AWS · Security

Amazon Cognito

Amazon Cognito handles user sign-up, sign-in, and access control for applications. It manages identity pools and user profiles, integrating directly with AWS services to authenticate users and authorize access to resources. This service abstracts the complexity of building custom authentication systems, providing a managed solution for handling user credentials and session management within your application infrastructure.

It suits developers building apps on AWS who need integrated identity management without upfront costs. The standout feature is its always-free tier, making it accessible for projects of any scale. However, relying on this free model means costs remain zero regardless of usage volume, which is unusual for identity services but requires careful monitoring of associated AWS resource usage that might incur separate charges.

• Free tier Yes
• Pricing Free tier
• Regions 15 · 6 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health A