RiKuWe vs. AWS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a powerful cloud provider. RiKuWe offers something else: responsibility, clarity, and real support.
What AWS offers – and why it's impressive
AWS is one of the largest hyperscalers in the world, offering:
- A broad range of infrastructure and platform services
- Automatable resources for compute, networking, storage & more
- Tools for nearly any technical requirement – from serverless to Kubernetes
For large teams with deep cloud expertise, AWS is a powerful platform.
Where RiKuWe comes in
Not every project benefits from the full complexity of a hyperscaler. Many organizations are looking instead for:
- a tangible partner
- responsible operations
- reliable support
- clear GDPR-compliant structures
That’s exactly where RiKuWe fits in.
We don’t offer “cloud for self-service” – we offer operations, consulting, and collaboration on equal footing.
The difference: Hyperscaler vs. Managed Partner
| AWS (Hyperscaler) | RiKuWe (Managed Operations Partner) | |
|---|---|---|
| Access & Interface | Web UI, CLI, SDKs | Personal coordination + GitOps |
| Operational Responsibility | Customer | RiKuWe |
| Infrastructure Setup | Self-defined and automated | Preconfigured, but flexible |
| Data Protection | US-based, EU regions available | EEA hosting, full GDPR compliance |
| Support | Tiered system, paid | Direct, technical, human |
| Tooling | Combine-as-you-like | Preconfigured, transparent |
Example: Kubernetes on AWS vs. with RiKuWe
AWS offers EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service) to provide Kubernetes – however:
- Networking, load balancers, DNS, ingress, etc. must be configured separately
- CI/CD, monitoring, backups are optional and not integrated
- Security & compliance remain the customer’s responsibility
- Costs are hard to estimate – many small components add up
With RiKuWe:
- Kubernetes is ready to use, documented, and securely configured
- CI/CD, monitoring, backup, DNS, registry, VPN – all included
- GDPR compliance is provable
- No lock-in – we build on open source and document everything
With us, you know what’s running. And why. And how to migrate it if needed.
Not a competitor – but a focused alternative
AWS isn’t “bad” – it’s just often too much, too complex, too impersonal.
RiKuWe is not a cloud platform, but an operational partner focused on:
- individual applications
- personal support
- security & clarity
- transparent processes
We don’t speak in “services” – we speak in solutions.
Conclusion
AWS offers maximum scalability. RiKuWe offers responsibility, clarity, and support.
Also important: If your project specifically requires AWS, we can operate it there. Our toolchain is cloud-agnostic – operations remain transparent, versioned, and GDPR-focused.
We can run your infrastructure on AWS if needed – but by default, we rely on European providers with clear GDPR compliance.
If you have a dedicated infrastructure team and are deep in the cloud stack, AWS may be a good choice.
But if you want to offload operations – with personal support, GDPR compliance, and understandable setups – RiKuWe is the better option.
RiKuWe: Managed Infrastructure. Understandable. Transferable. Trustworthy.
Still have questions?
Is AWS GDPR-compliant?
AWS offers EU regions but remains a US-based company. That means: additional due diligence and potential restrictions under GDPR. RiKuWe relies on European providers with full GDPR compliance by default.
Can RiKuWe operate our project on AWS?
Yes. Our toolchain is cloud-agnostic. We can operate new or existing projects on AWS – versioned, documented, and with a strong focus on data protection.
What exactly makes RiKuWe different from AWS?
RiKuWe isn’t a hyperscaler – we’re a partner for operations. We deliver complete, managed systems – not just infrastructure. Everything is documented, transparent, and migratable on request.
Is RiKuWe cheaper than AWS?
Not necessarily in terms of raw resource pricing – but our fixed packages, reduced overhead, and lower risk of errors often make us more cost-effective in real-world operations.
What if we want to take over operations ourselves later?
No problem. We use open standards (e.g. Kubernetes, GitOps, Helm) and document everything. A handover is possible anytime – both technically and organizationally.
