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AWS Lambda vs Azure Stream Analytics comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

AWS Lambda
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
88
Ranking in other categories
Compute Service (1st)
Azure Stream Analytics
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Streaming Analytics (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

AWS Lambda and Azure Stream Analytics aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. AWS Lambda is designed for Compute Service and holds a mindshare of 21.2%, up 20.5% compared to last year.
Azure Stream Analytics, on the other hand, focuses on Streaming Analytics, holds 9.4% mindshare, down 12.5% since last year.
Compute Service
Streaming Analytics
 

Featured Reviews

Andrew-Wong - PeerSpot reviewer
Convenience in deployment process with room for code preview improvement
Having a better preview would be helpful. Sometimes, if my Lambda code is too big, it can be inconvenient as I'm unable to see my code when it exceeds a certain size. AWS has a limit, like a three-megabyte limit, beyond which I cannot view or edit the code easily.
SantiagoCordero - PeerSpot reviewer
Native connectors and integration simplify tasks but portfolio complexity needs addressing
There are too many products in the Azure landscape, which sometimes leads to overlap between them. Microsoft continuously releases new products or solutions, which can be frustrating when determining the appropriate features from one solution over another. A cost comparison between products is also not straightforward. They should simplify their portfolio. The Microsoft licensing system is confusing and not easy to understand, and this is something they should address. In the future, I may stop using Stream Analytics and move to other solutions. I discussed Palantir earlier, which is something I want to explore in depth because it allows me to accomplish more efficiently compared to solely using Azure. Additionally, the vendors should make the solution more user-friendly, incorporating low-code and no-code features. This is something I wish to explore further.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The programming language and the integration with other AWS services are the most valuable features."
"The initial setup is pretty easy."
"By using Lambda, we can use Python code and the Boto3 solution."
"Lambda makes the administration of all our services related to Amazon really easy."
"We have no issues with the technical support."
"This product is easy to use."
"The solution runs on the latest cloud technology so it is easy to deploy cloud-native projects."
"AWS Lambda's best features are log analysis and event triggering and actioning."
"The most valuable features of Azure Stream Analytics are the ease of provisioning and the interface is not terribly complex."
"We use Azure Stream Analytics for simulation and internal activities."
"It's scalable as a cloud product."
"I like the way the UI looks, and the real-time analytics service is aligned to this. That can be helpful if I have to use this on a production service."
"It's easy to implement and maintain pipelines with minimal complexity."
"It was easy for me to use from the beginning. I am accustomed to working with Microsoft."
"Any time I needed assistance, they were helpful."
"Cloud tools and cloud services enable flexibility and lower entry barriers for Taiwanese enterprises."
 

Cons

"The product could make the process of integration easier."
"AWS Lambda has a limitation where the execution time is capped at 15 minutes per task. Increasing this time would allow for handling heavier tasks more efficiently."
"The 60 seconds limitation with the consumption of the service is really restrictive for a service and the solution can be improved by eliminating that."
"The way Lambda works with HTTP headers is a bit odd."
"It could be cheaper."
"Security needs to be improved."
"Its performance can be improved. There should also be more dynamic security permissions."
"I wish to see better execution time in the next release."
"Its features for event imports and architecture could be enhanced."
"The solution’s customer support could be improved."
"The only challenge was that the streaming analytics area in Azure Stream Analytics could not meet our company's expectations, making it a component where improvements are required."
"There were challenges with Azure Stream Analytics. When I initially started, the learning curve was difficult because I didn't have knowledge of the service."
"Azure Stream Analytics is challenging to customize because it's not very flexible."
"It is not complex, but it requires some development skills. When the data is sent from Azure Stream Analytics to Power BI, I don't have the access to modify the data. I can't customize or edit the data or do some queries. All queries need to be done in the Azure Stream Analytics."
"The solution could be improved by providing better graphics and including support for UI and UX testing."
"The collection and analysis of historical data could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It costs maybe less than $10 per month in my use case."
"AWS Lambda is not expensive for micro testing but is expensive if used for long deployment or long services."
"AWS Lambda license is paid on a monthly basis."
"For licensing, we pay a yearly subscription."
"The price of the solution is reasonable."
"AWS Lambda is cheap."
"Lambda is an affordable solution. They offer free requests every month and charge per the compute time. If you are working in a big organization, usually AWS offer a savings plan where you get approximately 70% discount on pricing."
"I think the price is okay. However, if they add more functionality, they can have better prices. In fact, they should have better and more flexible packages for clients who have greater consumption of Lambda."
"The current price is substantial."
"The cost of this solution is less than competitors such as Amazon or Google Cloud."
"Azure Stream Analytics is a little bit expensive."
"I rate the price of Azure Stream Analytics a four out of five."
"There are different tiers based on retention policies. There are four tiers. The pricing varies based on steaming units and tiers. The standard pricing is $10/hour."
"The product's price is at par with the other solutions provided by the other cloud service providers in the market."
"We pay approximately $500,000 a year. It's approximately $10,000 a year per license."
"The licensing for this product is payable on a 'pay as you go' basis. This means that the cost is only based on data volume, and the frequency that the solution is used."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
54%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Retailer
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better, AWS Lambda or Batch?
AWS Lambda is a serverless solution. It doesn’t require any infrastructure, which allows for cost savings. There is no setup process to deal with, as the entire solution is in the cloud. If you use...
What do you like most about AWS Lambda?
The tool scales automatically based on the number of incoming requests.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS Lambda?
The pricing of AWS Lambda is reasonable. It's beneficial and cost-effective for users regardless of the number of instances used.
Which would you choose - Databricks or Azure Stream Analytics?
Databricks is an easy-to-set-up and versatile tool for data management, analysis, and business analytics. For analytics teams that have to interpret data to further the business goals of their orga...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Stream Analytics?
Regarding the cost of Azure Stream Analytics, I believe the price is reasonable for the tool.
What needs improvement with Azure Stream Analytics?
There were challenges with Azure Stream Analytics. When I initially started, the learning curve was difficult because I didn't have knowledge of the service. There's setup time required to get it i...
 

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