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AWS Greengrass

Freemium

Edge computing service that extends AWS cloud capabilities to local devices.

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4.6 Editor Rating
Vetted Score
4.6 / 5.0

Earns a high score for robust edge capabilities, deep AWS integration, and strong security, though pricing complexity can be a barrier for small deployments.

Key Features
Local Compute and Messaging

Runs AWS Lambda functions and processes data locally, reducing latency and bandwidth usage.

Secure Over-the-Air Updates

Provides encrypted, signed OTA updates for edge devices, ensuring integrity and compliance.

Seamless Cloud Integration

Synchronizes device shadows, IoT Core, and other AWS services for unified management.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Greengrass offers a free tier, but usage beyond the free limits incurs charges based on the number of devices and messages.

Greengrass Core runs on Linux, Windows IoT, and macOS, and is compatible with popular edge hardware like Raspberry Pi.

Yes, you can deploy AWS Lambda functions or Docker containers to execute custom logic locally on edge devices.
Specifications
Pricing Model Free tier includes up to 100,000 messages per month; beyond that, usage is billed per device and per request.
Supported Platforms
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