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AWS Local Zones

byAmazon Web Services (AWS)
in Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure
4.4

Overview

Product Information on AWS Local Zones

Updated 13th October 2025

What is AWS Local Zones?

AWS Local Zones is a software offering from Amazon Web Services that extends cloud infrastructure to locations closer to end-users and resources. The software provides compute, storage, database, and other select AWS services at the edge of the cloud, enabling users to run latency-sensitive applications such as real-time gaming, media and entertainment creation, machine learning inference, and virtual desktop solutions. By positioning resources closer to metropolitan areas, the software aims to address challenges around low latency and local data processing requirements while allowing for consistent operations with cloud-based workloads. AWS Local Zones is designed to help organizations meet regulatory or data residency requirements and optimize performance for distributed environments.

AWS Local Zones Pricing

AWS Local Zones software uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model where charges are based on the use of compute, storage, and other services consumed within the Local Zone. The software bills separately from the main AWS Regions, with each resource and data transfer incurring costs according to the AWS pricing structure for Local Zones. There are no upfront fees, and users pay only for what they use.

Overall experience with AWS Local Zones

DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE
500M - 1B USD, Manufacturing
FAVORABLE

“Effective Solution For Company Requirements Despite Lengthy Lead Time”

4.0
Dec 1, 2025
meets our company needs and let us implement cloud infrastructure
SOFTWARE ENGINEER
500M - 1B USD, Construction
CRITICAL

“Local Zones Enhance Latency for Smooth User Experience”

3.0
Dec 2, 2024
local zones increase the latency very effectively and makes the user experience smooth

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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User Sentiment About AWS Local Zones
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AWS Local Zones Likes & Dislikes

Like

fits our needs to a tee this is all I had to say

Like

high latency and more availability across the service

Like

The easy way to implement cloud resources.

Dislike

setup, lead time

Dislike

Need more integration with other zones

Dislike

You can't find all the services.

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Peer Discussions

AWS Local Zones Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(33 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
48%
4 Star
42%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
3%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.5

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.3

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  • DIRECTOR OF INFRASTRUCTURE
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Effective Solution For Company Requirements Despite Lengthy Lead Time

    4.0
    Dec 1, 2025
    meets our company needs and let us implement cloud infrastructure
  • SUBMANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Local Zone the solutión to reduce latency

    5.0
    Nov 20, 2025
    The local zone help to avoid carrying out cross-border processing.
  • Prinicipal
    1B-10B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    Product Implementation in 2024 Shows Resilience and Sustainable Satisfaction Among Users

    4.0
    Nov 30, 2025
    product is great i are using since 2024 that we implement and are very happy
  • Software Developer
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Improved Application Responsiveness Offset by Complexity and Zone Availability Limitations

    4.0
    Jul 14, 2025
    As a software engineer relying on AWS Local Zones, my overall experience has been positive. Utilizing Local Zones has significantly improved our application's performance and user experience by reducing latency for end-users in specific geographic regions. This strategic advantage allows us to deliver real-time responsiveness.
  • VP, IT
    10B+ USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    AWS Local Zones Deliver Low Latency and Seamless Integration With Some Limitations

    5.0
    Jul 3, 2025
    My Feedback on AWS Local Zones excel at ultra-low latency applications like gaming & streaming, integrate well with AWS Services, good for service limits and data transfer costs s between local zones and regions
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