AWS AppSync
Build scalable applications, including those requiring real-time updates, on a serverless backend.
Overview
AWS AppSync is a managed service that uses GraphQL to make it easy for applications to get exactly the data they need. AppSync handles the heavy lifting of securely connecting to data sources like AWS DynamoDB, Lambda, and more. It provides a GraphQL endpoint and handles request parsing, resolving, and data fetching, with built-in real-time capabilities via WebSockets.
✨ Key Features
- Managed GraphQL Service
- Real-time data with GraphQL Subscriptions
- Integration with AWS services (DynamoDB, Lambda, RDS, etc.)
- Offline data synchronization
- Enterprise security features (IAM, Cognito)
- Built-in caching
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the AWS ecosystem.
- Fully managed and serverless, reducing operational overhead.
- Robust real-time and offline data capabilities.
Unique Value: Offers a fully managed, serverless GraphQL backend with powerful real-time and offline features, tightly integrated with the AWS ecosystem, allowing developers to build scalable applications faster.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Powering a real-time serverless chat application using DynamoDB as a backend.
- Creating a mobile app with offline data access that syncs when connectivity is restored.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Multi-cloud or on-premises deployments.
- Organizations that want to avoid vendor lock-in with a specific cloud provider.
🏆 Alternatives
Removes the need to manage servers or gateway infrastructure, unlike self-hosted solutions like Apollo or Tyk. It is more of a backend-as-a-service than a simple gateway.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (AWS Enterprise Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free tier includes 250,000 query and data modification operations, 250,000 real-time updates, and 600,000 connection-minutes per month for 12 months.
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