Multi-Cloud Architecturefor AI-Powered Platforms
Independent analysis of AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and Oracle Cloud for building AI-powered creator platforms. Real cost comparisons, architecture patterns, and decision frameworks from an Oracle AI Architect.
Cloud Provider Comparison
Think of cloud providers like mixing consoles. Each has different strengths, but they all help you produce great work. Here's how they stack up.
AWS
Pricing Tier: Premium
Strengths
- Mature ecosystem
- Most AI services
- Best documentation
- Largest community
Best For
Enterprise scale, mature ecosystem, maximum service selection
Weaknesses
- • Complex pricing
- • Steep learning curve
- • Vendor lock-in patterns
AI Services
- • SageMaker
- • Bedrock (Claude/LLMs)
- • Comprehend
- • Rekognition
Compute
Serverless: Lambda
Containers: ECS/EKS
GPU: P4d/P5 instances
Database
Relational: RDS, Aurora
NoSQL: DynamoDB
Vector: OpenSearch, pgvector
Cache: ElastiCache
Networking
CDN: CloudFront
Load Balancer: ALB/NLB
DNS: Route 53
Estimated Monthly Costs
For a mid-sized AI creator platform (10K-50K monthly users)
Compute
$300-600
Storage
$100-200
Database
$400-800
AI Services
$400-900
* Estimates based on moderate usage patterns. Actual costs vary with traffic, AI model usage, and storage needs.
Ideal Use Cases
Decision Framework
Like choosing gear for your studio, pick the cloud that serves your workflow best. Here's how to decide.
Cost-Focused
Bootstrap, indie hacker, or cost-sensitive startup
→ OCI for best price-performance
→ GCP for generous free tier
Ecosystem-Focused
Need maximum integrations and community support
→ AWS for largest ecosystem
→ GCP for AI/ML leadership
Enterprise-Focused
Corporate environment, compliance requirements
→ Azure for Microsoft integration
→ OCI for Oracle workloads
Innovation-Focused
Cutting-edge AI, rapid experimentation
→ GCP for latest AI models
→ AWS for SageMaker + Bedrock
Need help choosing? Every architecture decision is like mixing a track—balance the elements that serve your vision.
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