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What's the Difference Between AWS Outposts and AWS Outposts Servers?

Compare AWS Outposts and AWS Outposts Servers side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.

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AWS Outposts
AWS Outposts Servers
Category

Compute, Hybrid

Compute, Hybrid Edge

Description

Fully managed solutions for on-premises and edge workloads

Individual 1U or 2U server form factor for smaller on-premises or edge locations.

Best for
  • Low-latency workloads
  • Local data processing
  • Data residency
  • Hybrid applications
  • Edge locations
  • Retail stores
  • Branch offices
  • Factory floors
Key features
  • Fully managed
  • AWS APIs on premises
  • Local compute & storage
  • Consistent hybrid experience
  • Multiple form factors
  • 1U/2U form factor
  • EC2 instances
  • EBS local storage
  • Managed by AWS
  • Network connectivity
Pricing model

Fully managed; 3-year term pricing

3-year term pricing

Free tier

No

No

Expert take

“Outposts is for workloads that must stay on premises due to latency or data residency constraints but still need the same AWS APIs and tooling. Think of it as extending your VPC into your data center rather than building a separate environment.”
— Riku Kobayashi, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

“Outposts Servers provide AWS compute in a 1U or 2U form factor for space-constrained locations like retail stores, factories, or hospital departments.”
— Didier Durand, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

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When to use AWS Outposts or AWS Outposts Servers

Use AWS Outposts when:

  • Low-latency workloads
  • Local data processing
  • Data residency
  • Hybrid applications

Learn more about AWS Outposts »

Use AWS Outposts Servers when:

  • Edge locations
  • Retail stores
  • Branch offices
  • Factory floors

Learn more about AWS Outposts Servers »

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