G2 Vendor Directory

AWS Direct Connect vs. UpCloud

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricAWS Direct Connect

by Amazon Web Services (AWS)

UpCloud

by UpCloud Ltd.

Overall rating4.64.6
Review count4785
Ease of use8.59.4
Ease of setup8.79.5
Quality of support8.69.5
Meets requirements9.29.1
NPS74.35897480.952381
Small Business13.0%80.0%
Mid-Market30.4%5.9%
Enterprise56.5%14.1%
Total page views127507
Total LLM citations20812,550

AWS Direct Connect

AWS Direct Connect is a cloud service that establishes a dedicated network connection between your on-premises infrastructure and AWS, bypassing the public internet. This direct link enhances application performance by reducing latency and increasing bandwidth throughput, providing a more consistent network experience. By utilizing industry-standard 802.1Q VLANs, AWS Direct Connect enables private connectivity to AWS services such as Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) and Amazon S3, facilitating secure and efficient data transfers.

Pros

  • Reliability
  • Scalability
  • Cloud Management
  • Performance Excellence
  • Security

UpCloud

UpCloud is European cloud service provider. Everything from Public Cloud to Private Cloud to Managed Kubernetes & Databases. With a global cloud platform spanning four continents, we offer a reliable, ISO27001 certified & GDPR compliant cloud-native product portfolio in 15 locations worldwide. Our 99.999% SLA ensures uninterrupted services, empowering businesses worldwide to thrive. Formed in 2012, UpCloud is headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.

Pros

  • Customer Support
  • Ease of Use
  • Speed Performance
  • Affordable
  • 24/7 Support
  • Performance