AWS IoT

AWS IoT Core

AWS IoT Core acts as the bridge between physical hardware and cloud infrastructure, handling the ingestion of device data and managing secure connections. It processes messages from sensors and actuators, enabling real-time communication and data routing to other AWS services for storage or analytics. This setup supports the operational backbone for connected fleets, ensuring devices can reliably transmit telemetry and receive commands without requiring custom server infrastructure.

The platform suits teams already embedded in the AWS ecosystem who need scalable connectivity for large device networks. However, there is no free tier, meaning every message, connection, and data transfer incurs costs immediately. This pay-as-you-go model can quickly accumulate expenses for high-frequency data streams, making it less ideal for small-scale prototypes or budget-constrained projects where predictable, low-cost entry points are preferred.

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  • Free tier No
  • Pricing Pay as you go
  • 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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