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

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

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AWS Outposts
AWS Wavelength
Category

Compute, Hybrid

Compute, Edge Computing

Description

Fully managed solutions for on-premises and edge workloads

Deploy ultra-low-latency applications at the edge of 5G networks.

Best for
  • Low-latency workloads
  • Local data processing
  • Data residency
  • Hybrid applications
  • 5G edge applications
  • Real-time gaming
  • AR/VR streaming
  • Connected vehicles
Key features
  • Fully managed
  • AWS APIs on premises
  • Local compute & storage
  • Consistent hybrid experience
  • Multiple form factors
  • 5G carrier integration
  • EC2 instances at edge
  • VPC extension
  • Low-latency access
  • Multiple carrier support
Pricing model

Fully managed; 3-year term pricing

Pay for underlying EC2 and EBS resources

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]

“Wavelength embeds AWS compute inside 5G carrier networks for single-digit millisecond latency. Use it for real-time gaming, AR/VR, and connected vehicle applications.”
— Riku Kobayashi, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

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When to use AWS Outposts or AWS Wavelength

Use AWS Outposts when:

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

Learn more about AWS Outposts »

Use AWS Wavelength when:

  • 5G edge applications
  • Real-time gaming
  • AR/VR streaming
  • Connected vehicles

Learn more about AWS Wavelength »

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