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Amazon AppSync

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Spec sheet

Purpose
AWS AppSync connects applications to events, data, and AI models through GraphQL and pub/sub APIs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Intended users
AWS describes AppSync as suitable for connecting application developers to data and building experiences such as AI gateways, federated APIs, and real-time applications.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Compliance
AWS states AppSync is compliant with SOC, PCI, HIPAA/HIPAA BAA, IRAP, C5, ENS High, OSPAR, and HITRUST CSF programs.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.aws.amazon.com
Support
AWS offers support tailored to needs ranging from startups to enterprise level through its contact-an-expert option.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Authentication
Built-in authorization modes include API keys, OIDC, Amazon Cognito, IAM, and Lambda authorizers.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Caching
Optional managed server-side caching uses selectable cache instance types billed at hourly rates without long-term commitments.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Data integrations
AppSync data sources include Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora, OpenSearch, HTTP endpoints, EventBridge, and Amazon Bedrock Runtime.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.aws.amazon.com
Federation
AppSync Merged GraphQL APIs combine schemas, data sources, and resolvers from multiple source APIs into one endpoint.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
GraphQL data access
A single GraphQL API request can access data from multiple databases, microservices, and AI models.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Network security
Private APIs can restrict exposure to a customer's VPC, and AWS WAF can help protect APIs from common web exploits.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Observability
AppSync can integrate with Amazon CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray for logging, metrics, and tracing.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Real-time events
AppSync Events supports publishing and subscribing to real-time events over WebSockets.Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
Security responsibility
AWS says customers' compliance responsibilities depend on data sensitivity, company objectives, and applicable laws and regulations.Read 7 Oct 2026 · docs.aws.amazon.com

Plans and prices

AppSync Events $1 a month $1.00 per million Event API operations and $0.08 per million connection minutes; data transfer charged at the EC2 data transfer rate. Free Tier credits may apply to eligible AWS services; usage charges vary with event operations, connection minutes, and data transfer Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com
AppSync GraphQL $4 a month $4.00 per million Query and Data Modification Operations; additional charges for real-time updates, connection minutes, data transfer, and optional caching. 250,000 query or data modification operations · 250,000 real-time updates · 600,000 connection-minutes in Free Tier; expires after 12 months Read 7 Oct 2026 · aws.amazon.com

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