Amazon S3 vs Workers

The internet's universal storage closet: infinitely scalable, but watch out for those surprise bills meets serverless edge computing that actually works, because who wants to babysit servers?. Here's our take.

Amazon S3

Nice Pick

The internet's universal storage closet: infinitely scalable, but watch out for those surprise bills.

Pros

• 11 nines of durability means your data is basically immortal
• Seamless integration with the entire AWS ecosystem
• Static website hosting that's dead simple to set up

Cons

• Costs can spiral if you forget to clean up old versions or misconfigure lifecycle policies
• Complex permission model (IAM) that's a headache for beginners

Workers

Serverless edge computing that actually works, because who wants to babysit servers?

Pros

• Globally distributed edge network for ultra-low latency
• No server management or cold starts to worry about
• Supports JavaScript, WebAssembly, and other languages
• Built-in DDoS protection and security features

Cons

• Pricing can get tricky with high-volume usage
• Limited execution time per request (10ms CPU time for free tier)
• Debugging edge-specific issues can be a pain

The Verdict

Use Amazon S3 if: You want 11 nines of durability means your data is basically immortal and can live with costs can spiral if you forget to clean up old versions or misconfigure lifecycle policies.

Use Workers if: You prioritize globally distributed edge network for ultra-low latency over what Amazon S3 offers.

The Bottom Line

Amazon S3 wins

The internet's universal storage closet: infinitely scalable, but watch out for those surprise bills.