AWS Lambda Cost Reduction by 90% - Migration to Fargate

The article discusses the experiences of an engineering team that made the shift from AWS Lambda to AWS Fargate. The authors explain how this change resulted in a dramatic reduction of operational costs, achieving savings of 90%. In this context, they explore the differences between the two solutions and the pros and cons of each option. The team focuses on the performance, flexibility, and control over resources that Fargate provides compared to Lambda. The article concludes with reflections on how this migration impacted not only the finances but also the team’s way of working, enabling them to concentrate more on product development rather than infrastructure management.