it dramatically reduces admin overheads from an operations perspective. The scalability that it offers is also second to none, which lends itself to development in ways that were not possible 15-20 years ago.

Like

-serverless -easy -secure

Like

You don't have to manage the server, it's all handled for you which is the best bit. You can launch APIs, integrate easily and run background tasks that scale automatically, which is perfect for handling traffic spikes without extra infrastructure work.

Dislike

Nothing, since it meets all of our current requirements. In an odd way, AWS releases so many features and capabilities that it is sometimes hard to keep up with, though it is a good thing, since it always keeps you on your toes.

Dislike

- Integration as a self service into our platform is too hard

Dislike

Debugging is a bit challenging. It could just be me, but I found that when doing cold starts, logging and tracing issues it was a little frustrating to find what I was looking for or the reason something was happening.

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Peer Discussions

AWS Lambda Reviews and Ratings

4.7

(806 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
62%
4 Star
35%
3 Star
3%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.5

Integration & Deployment

4.6

Service & Support

4.6

Product Capabilities

4.6

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  • MANAGER
    Gov't/PS/Ed
    Education
    Review Source

    Cloud-Native Applications Benefit From Improved Performance and Security With AWS

    5.0
    Jan 30, 2026
    It’s been a great tool for our team because of the features that it offers, supporting faster development, improved performance, and the enhanced security and cost efficiency is great. True serverless compute dramatically reduces admin overheads, and the ability to scale is a game changer to say the least. Hence why we've always been an advocate of using AWS for cloud native applications, rather than using it looking through the lens of how you build systems and applications on premise. It just isn't going to work that way anymore.
  • Operations Manager
    <50M USD
    Media
    Review Source

    Efficient and scalable serverless functions. Most effective when kept short and punchy.

    5.0
    Jan 29, 2026
    Very efficient and scalable for modern tech. It's great for lightweight, event-driven features, but it struggles when you're trying to move fast on traditional web builds.
  • CLOUD ENGINEER / CLOUD SPECIALIST
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    AWS Lambda : Event Driven Powertool

    5.0
    Sep 29, 2025
    Extremely useful service especially for smaller run time loads and automations, serverless execution takes away the operational and financial overload also the integration with various AWS services make it go to service for automation and tasks
  • SENIOR SYSTEMS ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Migrating Legacy VM Workflows to Lambda Brings Cost Benefits and Complexity

    4.0
    Jan 11, 2026
    We went to cloud and realised that we are still using old habits of running services on VMs. So we decided to go head first and rewritten some code to be executed on Lambda. It is an interesting journey to go through.
  • Director Of Network Architecture
    50M-1B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    AWS Native Integration Simplifies Server-Less Development and Maintenance Processes

    5.0
    Jan 24, 2026
    Perfect for creating server-less applications, not only to improve costs but also to benefit from high availability without having to build it yourself.
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