Amazon Lightsail vs. Podpage

We utilized Amazon Lightsail to get a web application proof of concept up and running. It's easy to set up, requires minimal configuration, and lets us to concentrate on the coding. It's designed to help you get started fast and easily, but it's not designed for corporate applications or workloads.

Incentivized

If you need a website to support a podcast there couldn't be an easier or more targeted solution.

• static web hosting & non public managments
• low cost remote access
• media distribution

Incentivized

• Easy to build the website.
• Flexible to meet my needs.
• New features frequently released to make it even better.

• slow
• complex integration to AWS Cloudwatch - complex setup required
• No IPv6, a big downside
• less value compared with Linode or Digital Ocean

Incentivized

Podpage gave me a great looking site without needing to know coding languages like HTML and CSS. It seamlessly pulls in what I need for each episode from Buzzsprout. And I’m confident the site will stay current over time.

Most amazing support ever! Using the chat feature within Podpage, customer support responds quickly and accurately. Also actively involved with a user group on Facebook and promptly addresses questions there.

Amazon Lightsail is a great platform. Before we started using it, we were using AWS EC2 instances as our primary servers after being dissatisfied with other providers. After Amazon Lightsail's introduction, we were able to reduce our operating costs, improve our quality assurance tasks, and provide much more efficient and better apps with our microservices architecture.

Incentivized

Podpage is easier to use for someone like me who is technologically competent but not a coder (no HTML or CSS experience).

• Saved a lot of time on set up and configuration
• Saved money on trial period
• Customer service was less helpful

Incentivized

• Saves time!
• Consistent look and brand image
• High value for the expense