Choosing the right compute platform for distributed processing on AWS can be tough. Amazon EMR and EC2 both run workloads, but they solve different problems and shine in different scenarios.
Amazon EMR is a managed big data platform optimized for Hadoop, Spark, Presto, and other distributed frameworks. It automates cluster provisioning, tuning, scaling, and integration with other AWS services.
EC2 instances, on the other hand, give you raw compute power with full control. They are ideal when you need low-level configuration or custom setups that are not tied to managed services.
In this article, we explore:
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Amazon EMR vs EC2 — When to Use What?