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SQS vs SNS vs EventBridge

SQS vs SNS vs EventBridge

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Use SQS to queue work, SNS to fan out notifications, and EventBridge to route structured events by rules.

In one sentence

Use SQS to queue work, SNS to fan out notifications, and EventBridge to route structured events by rules.

Key points

  • SQS buffers messages for consumers to pull and supports independent retries and DLQs.
  • SNS pushes one published message to multiple subscribers.
  • EventBridge matches event patterns and sends events to selected targets across AWS, applications, and SaaS.

Exam takeaway

A common design is EventBridge or SNS for routing, with SQS queues protecting individual consumers.