What's the Difference Between AWS Mainframe Modernization and AWS Migration Evaluator?
Compare AWS Mainframe Modernization and AWS Migration Evaluator side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.
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AWS Mainframe Modernization
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AWS Migration Evaluator
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Category
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Migration & Modernization |
Migration & Modernization |
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Description
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Integrated platform to modernize, migrate, test, and run mainframe applications |
Build a data-driven business case for migration to AWS with projected cost savings. |
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Key features
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Pricing model
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Pay per vCPU hour |
No additional charge |
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Free tier
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No |
Yes |
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Expert take
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“Mainframe Modernization supports both replatforming (Micro Focus) and refactoring (Blu Age) approaches. It assesses COBOL workloads and generates migration plans.” |
“Migration Evaluator builds a business case for cloud migration by analyzing on-premises utilization data and projecting AWS costs with right-sized recommendations.” |
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When to use AWS Mainframe Modernization or AWS Migration Evaluator
Use AWS Mainframe Modernization when:
- Mainframe migration
- Application modernization
- COBOL workloads
- Mainframe testing
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Use AWS Migration Evaluator when:
- Migration business case
- Cost projection
- Right-sizing analysis
- License optimization
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