Edge Computing vs Cloud Computing: Which One Should You Use in 2025?

Edge computing moves compute closer to users to reduce latency and bandwidth cost. Cloud provides centralized scalability and rich managed services. Choose based on latency, data gravity, and operational complexity.

When to use Edge

• Low-latency user interactions (AR/VR, gaming)
• Bandwidth-sensitive IoT scenarios

When to use Cloud

• Data processing at scale
• Rapid development using managed services