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What's the Difference Between AWS Transform MGN and AWS Migration Evaluator?

Compare AWS Transform MGN 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 Transform MGN
AWS Migration Evaluator
Category

Migration & Modernization

Migration & Modernization

Description

Rehosts source servers to AWS as native Amazon EC2 instances with continuous replication and minimal-downtime cutover

Build a data-driven business case for migration to AWS with projected cost savings.

Best for
  • Server migration
  • Lift and shift
  • Data center migration
  • Cross-region migration
  • Migration business case
  • Cost projection
  • Right-sizing analysis
  • License optimization
Key features
  • Continuous replication
  • Non-disruptive testing
  • Automated cutover
  • Post-launch actions
  • Multi-server migration
  • Agentless data collection
  • Quick Insights
  • Directional business case
  • License analysis
  • EC2 recommendations
Pricing model

Free for 90 days per server; then per server/hour

No additional charge

Free tier

Yes (90 days per server)

Yes

Expert take

“AWS Transform MGN replicates servers to AWS with continuous block-level replication. Cut over with minutes of downtime when ready.”
— Didier Durand, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

“Migration Evaluator builds a business case for cloud migration by analyzing on-premises utilization data and projecting AWS costs with right-sized recommendations.”
— Riku Kobayashi, re:Post Top Contributor [profile]

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When to use AWS Transform MGN or AWS Migration Evaluator

Use AWS Transform MGN when:

  • Server migration
  • Lift and shift
  • Data center migration
  • Cross-region migration

Learn more about AWS Transform MGN

Use AWS Migration Evaluator when:

  • Migration business case
  • Cost projection
  • Right-sizing analysis
  • License optimization

Learn more about AWS Migration Evaluator

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