AWS Compute

AWS Outposts

AWS Outposts extends standard AWS compute and storage infrastructure directly into your own data centers. It handles the physical hardware and networking, letting you run EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and other core services locally while maintaining connectivity to the broader AWS cloud. This setup bridges the gap between public cloud flexibility and strict on-premises data residency or latency requirements.

This approach suits enterprises needing consistent hybrid environments without managing separate hardware stacks. The major hurdle is the pricing model, which requires direct contact for quotes rather than offering transparent, pay-as-you-go rates. There is no free tier available, so evaluating the total cost of ownership demands significant upfront engagement with AWS sales teams before any deployment.

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  • Free tier No
  • Pricing Contact sales
  • Regions 15 · 6 continents
  • SLA uptime 99.99%
  • Compliance 13 certifications
  • Provider health A

Decision score

39 /100
Features 20
Pricing 0
Reliability 100
Community 0
Ecosystem 93

Computed from catalog breadth, pricing, provider reliability (uptime & SLA), community signal, and ecosystem (compliance & regions). Weighted equally.

Trust & reach via AWS

Compliance
  • C5
  • CSA STAR
  • FedRAMP
  • GDPR
  • HIPAA
  • ISO 27001
  • ISO 27017
  • ISO 27018
  • ISO 9001
  • PCI DSS
  • SOC 1 Type II
  • SOC 2 Type II
+1 more
SLA uptime
  • compute99.99%
  • database99.99%
  • networking99.99%
  • storage99.99%
Global reach

15 regions across 6 continents

  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • Oceania
  • South America

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