Amazon Elastic Container Service
6.8#3 in auto scaling softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service
6.5#5 in auto scaling softwareFrom $0.10 a monthWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Amazon Elastic Container Service | Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid deployments | ECS Anywhere lets customers manage on-premises container workloads using the ECS console and operator tools. | EKS supports workloads across cloud, on-premises, and edge environments using Hybrid Nodes, AWS Outposts, or EKS Anywhere. |
| Support | AWS lists support as a way to access proactive guidance, issue resolution, and support tools. | AWS lists technical support for service-related technical issues and says it is unavailable under the Basic Support Plan. |
Amazon Elastic Container Service plans
- Amazon ECS orchestrationFree
- ECS Anywhere$0.01 a month
Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service plans
- Standard Kubernetes version support$0.10 a month
- Extended Kubernetes version support$0.60 a month
- Provisioned Control Plane XL$1.65 a month
- Provisioned Control Plane 2XL$3.40 a month
- Provisioned Control Plane 4XL$6.90 a month
- Provisioned Control Plane 8XL$13.90 a month
Pick Amazon Elastic Container Service if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service if…
EKS suits teams running Kubernetes applications across AWS and hybrid environments, including data platforms, internal development platforms, and application modernization work. It may fit teams needing managed control-plane operations and multi-cluster GitOps.