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Amazon Web Services, or AWS, helps tens of thousands of companies serve complex websites and applications to customers around the world. From enterprises like Netflix and Spotify to startups and small business, AWS’s pay-as-you-go business model has taken the hosting world by storm in the last decade. However, many companies choose AWS without understanding what’s included … and what isn’t. As a result, those organizations miss out on alternative features and benefits like a fully managed, fully protected, and fully supported cloud and dedicated infrastructure like we offer here at Liquid Web.

With AWS, you undeniably have access to cutting-edge technology battle-tested by some of the most advanced organizations on earth. Unfortunately, to get the most out of your AWS investment, you’ll need to manage that infrastructure entirely on your own.

Furthermore, with AWS, your monthly bill fluctuates based on the resources used in that billing period. That means properly budgeting for your hosting spend is a thing of the past.

Conversely, Liquid Web’s hosting products provide many of the same technology benefits you might find with AWS but also include 24/7/365 support. Pricing is fixed each month, giving you predictability in your infrastructure investments.

AWS is a great hosting choice for many, as evidenced by their massive growth in recent years. But if you’re looking for an even better choice for your business, allow us to show you the Liquid Web difference with our industry-leading support and server solutions, including dedicated servers, VPS hosting, and VMware private cloud.

Liquid Web vs AWS

Best AWS alternative

For more than 25 years, Liquid Web has earned its reputation as a top hosting company through superior service, transparent pricing, and unmatched support. Our solutions feature one-click scalability, a rich API for easy access, and, if you need it, exceptional unlimited support.
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AWS

Fully managed options
Full server stack support
24/7/365 support available
Includes cPanel/WHM/Plesk
Performance optimization
Service monitoring
Proactive monitoring
Included outgoing bandwidth

5 TB

Pay per TB

100% network uptime guarantee

99.99%

100% power uptime guarantee

99.99%

Predictable billing

Yes, set monthly pricing

No, pay per variable consumption

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AWS alternative FAQ

Amazon Web Services, commonly referred to as AWS, is a global cloud computing platform by Amazon. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, AWS offers on-demand access to virtual servers, storage, databases, networking, and developer tools.

AWS falls into the category of Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), where you're responsible for setting up, securing, and maintaining your servers.

For startups and small businesses, Liquid Web and DigitalOcean are widely considered the best AWS alternatives due to predictable pricing, a variety of environments, and developer-friendly interfaces.

AWS can get unexpectedly expensive, especially for small to mid-sized businesses. In fact, a Liquid Web study found that 56% of IT professionals paid 20-50% more than their monthly budget on cloud overages alone. These overages are commonly due to complex pricing structures, such as egress fees, storage IOPS, and autoscaling triggers that aren’t always easy to monitor in real time. Over time, this can make AWS hosting significantly more costly than flat-rate alternatives.

While AWS is currently the largest cloud provider, alternatives like Azure and Google Cloud follow close behind. These two "big cloud" providers offer parallel portfolios, but lack the support, expertise, and management offered by providers like Liquid Web.

For many businesses, TCO for AWS ends up significantly higher. If you have performance-critical workload—like ecommerce, databases, or compliance-driven applications—AWS costs can quickly spiral out of control. A recent study found that public cloud overages can be as high as $25,000.

Avoiding vendor lock-in with AWS can be challenging. Some services are proprietary, such as Lambda or DynamoDB. Migrating away can be simple for smaller workloads, but complex environments may require re-architecting, retraining, and retooling. Alternatives to AWS, like Liquid Web, can provide configuration guidance and migration assistance when moving AWS cloud environments to traditional hosting.

Migrating from AWS to an alternative like Liquid Web typically involves assessing your existing AWS architecture, identifying which workloads and services need to move, and mapping those to equivalent infrastructure. Are you hosting a WordPress site on AWS or are you hosting a cluster of containerized applications? The answer will shape which hosting service you migrate to.

Whether you choose VPS hosting, dedicated servers, or managed hosting services, Liquid Web’s migration team can assist with planning, testing, and validation. Unlike AWS, which often requires more hands-on DevOps expertise, Liquid Web provides fully managed migration support to ease the transition.

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