Amazon Database Migration Service
7.0#1 in cloud migration toolsFree planFree planWebAPI
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AWS Mainframe Modernization
6.9#2 in cloud migration toolsFrom $0.31 a monthWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Amazon Database Migration Service | AWS Mainframe Modernization |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | DMS integrates with CloudTrail and CloudWatch Logs, and its API and AWS CLI can automate replication task management and custom monitoring. | The service supports AWS CloudFormation, AWS PrivateLink, and AWS Key Management Service integrations. |
| Purpose | AWS DMS migrates relational databases, data warehouses, NoSQL databases, and other data stores to AWS or between cloud and on-premises setups. | AWS Mainframe Modernization provides tools to plan and implement mainframe application migration and modernization on AWS. |
| Rating on TrustRadius | 7.9 out of 10 from 17 reviews | 7.4 out of 10 from 3 reviews and ratings. |
| Security | AWS DMS requires TLS 1.2 for API clients and recommends TLS 1.3; it also supports resource-based access policies and AWS PrivateLink VPC endpoints. | AWS Mainframe Modernization uses IAM-protected resources, and AWS requires TLS 1.2 for network clients while recommending TLS 1.3. |
Amazon Database Migration Service plans
- AWS Free TierFree
- AWS DMS ServerlessPriced on request
- Database Savings Plans—
- On-demand instancesPriced on request
AWS Mainframe Modernization plans
- AWS Transform for mainframe Runtime$0.31 a month
- File Transfer with BMC$1.30, paid once
- File Transfer with BMC (IBM z/OS)$1.30, paid once
- AWS Mainframe Modernization Rocket Developer$2.14 a month
- Rocket Developer$2.14 a month
- Code Conversion with mLogica$2.75, paid once
Pick Amazon Database Migration Service if…
AWS DMS suits teams migrating or modernizing databases and analytics workloads to AWS, including teams moving from self-managed databases to managed AWS databases. It is less suited to on-premises-to-on-premises replication.
Pick AWS Mainframe Modernization if…
This service suits teams modernizing mainframe applications on AWS, particularly those working with COBOL or PL/I. It is relevant when assessment, refactoring, runtime management, and CI/CD are needed.