# Amazon CloudWatch Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Amazon CloudWatch the right Cloud Management solution for you? Explore 93 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/204333/Amazon-CloudWatch/reviews --- Amazon CloudWatch 4.5 (93) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/204333/Amazon-CloudWatch/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated May 7th, 2026 # Reviews of Amazon CloudWatch Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Comprehensive AWS resource monitoring 94% positive reviews out of 34 Most users report aws monitoring offers real-time insights, centralized visibility, and reliable performance for AWS resources. Iddy H Solution Architect, 11 - 50 employees. "My overall experience with Amazon CloudWatch has been positive, especially in terms of monitoring AWS resources and applications in real time." Complex and unpredictable pricing 74% negative reviews out of 27 Most reviewers indicate pricing quickly escalates with high usage, and confusing cost structure complicates budget management. Ravi K Software Engineer, 11 - 50 employees. "It can get really expensive really quick if you are monitoring a lot of resources, and we ended up overspending on something we were just testing out." Custom dashboards and automated alerts 83% positive reviews out of 24 Most reviewers describe dashboards and alarms as highly customizable, enabling efficient tracking and proactive issue detection. Rozelyn B HR, 11 - 50 employees. "I greatly appreciate the real-time monitoring, customizable dashboards, and automated alerts that help maintain system health and performance." ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 93 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jignesh P. Technical Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Visualize the metrics before the downtime" August 9, 2025 5.0 Pros you can see the real-time utilization of the resources and visualize the charts which help you to identify the problems in early stage. You can setup the alarms based on your required criteria. Cons The CloudWatch dashboard is a little complex for beginners. You should have a basic knowledge of AWS to use CloudWatch services. You always need expert's help to understand the cost. Review Source AB Ash B. Director of IT Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lots to watch with cloudwatch" May 22, 2025 4.0 It's a good solution and makes managing and monitoring most amazon services and some external ones accurate. Pros The wide range of options and granularity your able to set on monitors and alerts allows accurate data to be served. Cons It can be complex to setup and there should be some easier options to start with and build from for some use cases. Alternatives considered [Uptimerobot](https://www.capterra.com/p/234440/Uptimerobot/) Reason for choosing Amazon CloudWatch More sofiaticated solutions and options tailored to AWS Switched from [New Relic](https://www.capterra.com/p/118128/New-Relic/) AWS monitoring seems easier and more direct Review Source IP Ilya P. SRE Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The way to monitor your AWS" May 2, 2026 5.0 Pros Allows you to monitor basically almost every service in AWS, and assign alerts to services you want to be alerted on Cons There is a quite large learning curve, and easy to get lost in the configurations of the alerts you want to set for your services Review Source ☁️ 👩‍💻 M G. Cloud Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Integration within AWS is great, cost transparency is poor, dashboards are a thumbs down" May 21, 2025 3.0 Overall, there's better monitoring software out there. The dashboards are not visually appealing. I would like to see more cost transparency. I do like the integrations with the other AWS services like ECS and WAF. Pros I like the integrations. For example, the integration between AWS ECS and memory utilization CloudWatch alarms. Another example, I like the integration between CloudWatch insights and WAFs logs. That is helpful. Cons AWS has great services, but CloudWatch isn't one of them. It is noisy, and cannot mute scaling instances/containers automatically. There's better monitoring/observability software out there. Also, CloudWatch is probably one of the more expensive AWS services out there. I would like to see more transparency on where these CloudWatch costs are coming from. I do not like the dashboard prices. Visualization isn't sleek. Alternatives considered [Datadog](https://www.capterra.com/p/135453/Datadog-Cloud-Monitoring/)[WhatsUp Gold](https://www.capterra.com/p/96050/WhatsUp-Gold/) Reason for choosing Amazon CloudWatch I did not choose CloudWatch. I ended up picking a different software for monitoring. CloudWatch was too bulky, ugly, and expensive. I use CloudWatch for a couple of use cases, but most of the monitoring is done by another vendor. Review Source VK Vatsal K. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Cloudwatch- a good overall monitoring tool" May 26, 2026 5.0 Pros Great tool to use to have default metrics for all aws resources and also flexibility to create custom metrics. Really like how it has the logs insights options to query logs in a sql like query and debug issues fast. Cons The UI is not very intuitive for some of the things and there should be more options to view metrics graphs based on building expressions. Review Source KR Kyle R. IT Project Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Amazon CloudWathc - Great Product For The AWS Ecosystem " May 8, 2025 4.0 Great! I love the way that it works! I love it! Pros Really easy to track my AWS cloud servers. Makes automation easy to track logs. Cons Is pretty clunky and has a steeper learning curve Switched from [Microsoft Azure](https://www.capterra.com/p/16365/Azure/) AWS was cheaper and a little easier to set up Review Source JK Jitae K. Sr.Devops Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effective for Metrics and Alarms, but Log search needs some improvments" September 16, 2025 3.0 In overall, its not bad because its 'pay as you go' and some free tier for basic monitoring. We are utilizing lots of alarms to monitor specific metrics and notifications when it hits its thresholds. Also we can create customized dashboard showing all metrics in real time. Pros Most useful and great feature for our use-case is Logs and Metrics. We been using those features since we deployed lambda/ECS/RDS. It is cost-effective and good integration with all other aws services. Cons especially for log search, its almost useless. There is a function, "Search all log streams" in Log events and when I type some strings in search bar, it always show nothing in results even though logs has that strings. Also, it takes forever to search some strings in log events Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Amazing log monitoring tool" January 20, 2026 5.0 Overall experience is good, since all operation happened on AWS will have logs in amazon cloudwatch system. Pros All our aws monitoring dashboard are built from cloudwatch, all lambdas, KMS, RDS have cloudwatch logs, you can turn it on for each operation can check what happens for that operation, it is very easy to use and learn how to query what you need. Cons Again, I think they should introduce new AI powered tool to help you find what you need from millions of cloud watch logs instead each time I have to select log group and construct my query to find my data. Review Source FM Flavio M. QA Analyst Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great tool for log mangement" November 3, 2025 5.0 Pros Great and reliable tool that integrate with other AWS services. Been using it daily to monitor user’s behaviour and also to look after possible bugs. The ease of use is great with loads of filters features that allow me do my job quickly and efficiently. Cons Sometimes the logs can take a while to load. Also I don’t think we would need to hit “load more to see older or newer events. Review Source Iddy H. Solution Architect Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Powerful Monitoring Tool" February 4, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Amazon CloudWatch has been positive, especially in terms of monitoring AWS resources and applications in real time. It provides detailed metrics, logs, and alarms, making it a valuable tool for maintaining system health and performance. Pros It provides real-time monitoring of AWS resources and applications, with detailed logs and customizable metrics. Cons Storing and analyzing large volumes of logs can get expensive, especially without proper retention policies. Review Source IA Ibrahim A. Software Engineer Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Essential tool to monitor AWS environments" May 8, 2025 5.0 Although it can be complex to setup and start using, it is worth it in the long run especially if you are invested in learning and leveraging the AWS ecosystem. Pros It is cruicial for anyone working with the AWS ecosystem. It has many features and allows for real-time monitoring and alerts for AWS applications. Cons The learning curve is steep and the pricing tiers can get complex. The UI is not the most intuitive as other monitoring tools, but it makes up with features and compatibility. Review Source LB Lashun B. Activity Director Arts and Crafts Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "jet flash entertainment" June 17, 2025 5.0 Overall the product is great to have. when i was first introduced to Amazon CloudWatch I was very impressed with the service. Pros Amazon CloudWatch is very detailed and gives good information. I will strongly recommend this product to a friend. Cons The least thing that I might didn't like about the product is speaking to a live person to help with a problem you might have. Review Source VP Vidya P. Cloud engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Cloudwatch does keep a watch of things on cloud " April 3, 2025 5.0 Overall cloud watch is an important componet of AWS for elastic log analysis and metric visualizatiob Pros I like the capabilities involved and in built features to set alarms and build dashboards out of metrics Cons It can get expensive and not very user friendly Review Source Walaa A. Health Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Essential for AWS Monitoring and Management" January 19, 2025 4.0 Amazon CloudWatch is an essential tool for monitoring cloud infrastructure, and it integrates seamlessly with AWS services. While it requires some learning upfront, its robust features make it worth the effort. Pros Amazon CloudWatch provides comprehensive monitoring and logging for AWS services, making it easy to track system performance and resolve issues quickly. The dashboards are customizable, and the alerting system is very reliable. Cons The pricing can be high for larger-scale applications, and the interface might feel complex for new users. Additionally, the learning curve can be steep if you’re unfamiliar with AWS services. Review Source SS Sehani S. Student E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review on Amazon Cloud Watch" June 1, 2025 5.0 The overall experience is very good, and I use it very often. I recommend it to everyone who are using Amazon web services. Pros I like this most because, using this it can be easy to spot errors and actions had been taken in the app and its time Cons It is in the format that have time and description which is not that beginners can understand. To read logs, person require an experience first. Review Source BM Bharath M. Cloud Ops engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Monitoring of instances" November 25, 2024 5.0 Absolutely wonderful product for monitoring of all the AWS resources together and checkout any gaps and issues effectively. We can create realtime metrics and charts of the EC2 resources. Pros 1\. It's very scalable and monitoring EC2, services is an easy and quick job with Cloudwatch. 2. Intuitive UI and highly integrable with all the AWS resources which facilate automated monitoring. 3. Customize dashboard according to queries and quick report availability. Cons 1\. Analysis of logs is somehow a tough job. 2. Complex implementation and filter addition. 3. Cost are based on the monitoring of resource. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Web Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "My Experience of Amazon CloudWatch" January 4, 2025 4.0 Overall Experience is positive with these things. 1. CloudWatch Excels at offering detailed insights into aws resources. 2. Customize dashboard as per need it is a versatile solution for monitoring for simplify observation and insights of operations. Pros CloudWatch Alarms are highly configurable. When Any thresholds are breached sends Notifications that enable quick response to an issue. Seamless integration with Aws services Cons CloudWatch Pricing structure can become confusing and expensive especially when dealing with high metrics, logs and alarms. Dashboard are customizable but built-in visualization are so basic. Review Source BR Brandon R. Registered Behavior Technician Hospitality Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "The ACW Experience" May 11, 2025 5.0 Although the cost of CloudWatch may be a concern for some large-scale applications, I find that its robust monitoring and logging capabilities more than justify the investment. Pros I love that Amazon CloudWatch enables users to configure alarms and notifications using metrics, logs, and events. Cons I don't like how it can become expensive for large-scale applications and resources, as costs depend on the volume of monitored metrics and alarms. Review Source SH Sadie H. Owner operator Cosmetics Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Effective and easy to integrate " March 6, 2025 4.0 I had an overall positive experience, even though I didn’t have it for long. Pros I liked how easy it was to see the cameras in real time without a long delay. Cons It can get costly with higher demand and storage. Review Source JM Joseph M. VP Building Materials Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Excellent cloud base service " March 5, 2025 5.0 Very satisfied overall as it runs efficiently with almost no need to reboot or upgrade once installed Pros Easy to use and efficiency to handle the task at hand works well with most all operating systems. Little or no lag Cons Was a little pricy compared to a few others but well worth the price Review Source DE Denissa E. Administrative Arts and Crafts Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "CloudWatch moment " June 9, 2025 5.0 Overall experience to CloudWatch is satisfaction. It's really an amazing experience of behaving that one. Pros I like the most it's features. The easiest way of navigation icon was easy to use. It offers more activities. Cons When it's features corrupted. Very in demand pop ups. Unwanted displays, and non corrected words that not easy. Review Source HP HITESH P. Special Project Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Nice cloudwatch" January 27, 2025 5.0 1.Ease of Monitoring 2.Proactive Management 3.Integration 4.Customization 5.Scalability Pros 1.Comprehensive Monitoring 2.Real-Time Alerts 3.Custom Dashboards 4.Integration with AWS Services 5.Automated Actions Cons 1.Complex Pricing 2.Steep Learning Curve 3.Limited Customization 4.Log Management Costs 5.Alert Fatigue Review Source KB Kurt B. Operations Support Utilities Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "AWS CloudWatch Review" April 16, 2025 5.0 Overall a very good experience with Cloud Watch. Pros The RUM feature giving me insights to the users experience. Cons I struggled with the CPU utilization on the service but this may of been an oversight of my own human errors. Review Source AA Aiden A. Fullstack Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good especially for large teams" December 23, 2024 5.0 Pros Easy to integrate with AWS which is extremely useful in managing those deployments (my main use case). The real time monitoring features are also extremely useful. Cons I would be weary if working independently and using AWS services as a whole. I have had personal experiences with over charging for resources that I hadn’t used. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Director, Internet Strategy Publishing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CloudWatch brings visibility to your AWS stack" May 29, 2022 5.0 You don't have to use AWS for very long to have this happen: you've got instances and tasks and containers and all kinds of "machines", whether physical or virtual, running all over the place, and you want to figure out how to see what's going on internally with one of them. Maybe you just want a quick look at the Apache logs. In the "good old days" you'd just SSH into the instance. But with Docker and virtualization and everything, that's not so easily said and done anymore. Enter CloudWatch. Think of it as a centralized logging store. When you start up containers and instances and tasks and such, you can ask AWS to automatically have whatever you are spinning up log its internals to CloudWatch. You can then jump into CW anytime you need to take a look at what's happening inside that box. Need Apache logs? They're right there. Even better, they are searchable using a good (but not great) interface. Also, CW will bring together the logs from separate ECS tasks into one log group, if you want. So if you have a handful of tasks running, you can search across all of them in one go and find the misbehaving one much more easily than SSH'ing into 6 instances trying to locate the culprit. Extra bonus: with just a teeny bit of coding on your end you can actually have your application log items to CW directly. Use Lambda to monitor it, and push that to Slack, and you've got custom monitoring, built into your AWS stacks. CW is critical to doing AWS right. Pros \* One-stop shopping for visibility on all your instances (and tasks and sub-instances and whatever else that AWS makes it so easy to spin up but then so hard to keep track of later) \* Easy to hook into Lambda (which can then call to Slack or some other service) so that you can get push notifications about whatever's happening Cons \* The search facility is not as good as it probably could be. If you have a line of output from a log, for instance, and you want to see where that line of output came from, and you do not know which log group it's from, you are out of luck. You can only search inside a log or log group, which means you have to know where the output came from to start with, but that might be exactly the issue you're trying to figure out in the first place: where is this output coming from. \* AWS instances and tasks automatically start up with CW integration but that can quickly result in loads of orphaned CW log groups and such if you then do away with the instances but don't remember to go into CW and kill those as well. Reason for choosing Amazon CloudWatch No other option really, other than simply looking at manual log files, which isn't really an option with the way AWS is designed. CW is one of the reasons why AWS works. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Website Monitoring](https://www.capterra.com/website-monitoring-software/)[Cloud Management](https://www.capterra.com/cloud-management-software/)[Vulnerability Management](https://www.capterra.com/vulnerability-management-software/)