What's the Difference Between AWS Local Zones and AWS Wavelength?
Compare AWS Local Zones and AWS Wavelength side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.
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AWS Local Zones
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AWS Wavelength
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Category
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Compute, Edge Computing |
Compute, Edge Computing |
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Description
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Infrastructure to deploy latency-sensitive workloads near end users |
Deploy ultra-low-latency applications at the edge of 5G networks. |
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Key features
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Pricing model
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Pay for underlying resources used |
Pay for underlying EC2 and EBS resources |
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Free tier
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No |
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Expert take
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“Local Zones bring AWS infrastructure to metro areas for single-digit millisecond latency to end users. Deploy the same APIs and services without managing edge hardware.” |
“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.” |
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When to use AWS Local Zones or AWS Wavelength
Use AWS Local Zones when:
- Media content creation
- Real-time gaming
- Live video streaming
- Machine learning inference
Learn more about AWS Local Zones »
Use AWS Wavelength when:
- 5G edge applications
- Real-time gaming
- AR/VR streaming
- Connected vehicles
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