- Home
- GraphQL Tools
- Amazon AppSync
On the recordRead 7 Oct 202613 facts
Amazon AppSync
Plans and prices
AppSync Events
$1usage-based
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
$4usage-based
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
On the record
- Authentication
- Built-in authorization modes include API keys, OIDC, Amazon Cognito, IAM, and Lambda authorizers.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Caching
- Optional managed server-side caching uses selectable cache instance types billed at hourly rates without long-term commitments.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- AWS states AppSync is compliant with SOC, PCI, HIPAA/HIPAA BAA, IRAP, C5, ENS High, OSPAR, and HITRUST CSF programs.docs.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Data integrations
- AppSync data sources include Lambda, DynamoDB, Aurora, OpenSearch, HTTP endpoints, EventBridge, and Amazon Bedrock Runtime.docs.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Federation
- AppSync Merged GraphQL APIs combine schemas, data sources, and resolvers from multiple source APIs into one endpoint.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- GraphQL data access
- A single GraphQL API request can access data from multiple databases, microservices, and AI models.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- 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.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Network security
- Private APIs can restrict exposure to a customer's VPC, and AWS WAF can help protect APIs from common web exploits.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Observability
- AppSync can integrate with Amazon CloudWatch and AWS X-Ray for logging, metrics, and tracing.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AWS AppSync connects applications to events, data, and AI models through GraphQL and pub/sub APIs.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Real-time events
- AppSync Events supports publishing and subscribing to real-time events over WebSockets.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Security responsibility
- AWS says customers' compliance responsibilities depend on data sensitivity, company objectives, and applicable laws and regulations.docs.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- AWS offers support tailored to needs ranging from startups to enterprise level through its contact-an-expert option.aws.amazon.com · read 7 Oct 2026
