Can I use Fluence alongside AWS in a hybrid cloud setup?

Yes. Many teams start by offloading cost-sensitive workloads to Fluence as part of their transition to Amazon Web Services alternatives.

What is “verifiable compute” and why does it matter?

Fluence enables cryptographic proof of workload execution, so you can verify that your app ran correctly and securely—a level of transparency not possible on AWS.

Where does my data run on Fluence?

You choose the location. Fluence lets you select regions and providers based on data sovereignty, latency, or regulatory requirements.

What kind of support does Fluence offer?

Fluence provides community support, detailed documentation, and personalized onboarding for early adopters and enterprise users.

Fluence: An 85% cheaper alternative to Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Q: How does Fluence pricing compare to AWS?

Fluence offers flat, transparent pricing with no egress or hidden fees—typically 60–75% cheaper than AWS. Use our calculator to see how much you can save with this cheap AWS alternative.

Q: How do I migrate my infrastructure from AWS to Fluence?

You can use existing CI/CD pipelines or IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible to deploy to Fluence. Our developer docs and onboarding support make migration smooth and flexible.

Q: Is Fluence reliable enough for production workloads?

Absolutely. Fluence runs on enterprise-grade hardware with 99.9%+ availability, and workloads are distributed across a decentralized provider network to improve uptime and resilience.

Q: Can Fluence scale like AWS for high-demand applications?

Yes. Fluence supports real-time horizontal and vertical scaling—without overpaying for unused capacity. It’s a true AWS alternative with better economics.

Q: Does Fluence support GPU or memory-heavy workloads?

Yes. Memory-heavy workloads are supported today, and GPU support is coming soon for AI/ML training and inference.

Stop overpaying for cloud compute. Fluence Virtual Servers deliver high-performance compute without the complexity, lock-in, or hidden costs of centralized clouds like AWS.

Fluence: An 85% cheaper alternative to Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Stop overpaying for cloud compute. Fluence Virtual Servers deliver high-performance compute without the complexity, lock-in, or hidden costs of centralized clouds like AWS.

AWS was built for yesterday. Fluence is built for what’s next.

AWS is powerful, but it’s built on centralized control with complex billing and vendor lock-in. If you’re scaling fast, these limitations become expensive and inflexible. Fluence is one of the best decentralized alternatives to AWS, part of a new wave of Amazon AWS alternatives giving developers and enterprises full control, flat pricing, and unstoppable scale.

Discover the Fluence difference

AWS was built for yesterday. Fluence is built for what’s next.

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Fluence Virtual Servers vs Amazon Web Services (AWS): A Quick Comparison

AWS

Type

Cloudless computing platform

Cloud computing platform

Infrastructure

Decentralized compute network outside hyperscaler clouds

Centralized cloud infrastructure

Cost Efficiency

75% cost savings compared to traditional cloud

Standard cloud pricing model

Pricing Model

Transparent pricing, no hidden fees for data egress

Complex pricing with separate charges for compute, storage, data transfer

Scaling

No steep pricing changes on scaling

Variable pricing based on usage and instance types

Fluence Virtual Servers vs Amazon Web Services (AWS): A Quick Comparison

AWS

Type

Cloudless computing platform

Cloud computing platform

Infrastructure

Decentralized compute network outside hyperscaler clouds

Centralized cloud infrastructure

Cost Efficiency

75% cost savings compared to traditional cloud

Standard cloud pricing model

Pricing Model

Transparent pricing, no hidden fees for data egress

Complex pricing with separate charges for compute, storage, data transfer

Scaling

No steep pricing changes on scaling

Variable pricing based on usage and instance types

AWS alternative

AWS may be the market leader, but Amazon Web Services competitors like Fluence are emerging for a reason. Its model is increasingly misaligned with today’s cloud needs:

Expensive Pricing Tiers

Complex billing and surprise egress charges

Limited Flexibility

Predefined configurations, closed tooling

Vendor Lock-In

High migration costs and ecosystem lock-in

Data Sovereignty Issues

AWS controls your data’s location and access

AWS alternative

AWS may be the market leader, but Amazon Web Services competitors like Fluence are emerging for a reason. Its model is increasingly misaligned with today’s cloud needs:

Expensive Pricing Tiers

Complex billing and surprise egress charges

Limited Flexibility

Predefined configurations, closed tooling

Vendor Lock-In

High migration costs and ecosystem lock-in

Data Sovereignty Issues

AWS controls your data’s location and access

Fluence: a cost-effective, transparent alternative

Fluence is a leading alternative to AWS, built for transparency, decentralization, and developer control. Tired of rising costs and complexity? Here’s why Fluence is the better choice:

Cost Savings

Up to 85% lower costs compared to AWS through decentralized compute

Seamless Portability

Full workload portability and no proprietary traps

Transparent Execution

Verifiable compute using blockchain-backed proofs

Scalable On Demand

Flexible resource scaling without rigid pricing models

Fluence: a cost-effective, transparent alternative

Fluence is a leading alternative to AWS, built for transparency, decentralization, and developer control. Tired of rising costs and complexity? Here’s why Fluence is the better choice:

Cost Savings

Up to 85% lower costs compared to AWS through decentralized compute

Seamless Portability

Full workload portability and no proprietary traps

Transparent Execution

Verifiable compute using blockchain-backed proofs

Scalable On Demand

Flexible resource scaling without rigid pricing models

Calculate Your Savings

Fluence’s transparent pricing model eliminates hidden costs like bandwidth or egress fees. Use our pricing calculator to see why Fluence is a cheaper alternative to AWS:

Experience the cost savings

Calculate Your Savings

Fluence’s transparent pricing model eliminates hidden costs like bandwidth or egress fees. Use our pricing calculator to see why Fluence is a cheaper alternative to AWS:

Experience the cost savings

How hidden fees affect businesses

Region-based pricing discrepancies

AWS pricing varies by region, making global cost planning unpredictable and can penalize users in certain geographies.

High data transfer and egress costs

AWS charges heavily for outbound data, and beyond 100GB/month, costs spike fast. Inter-region and inter-AZ transfers add hidden fees.

Charges for idle or unused resources

EC2 and EBS charge even when idle. Forgotten or misconfigured resources often trigger surprise bills for unused S3 buckets or inactive volumes.

No hard spending limits for free tier

AWS has no enforced caps. Free tier users can unknowingly face massive overage bills, especially risky for startups and SMBs.

Complex, opaque pricing

Layered costs—per-GB transfers, hidden fees, region differences—make usage hard to estimate. Many users report being blindsided by surprise charges.

Over-provisioning waste

Teams often over-allocate large instances “just in case,” but usage stays low—like paying for a 32 vCPU instance running at 10% load, wasting thousands monthly.

How hidden fees affect businesses

Region-based pricing discrepancies

AWS pricing varies by region, making global cost planning unpredictable and can penalize users in certain geographies.

High data transfer and egress costs

AWS charges heavily for outbound data, and beyond 100GB/month, costs spike fast. Inter-region and inter-AZ transfers add hidden fees.

Charges for idle or unused resources

EC2 and EBS charge even when idle. Forgotten or misconfigured resources often trigger surprise bills for unused S3 buckets or inactive volumes.

No hard spending limits for free tier

AWS has no enforced caps. Free tier users can unknowingly face massive overage bills, especially risky for startups and SMBs.

Complex, opaque pricing

Layered costs—per-GB transfers, hidden fees, region differences—make usage hard to estimate. Many users report being blindsided by surprise charges.

Over-provisioning waste

Teams often over-allocate large instances “just in case,” but usage stays low—like paying for a 32 vCPU instance running at 10% load, wasting thousands monthly.

Why Fluence is the smarter AWS alternative

Built for Real-World Performance

Whether you’re spinning up AI workloads, serving a global web app, or deploying blockchain nodes, Fluence gives you the compute power you need—without the cloud bloat. • Enterprise-grade performance (high-CPU, high-memory virtual servers) • Dynamically scale on demand • Coming soon: GPU support

Freedom to Migrate Anytime

Fluence uses open standards and non-proprietary APIs, so migrating workloads in or out is seamless. Say goodbye to AWS’s walled garden, and take back control of your infrastructure.

Decentralized by Design

Unlike Amazon’s centralized cloud, Fluence is powered by a peer-to-peer marketplace of independent compute providers. This makes it: • More resilient to outages • Censorship-resistant • Globally scalable You choose where your workloads run—from Europe to Asia, or anywhere across our decentralized provider network.

Transparent Pricing, 85% Cheaper Than AWS

AWS pricing is a maze of egress fees, storage costs, and compute spikes. Fluence offers predictable, flat-rate pricing with no hidden charges—ideal for startups and enterprises alike. • No opaque cost tiers • No egress fees • No surprise bills

Why Fluence is the smarter AWS alternative

Built for Real-World Performance

Freedom to Migrate Anytime

Fluence uses open standards and non-proprietary APIs, so migrating workloads in or out is seamless. Say goodbye to AWS’s walled garden, and take back control of your infrastructure.