Comparing AWS and Blossom is interesting because AWS is a foundational cloud provider, while Blossom builds on top of providers like AWS to simplify app deployment.
Here’s a quick comparison to help you choose the right platform:
AWS
- Powerful but complex ecosystem with hundreds of services
- Offers app deployment platforms like Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, ECS, and EKS
- Still requires significant technical expertise, even for simpler services
- Pay-per-use pricing with a complicated free tier
- Best suited for teams with complex infrastructure needs
- Tends to lock you into the AWS ecosystem
Blossom
- Simple app deployment platform that runs on top of AWS and other providers
- No vendor lock-in — bring your own cloud
- Ideal for small to medium-sized teams
- Easy to get started with git-based deployments
- 5-day free trial. Predictable per-server pricing
- Full server access with managed infrastructure
Quick Comparison
| Feature | AWS | Blossom |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Complex, multi-service | Simple, git-based |
| Pricing | Complex, Usage-based | Simple, Per server |
| Learning Curve | Steep | Gentle |
| Infrastructure | Self-managed or managed | Managed |
| Server Access | Full | Full |
Conclusion
AWS provides the most control and access to specialized cloud services — but it comes with a steep learning curve. If you have the expertise to manage it and requirements really need super fine-grained infrastructure control, only then you should consider it.
Blossom offers a much simpler platform that removes the operational overhead and lets you focus on building your app. You get Heroku-style simplicity, greater flexibility, and predictable per-server pricing — without the usual DevOps burden.
See How Blossom Compares on Cost
Use the calculator to compare Blossom's predictable pricing against other platforms.
Want a deeper dive? Read our comprehensive comparison of popular deployment platforms.