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Last updated March 13th, 2026

# Page 3 - Reviews of Amazon CloudWatch

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CR

Carolina R.  
Member Engagement Representative  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Excellent & User Friendly "

June 4, 2025

5.0

No complaints except the speed of the feature. I remember it took a moment for the home to load. But, it is hardly an issue

Pros

The user-friendly platform and how easy it is to find the features. Also, it has a great presentation.

Cons

Can be a little slow sometimes. I remember it took a moment for the home to load. But, it is hardly an issue. I am aware that other factors may cause that like the many apps I have on my device.

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ML

Michaela L.  
HCA  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Easy easy easy "

May 2, 2025

5.0

Really easy to use and I would definitely recommend to anyone else I don’t like the pop up adds but there not a problem considering how little there is there only now and then

Pros

I liked how smooth this platform is it runs nicely very clean and quickly and it’s very easy to use .

Cons

The only thing I didn’t like about this platform is the pop up adds i sometimes get but other then that it’s not to much of a problem

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CT

Cody T.  
Coach  
Child Day Care Services  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "10/10 app would recommend "

May 29, 2025

3.0

10/10. Best service ived has to used recently. I have little to no complaints about the app. Would recommend.

Pros

Ease of use. Very nice product. Easy to navigate and figure out the ins and outs of said app. Easy for new beginners.

Cons

There isn’t anything I dislike about cloud watch. It is one of the better programs I have used. Would recommend.

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BD

Bharathi D.  
Marketing  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Bharathi's review"

April 23, 2025

5.0

Amazon CloudWatch has been solid—it's a reliable and powerful monitoring tool, especially if you're already deep into the AWS ecosystem.

Pros

It automatically collect and visualize metrics, logs, and events from nearly all AWS resources without needing much manual setup.

Cons

it can get expensive and complex quickly, especially when you're working with high volumes of data or logs.

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KW

KELLY W.  
President  
Construction  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "User friendly "

June 16, 2025

5.0

I found it very user friendly and easy to set up. My team was easily able to access information as well

Pros

I loved how user friendly it was. The overall set up was easy to learn. It was easy to access the information i nedded in a pinch

Cons

Trying to change personal settings on the app. I don't usually catch on to new things as quickly as I'd like to so it was harder for me.

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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.

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RK

Ravi K.  
Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Comprehensive tool for monitoring our AWS resources"

January 31, 2025

4.0

Overall, my experience with Amazon CloudWatch has been very good. It is a powerful tool for monitoring and troubleshooting AWS resources and has helped us get some valuable insights.

Pros

The thing I like the most about Amazon CloudWatch is the ability to create custom dashboards. These dashboards help me visualize data and give valuable insights to my company.

Cons

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.

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PR

Paul R.  
Owner  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Mixed feelings "

May 30, 2025

4.0

Overall I’m not sure if this is the right solution for my business, for now it will work as I’m not changing for now

Pros

I love how easy it is to use and store everything needed. It keeps everything is one place for me and organized

Cons

The complex interface and and the unpredictable pricing really makes this hard so expect a consistent monthly cost

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good tool to monitor AWS resources"

January 9, 2025

5.0

Here’s a more relaxed version: Overall, I think CloudWatch is pretty solid. It’s good for keeping track of things and works well with other AWS stuff. The learning curve and pricing can be a bit annoying sometimes, but it gets the job done and helps me stay on top of things.

Pros

A centralised Dashboard to view and monitor all of my resources from one place. It is easy to set up Cloud Watch with multiple AWS resources, such as EC2 instances, ECS instances, and RDS database instances.

Cons

Some of the advanced features, like custom metrics, took a little while to figure out.

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JC

Jasmin C.  
Software developer  
Staffing and Recruiting  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Good tool to learn if you have the time"

April 10, 2025

3.0

Our S3 and EC2 were monitored by it. It was useful in getting an overview of all our infrastructure with AWS.

Pros

It centralizes all the amazon service and helps debug when there is a problem

Cons

It has a learning curve before it starts being useful in your work.

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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.

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NF

Nelson F.  
Office Manager Dispatcher  
Construction  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great resource "

May 27, 2025

5.0

My overall experience is great & this is something that helps important resources and allows users to focus on "building applications and business value"

Pros

Its a great platform & is extremely helpful. It helps you collect, track, and analyze metrics, logs, and events. That helps stay organized.

Cons

Everything is great about Amazon CloudWatch. It enables you to proactively identify and address issues. That helps stay more efficient

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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

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Carlos Abel B.  
Encargado de la Calidad Educativa  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Utilidad de Amazon CloudWatch"

January 27, 2025

4.0

Nos permite recopilar, visualizar y analizar métricas, logs y eventos en tiempo real, ayudando a supervisar el rendimiento, identificar problemas y optimizar recursos.

Pros

Permite una Integración nativa con AWS como EC2, RDS, S3 y Lambda, ofreciendo monitoreo detallado de cada recurso; también muy buena estabilidad y alertas en tiempo real.

Cons

Las limitante al utilizar de manera gratuita y la necesidad de tener una buena base en AWS para utilizarlo.

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MM

Mikaela M.  
Owner  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Good Product"

December 16, 2024

5.0

Overall I really liked it I found it very reliable

Pros

I liked how reliable and organized the software is

Cons

I wish they were a little more direct on finding what you need

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SD

Sabina D.  
Associate  
Medical Devices  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Easy and reliable to use "

October 6, 2025

4.0

Pros

Good functionality. Very easy to use. Love the design and simplicity. Make my life easier. I also like how simple the app design is as well.

Cons

I wish the app worked faster sometimes as it sometimes lags. Everything else is good. I don’t have any issues.

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NE

Nonso E.  
designer  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "My honest review of cloudwatch"

June 8, 2025

4.0

I started is a shaky learning curve because of the ai but as i got better the features made sense to me

Pros

I like that it gives me real-time visibility into AWS resources and integrates with SNS, Lambda, and Functions remediation.

Cons

Console UI is uneasy especially when i started also the pricing was weird when i didn't fully understand the features even till now

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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

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AM

Amy M.  
Admin  
Government Administration  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Amy's review"

December 30, 2024

5.0

It was very beneficial! I learn something new everyday. I would love to learn new things on here.

Pros

Amazon CloudWatch is great and very useful! It provides great resources and essential learning skills.

Cons

Nothing. It is great to use. I don't have any complaints.

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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.

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SN

Stéphane N.  
DevOps Engineer  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great monitoring service"

August 4, 2024

4.0

Pros

I was able to capture metrics of my EC2 instances every minute and take action quickly if necessary.

Cons

It is imperative to install the CloudWatch agent on instances using my custom AMI.

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EC

Emmeline C.  
Writer  
Publishing  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "Good Amazon tool"

March 26, 2025

5.0

Great tool for using on Amazon, easy to use, it’s a good product and very well integrated into Amazon as a whole.

Cons

Nothing, it’s a good product and very well integrated into Amazon as a whole.

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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.

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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.

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Darian P.  
Team Lead of Internal Tools  
Insurance  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Review of Amazon Cloudwatch"

November 4, 2021

4.0

Cloudwatch is used best when it is used with all the other AWS services. I wouldn't really say you use Cloudwatch by itself, it's always to check or report on another service. With that said, Cloudwatch really excels at monitoring once you put in the time to setup metrics. Otherwise, you sit on a wealth of potential data that ends up not being used.

Pros

Cloudwatch is best used when we try to identify/debug our code. We check logs for our cloud functions through cloudwatch and due to it being realtime it allows us to quickly diagnose any issues. By making our functions verbose, our logs become clear to sort through as well. Cloudwatch also allows us to monitor our servers load. We have some automations to post on our channels when certain servers have too much load, low memory, or when too many error events have occurred in a short period. This has allowed us to resolve issues as fast as possible.

Cons

I think the slowness can sometimes be a limiting factor. Opening several pages of logs at the same time will slow down the system. This happens to me because I usually am trying to find specific text that was output, but there is no search for data within the log files, just for the filenames of the log files (which in my case is not helpful).

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