AWS Greengrass vs. AWS IoT Core: Choosing the Right IoT Platform for Your Architecture

The Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem is growing, and organizations often need to decide how best to leverage cloud and edge capabilities to manage, analyze, and act on data generated by connected devices. Two popular AWS services for this purpose are AWS IoT Core and AWS Greengrass. While both services address IoT challenges, they cater to different use cases and architectural requirements. This article explores the features, benefits, and differences between AWS IoT Core and AWS Greengrass to help you determine which service is right for your project.