What's the Difference Between AWS Transform MGN and AWS Migration Hub?
Compare AWS Transform MGN and AWS Migration Hub side by side — features, pricing, and ideal use cases to help you choose the right product.
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AWS Transform MGN
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AWS Migration Hub
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Category
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Migration & Modernization |
Migration & Modernization |
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Description
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Rehosts source servers to AWS as native Amazon EC2 instances with continuous replication and minimal-downtime cutover |
Single place to discover existing servers, plan migrations, and track the status of each application migration. |
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Key features
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Pricing model
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Free for 90 days per server; then per server/hour |
No additional charge |
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Free tier
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Yes (90 days per server) |
Yes |
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Expert take
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“AWS Transform MGN replicates servers to AWS with continuous block-level replication. Cut over with minutes of downtime when ready.” |
“Migration Hub provides a single place to track migration progress across multiple AWS tools. It aggregates status from DMS, AWS Transform MGN, and Server Migration.” |
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When to use AWS Transform MGN or AWS Migration Hub
Use AWS Transform MGN when:
- Server migration
- Lift and shift
- Data center migration
- Cross-region migration
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Use AWS Migration Hub when:
- Migration tracking
- Application discovery
- Migration planning
- Portfolio assessment
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