In the fast-paced realm of cloud computing, selecting the appropriate service to host your applications can feel overwhelming. AWS provides a variety of options, with Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service) and EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) being two of the most prominent. ECS simplifies application deployment through container orchestration, while EC2 offers more control over your virtual server instances. As you evaluate cost efficiency, it’s important to note that ECS can sometimes appear more expensive, especially for predictable workloads. This post outlines seven essential factors to consider when choosing between ECS and EC2, highlighting their impact on overall cost efficiency.
Dilip Mishra