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AWS Lambda vs Amazon Virtual Private Cloud comparison

 

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon Virtual Private Cloud
Ranking in Compute Service
7th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
34
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
AWS Lambda
Ranking in Compute Service
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
83
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Compute Service category, the mindshare of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud is 0.4%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS Lambda is 21.0%, down from 23.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Dineshkumar Thulasiraman - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers auto-scaling policies, security groups are very useful and good support
VPC itself is pretty good, but understanding it well is key. One of the challenges for beginners is understanding IP address ranges and subnet concepts. For example, why use a /16 CIDR block for a VPC versus a /24? It's important to understand these concepts before creating a VPC. Once you understand the basics, you can leverage VPC features based on your architecture. For example, a three-tier architecture (web application, database, etc.) can benefit from public and private subnets. The web application can reside in a public subnet for internet access, while the database can reside in a private subnet for security, only accessible through the web application. This helps isolate resources and improve performance. So, the first step is understanding VPC creation and then using subnets (public and private) based on your architecture. Public subnets can connect to the internet, while private subnets cannot by default. For internet access in a private subnet, you can use a NAT Gateway and route tables. Other components include the internet gateway (for public subnet internet access), Elastic IPs (static IP addresses), and more advanced options like VPN connections, AWS PrivateLink, etc. Once you grasp these basic concepts, you can explore the more advanced features.
Wai L Lin O - PeerSpot reviewer
A serverless solution with easy integration features
We use AWS Lambda because it provides a solution for our needs without requiring us to manage our infrastructure. With the tool, we only pay for the resources we use. Additionally, it is straightforward to implement and integrates with other services like API Gateway. The tool's serverless nature has had the most significant impact on our workflow. I find it particularly attractive because it eliminates the need for managing servers. In my previous experience, managing upgrades and updates was quite challenging. The solution's integration process with other AWS services was relatively easy. We primarily use AWS services such as EventBridge for scheduling processes and log management.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Subnet is an important feature as it helps to save network and route traffic."
"It is an user-friendly solution."
"I like that within the same AWS account, you can have different scenarios and workloads. You can isolate workloads using different VPCs, reducing the exposure of critical services."
"It is very easy to provision a VPC and build your network."
"The main feature I like about Amazon VPC is its security capabilities, including security groups and subnets."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"It is very simple to define a network, connect subnets, and set up routing"
"I recommend introducing Amazon VPC to others as it provides an excellent entry-level understanding of cloud computing and its relevance in today's world."
"Provides a good, easy path from when you're using an AWS cluster."
"The stability is good."
"It enables the launch of thousands of instances simultaneously,"
"AWS Lambda's event-driven architecture is highly valuable."
"It is a scalable solution."
"What I like most about AWS Lambda is that it's very easy to deploy."
"The programming language and the integration with other AWS services are the most valuable features."
"I have used AWS Lambda for simple messaging for SQS, creating a cron job, and delay messaging."
 

Cons

"I would like to see an improvement in the process of peering multiple VPCs."
"One person with capable knowledge can implement the solution."
"The overall integration capabilities of Amazon Virtual Private Cloud with third-party tools need to improve."
"There is a specific configuration where I was using a Windows Server, and I could not configure RDS Oracle on it."
"AWS is a bit costlier than other public clouds."
"If something needs to be highlighted, peering must be maintained."
"VPC itself is pretty good, but understanding it well is key. One of the challenges for beginners is understanding IP address ranges and subnet concepts."
"One concern is the cost, which can be relatively high compared to other cloud providers like Azure and Google Cloud."
"We need to better understand Lambda for different scenarios. We need some joint effort between Amazon and the users to have the users identify how they can really leverage Lambda. It's not about Lambda itself; it's about the practice, the guidance. There needs to be very good documentation. From the user perspective, what exists now is not always enough."
"The deployment process is a bit complex, so it could be simplified to make it easier for beginners to deploy."
"The execution time could be better. One of the major limitations is the time period because it doesn't give you more than seven minutes. So, before thinking about Lambda, you should think through your use case and ensure it's a good fit. Otherwise, you can use batch, step functions, or other methods. Reports and the monitoring board could also be improved in terms of alerts. The threshold alerts are there but can be improved. It takes some time to get used to these methods and get the hang of them."
"AWS Lambda could be improved by increasing the size of the payload. Also, sometimes Lambda doesn't implement well for bigger solutions."
"The running time of AWS Lambda runs fine. It takes around five minutes but it would be great if that time could be extended."
"If you are setting it up on hybrid solution, there is a lot of work that needs to go in."
"There are sometimes issues following an update."
"The user-friendliness of the solution could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"VPC tends to offer competitive pricing compared to other services."
"Amazon VPC is generally affordable. There might be costs if you need to reserve specific IPs. Otherwise, it's cheap."
"It is a free-to-use service."
"I would rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten."
"The product is expensive."
"VPC itself is free to create and use."
"We can use the tool for free."
"Amazon is not very transparent with pricing. It's quite complicated to see where you're spending and how you can track it. I was spending $30,000 a year and $3600 monthly on top of that initial payment. However, I have been able to bring the cost down for this year."
"The pricing varies based on the specific solution you're implementing, and in comparison to the value it provides, the overall cost is reasonable."
"It costs maybe less than $10 per month in my use case."
"I think the price is okay. However, if they add more functionality, they can have better prices. In fact, they should have better and more flexible packages for clients who have greater consumption of Lambda."
"AWS Lambda's cloud version isn't expensive, and I'd rate its pricing as five out of five."
"The price of the solution is reasonable and it is a pay-per-use model. It is very good for cost optimization."
"The pricing is on-demand and based on runs or times that are billed out monthly."
"Lambda is a good and cheap solution and I would recommend it to those without a huge payload."
"We only need to pay for the compute time our code consumes."
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Top Industries

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Educational Organization
70%
Financial Services Firm
7%
Computer Software Company
4%
Manufacturing Company
3%
 

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon Virtual Private Cloud?
The cost of Amazon VPC depends on the components you put inside the VPC and the traffic volume. While the direct cost of the VPC is usually not problematic, the associated components and their traf...
What needs improvement with Amazon Virtual Private Cloud?
I would look at database options for improvements. There is a specific configuration where I was using a Windows Server, and I could not configure RDS Oracle on it. I believe they need to revise ho...
Which is better, AWS Lambda or Batch?
AWS Lambda is a serverless solution. It doesn’t require any infrastructure, which allows for cost savings. There is no setup process to deal with, as the entire solution is in the cloud. If you use...
What do you like most about AWS Lambda?
The tool scales automatically based on the number of incoming requests.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Lambda?
AWS Lambda is cheaper compared to running an instance continuously. You only pay for what you use, making it cost-effective.
 

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