AWS for Startup Infrastructure
AWS provides startups with the same cloud infrastructure used by Netflix, Airbnb, and Slack. With $100K in startup credits, a generous free tier, and pay-as-you-go pricing, AWS lets you start small and scale to millions of users without re-architecting.
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Why We Use AWS for Startups
Startups need infrastructure that is cheap to start but capable of scaling massively. AWS offers $10K-$100K in startup credits through AWS Activate, a free tier covering EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and more, and over 200 services for any workload. Most importantly, AWS skills are the most in-demand in the market — hiring is easier, and your team can find answers to almost any infrastructure question.
Key Benefits of AWS for Startups
Start free, scale infinitely
Free tier covers basic needs. Credits cover growth phase. Pay-as-you-go means you only pay for what you use.
Startup credits
AWS Activate provides $10K-$100K in credits for eligible startups, covering 6-18 months of infrastructure costs.
Largest service catalog
Over 200 services including compute, storage, databases, AI/ML, IoT, and more. Whatever you need, AWS has a managed service for it.
Most hireable skills
AWS has 32% market share. Finding AWS-skilled DevOps engineers and developers is easier than any other cloud.
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Schedule a CallWhat We Deliver for Startups
- ✓EC2 / ECS for compute
- ✓S3 for storage
- ✓RDS / DynamoDB for databases
- ✓Lambda for serverless
- ✓CloudFront CDN
- ✓Cognito for auth
- ✓SES for email
Our Recommended Startups Tech Stack
| Layer | Tool |
|---|---|
| Compute | ECS Fargate / Lambda |
| Database | RDS PostgreSQL / DynamoDB |
| Storage | S3 |
| CDN | CloudFront |
| CI/CD | GitHub Actions + ECR |
| Monitoring | CloudWatch + DataDog |
How We Build Startups with AWS
A typical startup AWS architecture starts simple: an application deployed on ECS Fargate (containerized) or Elastic Beanstalk, an RDS PostgreSQL database, S3 for file storage, and CloudFront for CDN. As the startup scales, the architecture evolves: Lambda handles event-driven workloads, SQS manages async processing, ElastiCache adds Redis caching, and CloudWatch monitors performance. The key principle is using managed services wherever possible — let AWS handle database backups, scaling, and security patches so your small team can focus on the product. Estimated monthly cost: $50-$200 for early stage, $500-$2,000 for growth stage, scaling with revenue.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AWS good for startups?
Yes. AWS is the most popular cloud for startups, offering credits through AWS Activate, a free tier, and pay-as-you-go pricing that scales with your business.
How much does AWS cost for a startup?
With free tier and credits, most startups pay $0-$200/month in the first year. Growth-stage startups typically pay $500-$5,000/month depending on traffic and data.
AWS vs Vercel for startups?
Vercel is better for Next.js frontend deployment (zero-config). AWS is better for custom backend infrastructure, databases, and services beyond web hosting. Many startups use both.
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