AWS provides blocks.Pubflow provides a system.
Use AWS if you want raw hardware and isolated services. Use Pubflow for an integrated backend infrastructure.
TL;DR
- Use AWS if you have a devops team and want complete customization over primitives.
- Use Pubflow for a fully integrated, trust-first backend system shipped out of the box.
Core Difference
- AWS
- Cloud Primitives
- Pubflow
- Backend System
| Feature | AWS | Pubflow |
|---|---|---|
| Time to launch | Slow | Fast |
| Complexity | Very high | Low |
| Flexibility | High | High |
Why Pubflow Wins
Complete backend included
Pubflow provides the entire heavy lifting logic you need, tightly integrated.
Trust-first architecture
Unlike just hosting scripts, Pubflow manages the full context flow securely from edge to database row.
Problems with AWS
Too complex
Configuring IAM, VPCs, and networking is a nightmare for small agile teams.
Requires expertise
AWS gives you primitive blocks; you must know how to securely connect them.
Slow iteration
Time spent configuring infrastructure is time stolen from building product features.
Build faster, not harder
More comparisons
How Pubflow compares with different parts of the stack.