AWS Amplify Gen 2

Gen 2 brings a 'code-first' DX similar to SST, allowing you to define auth, data, and functions in TypeScript while deploying robust AWS infrastructure.

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Pricing

Free tier

Usage-based

Adoption

→Stable

License

Open Source

Overview

What is AWS Amplify Gen 2?

Code-first development for fullstack apps

Key differentiator

“Gen 2 brings a 'code-first' DX similar to SST, allowing you to define auth, data, and functions in TypeScript while deploying robust AWS infrastructure.”

Capability profile

Capability Radar

Honest assessment

Strengths & Weaknesses

↑ Strengths

Teams committed to AWS ecosystem but wanting better DX

Curated assessment

Code-first infrastructure definitions (TypeScript)

Curated assessment

Enterprise apps needing full AWS compliance/security

Curated assessment

↓ Weaknesses

Teams avoiding vendor lock-in (deeply tied to AWS)

Curated assessment

Simple hobby sites where AWS console is daunting

Curated assessment

Cost structure

Pricing

Free Tier

Available

12 months free tier (15GB served, 1000 build mins/mo); New $200 credit for new accounts (July 2025)

Starts at

Pay-as-you-go ($0.023/GB stored, $0.15/GB served)

Model

Usage-based

Enterprise

Available

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Performance benchmarks

How Fast Is It?

Ecosystem

Relationships

Alternatives

Vercel Netlify Firebase

Next step

Get Started with AWS Amplify Gen 2

Step-by-step setup guide with code examples and common gotchas.

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