Compareβ€ΊNetlify vs AWS Amplify

Netlify vs AWS Amplify

Side-by-side comparison for 2026

Netlify
Netlify
Deploy static and Jamstack sites with CI/CD built-in
8.2/10
FreeFree planfreemium
Try Netlify β†’
VS
AWS Amplify
AWS Amplify
Full-stack development platform built on AWS infrastructure
7.8/10
FreeFree planfreemium
Try AWS Amplify β†’

Our Verdict

πŸ† Netlify wins on overall editorial score (8.2/10)

Netlify scored higher across our editorial dimensions. That said, the best tool depends on your specific use case β€” check the breakdown below.

Editorial Scores

NetlifyCriteriaAWS Amplify
9Usability6
8Value for Money7
8Output Quality9
8Support8
8Integrations9
8.2Overall7.8

Pricing

Netlify
FreeFree planfreemium
AWS Amplify
FreeFree planfreemium

Pros

βœ“ Netlify
  • βœ“Effortless Git integration
  • βœ“Built-in form handling
  • βœ“Edge functions included
  • βœ“Excellent free tier
βœ“ AWS Amplify
  • βœ“Scales infinitely
  • βœ“Comprehensive feature set
  • βœ“Strong AWS integration
  • βœ“Excellent for enterprise

Cons

βœ— Netlify
  • βœ—Can get expensive for high traffic
  • βœ—Limited compared to traditional hosting for complex backends
βœ— AWS Amplify
  • βœ—Can have steep learning curve
  • βœ—Pricing complexity for beginners