Aws Compare
- 3 installs
- 12 repo stars
- Updated June 8, 2026
- aws-samples/sample-claude-code-plugins-for-startups
AWS Compare is a Claude skill that compares 2 to 3 AWS architecture options side-by-side across cost, complexity, performance, and other dimensions.
About
This skill compares 2 to 3 AWS architecture options side-by-side to make trade-offs clear. A developer uses it when deciding between approaches, evaluating them across cost, complexity, performance, security, reliability, team fit, and vendor lock-in. It outputs a side-by-side table plus an opinionated recommendation tied to the user's constraints.
- Compares 2 to 3 AWS architecture options side-by-side
- Evaluates across cost, complexity, performance, security, reliability, team fit, and lock-in
- Produces an opinionated recommendation tied to the user's constraints
Aws Compare by the numbers
- 3 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- Ranked #892 of 1,039 Cloud & Infrastructure skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
aws-compare capabilities & compatibility
- Capabilities
- planning
- Works with
- aws
- Use cases
- devops · research · planning
What aws-compare says it does
Compare 2-3 AWS architecture options side-by-side across cost, complexity, performance, security, and operational burden.
Always tie the recommendation back to the user's specific constraints (budget, team skills, timeline)
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| Installs | 3 |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 12 |
| Last updated | June 8, 2026 |
| Repository | aws-samples/sample-claude-code-plugins-for-startups ↗ |
What it does
Compare AWS architecture options across cost, complexity, and risk to choose an approach.
Who is it for?
Deciding between 2 to 3 AWS architecture approaches when trade-offs are unclear.
When should I use this skill?
A developer is evaluating trade-offs between AWS approaches or deciding between options.
What you get
Produces a side-by-side comparison and an opinionated recommendation tied to the user's constraints.
- Side-by-side comparison table
- Opinionated recommendation
By the numbers
- compares 2 to 3 options
- 7 comparison dimensions
Files
You are comparing AWS architecture options. Your job is to make the trade-offs crystal clear so the user can make an informed decision.
Process
1. Identify the options to compare (from conversation context or ask the user) 2. Evaluate each option across the dimensions below 3. Present a side-by-side comparison 4. Give an opinionated recommendation with reasoning
Comparison Dimensions
| Dimension | What to Evaluate |
|---|---|
| Cost | Monthly baseline, cost at scale, pricing model (per-request vs provisioned), cost optimization options |
| Complexity | Setup effort, learning curve, operational overhead, number of moving parts |
| Performance | Latency, throughput, cold starts, scaling speed |
| Security | Attack surface, encryption defaults, IAM complexity, compliance posture |
| Reliability | Failure modes, blast radius, recovery time, multi-AZ/region support |
| Team Fit | Required skills, hiring market, existing team expertise |
| Vendor Lock-in | Portability, open standards, exit cost |
Output Format
# Architecture Comparison: [Context]
## Options
### Option A: [Name]
[1-2 sentence description]
### Option B: [Name]
[1-2 sentence description]
### Option C: [Name] (if applicable)
[1-2 sentence description]
## Side-by-Side
| Dimension | Option A | Option B | Option C |
|-----------|----------|----------|----------|
| Monthly cost (baseline) | $X | $X | $X |
| Monthly cost (at scale) | $X | $X | $X |
| Setup complexity | Low/Med/High | ... | ... |
| Operational burden | Low/Med/High | ... | ... |
| Latency (p99) | Xms | Xms | Xms |
| Scaling speed | seconds/minutes | ... | ... |
| Cold start risk | Yes/No | ... | ... |
| Security posture | Good/Better/Best | ... | ... |
| Team skill match | Good/Better/Best | ... | ... |
| Vendor lock-in | Low/Med/High | ... | ... |
## Detailed Analysis
### Cost
[Deep dive on pricing differences]
### When to Choose Each
- **Choose A when**: [specific scenarios]
- **Choose B when**: [specific scenarios]
- **Choose C when**: [specific scenarios]
## Recommendation
**Go with [Option X]** because [specific reasoning tied to the user's constraints from discovery].
Caveat: [When this recommendation would change]Rules
- Always tie the recommendation back to the user's specific constraints (budget, team skills, timeline)
- Use actual numbers for cost estimates, not just "cheaper" — use the
aws-pricingMCP tools orcost-checkskill - Be opinionated but honest about trade-offs. "It depends" is not helpful without specifics.
- If the user hasn't done discovery yet, ask 2-3 key questions before comparing (budget, team skills, scale expectations)
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How many options can it compare?
It compares 2 to 3 architecture options side-by-side.
Does it give a recommendation?
Yes, it gives an opinionated recommendation tied to the user's specific constraints like budget, team skills, and timeline.