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Head-to-head · Device Farm Software

AWS Device Farm vs pCloudy

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score AWS Device Farm #2 in Device Farm Software 8.0/10 From $0.01 ✓ 0 of 2 features Try AWS Device Farm
pCloudy #3 in Device Farm Software 7.9/10 From $19/mo ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit pCloudy

AWS Device Farm leads on 0 checks, pCloudy on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAWS Device Farm · 8.0/10
  • Most featurespCloudy · 1 of 2

AWS Device Farm scores higher on our rubric for device farm software: 8.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

pCloudy offers real devices; AWS Device Farm doesn't publish it.

AWS Device Farm is the better fit for AWS users seeking usage-based device testing. pCloudy is the better fit for budget-conscious cross-browser teams.

  • AWS Device Farm fits best

    AWS users seeking usage-based device testing

  • pCloudy fits best

    Budget-conscious cross-browser teams

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Side by side

Feature AWS Device Farm 8.0/10 Visit ↗ pCloudy 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.0 7.9
Ranking #2 in Device Farm Software #3 in Device Farm Software
Best for AWS users seeking usage-based device testing Budget-conscious cross-browser teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published $19/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs, Community, Email · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 6 integrations 500+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AWS Device Farm 0/2 · pCloudy 1/2
Real devices Not published ✓ (best)
Browser testing Not published Not published
Specs
Device access Not published Not published
Parallel sessions Not published Not published
OS coverage Not published Not published
Automation support Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Tests real Android and iOS devices alongside desktop browsers
  • Supports parallel runs, scheduling, and CI/CD integrations
  • Provides videos, logs, screenshots, and performance data
  • 3,500+ browser and operating-system combinations
  • Real desktop and mobile browsers with local tunnel access
  • Selenium, Playwright, CI/CD, visual testing, and REST API controls
Cons
  • No free plan is included
  • Mobile testing is available only in the us-west-2 AWS Region
  • Private devices and unlimited access add monthly commitments
  • Every listed plan includes only 1 concurrent session
  • No free plan is offered
  • 15 or more parallel tests require custom pricing
Our verdict

AWS Device Farm is a managed cloud testing service for teams validating web and mobile applications. It supports Android, iOS, Fire OS, and desktop web applications, with automated testing on real physical mobile devices and desktop…

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pCloudy is a cloud-based device and browser testing platform for QA teams, developers, and enterprises testing web applications across desktop and mobile environments. It combines live testing on real desktop and mobile browsers with…

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  1. AWS Device FarmDevice Farm Software 8.0From $0.01
  2. pCloudyDevice Farm Software 7.9From $19/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • AWS Device Farm — where it wins

    • Tests real Android and iOS devices alongside desktop browsers
    • Supports parallel runs, scheduling, and CI/CD integrations
    • Provides videos, logs, screenshots, and performance data

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is included
    • Mobile testing is available only in the us-west-2 AWS Region
    • Private devices and unlimited access add monthly commitments
  • pCloudy — where it wins

    • 3,500+ browser and operating-system combinations
    • Real desktop and mobile browsers with local tunnel access
    • Selenium, Playwright, CI/CD, visual testing, and REST API controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Every listed plan includes only 1 concurrent session
    • No free plan is offered
    • 15 or more parallel tests require custom pricing
  • AWS Device Farm8.0/10 · From $0.01

    A usage-priced AWS service for automated testing across browsers and physical mobile devices.

    Try AWS Device FarmFull verdict →
  • pCloudy7.9/10 · From $19/mo

    Broad real-browser coverage at a low starting price, with one concurrent session per listed plan.

    Visit pCloudyFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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