AWS Amplify Wins
Winner
AWS Amplify
7.7
Teams already invested in AWS who want integrated hosting with other AWS services like Cognito, AppSync, and DynamoDB.
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Score Comparison
Criteria
AWS Amplify
Surge
Overall Score
7.7
6.5
Deployment Speed & DX
7.0
8.0
Performance & Edge Network
8.0
6.0
Pricing & Free Tier
7.0
8.0
Framework Support
8.0
5.0
Integrations & Ecosystem
9.5
5.0
Pricing & Features
Specification
AWS Amplify
Surge
Starting Price
Free
Free
Free Tier
Pricing Model
Usage-based
Freemium
Making Your Decision
When to Choose AWS Amplify
Teams already invested in AWS who want integrated hosting with other AWS services like Cognito, AppSync, and DynamoDB.
AWS Amplify is the right choice if you're building on AWS. The ecosystem integration is unmatched, but the complexity and learning curve make it less ideal for simple deployments.
Strengths
- Deep AWS ecosystem integration
- Powerful backend features (Auth, API, Storage)
- Good for full-stack AWS applications
- Mature enterprise features
Limitations
- Complex pricing model
- Steeper learning curve than competitors
- AWS console can be overwhelming
When to Choose Surge
Quick prototypes and simple static sites where you want to deploy with a single CLI command without any configuration.
Surge is the fastest way to get a static site online. One command and you're deployed. It's simple by design, but that simplicity limits advanced use cases.
Strengths
- Dead simple CLI deployment
- Instant publishing with one command
- Great for quick prototypes
- No account required for basic use
Limitations
- Static files only
- Limited features compared to modern platforms
- No build process
