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Amazon AWS vs ClearDATA Platform comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Amazon AWS
Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
260
Ranking in other categories
PaaS Clouds (2nd)
ClearDATA Platform
Ranking in Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
16th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) category, the mindshare of Amazon AWS is 12.8%, down from 16.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of ClearDATA Platform is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Amazon AWS12.8%
ClearDATA Platform0.5%
Other86.7%
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

MM
Data Analyst at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Cloud training has boosted my data analytics skills and simplifies building small projects
One area that could be improved in Amazon AWS is its learning curve. The large number of services and configuration options can be overwhelming, especially for new users. Understanding its pricing can also be challenging, as costs can add up unexpectedly if resources are not monitored carefully. For data analytics, setting up and integrating services such as S3, Glue, and Athena sometimes requires a good understanding of permissions, data formats, and service configurations. More guided, simplified onboarding for analytics use cases would make the platform more accessible. One additional area for improvement is documentation and service selection. Amazon AWS offers many services with overlapping capabilities, and it can sometimes be difficult for users to determine which service is the best fit for a particular use case. More decision support tools and guided recommendations would help reduce this complexity. From a data analytics perspective, cost visibility could also be improved since analytics workloads can scale quickly. Having more proactive cost forecasting and optimization recommendations would help teams manage budgets more effectively. Another challenging area is IAM and permission management. While Amazon AWS provides strong security controls, configuring permissions correctly can be complex, especially when multiple analytics services need to interact with one another. Simplifying permissions while maintaining security would enhance the overall user experience. The other area I would mention for improvement is the overall user experience. Given the huge number of services, which are truly excellent, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to navigate, especially for a new user that requires much training. A more streamlined interface and clearer recommendations between similar services would make it easier to get started. I would also like to see more built-in cost optimization guidance and cost management tools. Other than that, Amazon AWS is a very good and mature platform. Most of my feedback is about making it easier to learn, manage, and optimize rather than adding new capabilities.
Manojkumar Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Technology Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Automated safeguards have protected patient data and simplify healthcare cloud compliance
ClearDATA Platform helped the healthcare organization, primarily used by healthcare providers in health, medical devices, and healthcare software, by integrating in such a way that it achieves compliance regulations as well as automated security protocols, controls, and monitors any cloud infrastructure risks while detecting security threats and generating audit reports. The best features of ClearDATA Platform include automated safeguard enforcement, compliance monitoring, audit-ready report preparation, and risk dashboards, all of which are essential. The biggest impact for my client comes from safeguard enforcement and risk scoring dashboards, as these features positively influence the organization by protecting sensitive patient data, ensuring it cannot be disclosed outside of the organization, and providing an overview of all security risks.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The pricing is one of the best in the segment."
"Of course there are other cloud providers, but AWS is far the best on both technology and stability."
"I value the automation and the stability of this product."
"The whole solution is well designed and AWS has decent documentation, which is not to be taken for granted, and I've also found that AWS is easy to use."
"The product is easy to use."
"The capacity to grow dynamically based on our needs is most valuable, we can increase resources dynamically, and it is also very reliable and fast to implement."
"We rely heavily on AWS, and we're constantly taking advantage of new features as they come out to see how they can add value to the business."
"Amazon AWS has improved a lot on security and is very good. Additionally, You can integrate your own security into their AWS platform."
"After ClearDATA Platform is implemented, I received an appreciation email from the client stating they are very satisfied with the platform, and they were very happy with both the implementation and my recommendation."
 

Cons

"I think Amazon AWS could be improved cost-wise, as the expenses can be considerable."
"Instead of using some third-party solutions, Amazon should include them as part of its offering."
"Technical support could be improved, they could be better."
"I would like to receive some alerts when my consumption is getting out of the normal range."
"AWS could be more scalable."
"At times we find ourselves a little trapped, with the lack of customization, for what we need."
"More complete and specific training for many of the technologies, specifically with Python Django and the CMS (Mezzanine)."
"The customization could be improved."
"The reason for my eight rating is that it is not integrated with artificial intelligence, which is a primary reason for the score."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"When I first started using the solution I used a free trial, and then we upgraded to a pay-as-you-go subscription. We have an allocated budget of $50."
"The price tends to be higher, but that is a usual case when prioritizing reliable backup solutions for servers and other infrastructure."
"To anyone thinking about using AWS, I would suggest carefully designing your implementation. This is very important because it will impact the monthly cost of the solution. You need to think ahead and talk with your staff to find opportunities to make this more efficient."
"Amazon AWS is on the cheaper side, as their pricing is more competitive. There are no additional costs besides the license. However, Azure sells Microsoft licenses, so they have an advantage."
"Licensing can be purchased on a yearly basis, which is an auto-renewal. We also have an on-demand on-pay purchase."
"The pricing may vary and is often influenced by marketing strategies."
"AWS is expensive and the cost should be reduced."
"The prices are a bit high."
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Comparison Review

it_user8586 - PeerSpot reviewer
Engineer at a tech consulting company with 51-200 employees
Aug 14, 2013
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Construction Company
9%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business131
Midsize Enterprise48
Large Enterprise120
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Questions from the Community

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We like Google Firebase hosting and authentication and also the excellent cloud functionality. Our team found the flexibility of handling and dealing with the database through EDL to be very useful...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ClearDATA Platform?
My experience with the pricing is that, compared to other projects, it is very lenient as per the standards.
What needs improvement with ClearDATA Platform?
I do not think there are many needed improvements for ClearDATA Platform as of now; the current trend is that artificial intelligence is booming, which can be incorporated into the product. With th...
What is your primary use case for ClearDATA Platform?
The main use case for ClearDATA Platform in that client's project is focused on equipping the healthcare organization with cloud security and compliance, which helps secure and protect the health i...
 

Also Known As

Amazon Web Services, AWS
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Sample Customers

Pinterest, General Electric, Pfizer, Netflix, and Nasdaq.
Merck, UCLA Health, USMD Hospital, Cleveland Clinic
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