AWS Elastic Beanstalk vs. Lambda: Which Should I Use?

What are the main differences between AWS Elastic Beanstalk and AWS Lambda?

AWS Elastic Beanstalk is a platform as a service (PaaS) for deploying applications, while AWS Lambda is a serverless compute service that runs code in response to events.

When should I choose Elastic Beanstalk over Lambda?

Choose Elastic Beanstalk if you need more control over the environment and want to manage the underlying infrastructure.

And when is it better to use Lambda?

Use Lambda for event-driven applications, microservices, or when you want to minimize infrastructure management.

Can I use both services together?

Yes, you can use both services together. For example, you can run a web application on Elastic Beanstalk and use Lambda for background processing.

What are the cost implications of using each service?

Elastic Beanstalk has costs associated with the underlying resources, while Lambda charges based on the number of requests and execution time.