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

Compare AWS Outposts Servers 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 Servers
AWS Wavelength
Category

Compute, Hybrid Edge

Compute, Edge Computing

Description

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

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

Best for
  • Edge locations
  • Retail stores
  • Branch offices
  • Factory floors
  • 5G edge applications
  • Real-time gaming
  • AR/VR streaming
  • Connected vehicles
Key features
  • 1U/2U form factor
  • EC2 instances
  • EBS local storage
  • Managed by AWS
  • Network connectivity
  • 5G carrier integration
  • EC2 instances at edge
  • VPC extension
  • Low-latency access
  • Multiple carrier support
Pricing model

3-year term pricing

Pay for underlying EC2 and EBS resources

Free tier

No

No

Expert take

“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]

“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 Servers or AWS Wavelength

Use AWS Outposts Servers when:

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

Learn more about AWS Outposts Servers »

Use AWS Wavelength when:

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

Learn more about AWS Wavelength »

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