AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service)
6.2#13 in cloud migration toolsFree planFree planWebAPILinuxWindows
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CAST Highlight
6.9#3 in cloud migration toolsFrom $6,800 a yearWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service) | CAST Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Security | MGN requires TLS 1.2 or later, uses TLS and IAM for authentication, and recommends EBS encryption and limiting replication server exposure to the public internet. | CAST says the SaaS platform is ISO 27001 certified and stores analysis results in a client-reserved cloud hosted on AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud; source code and database scripts are not uploaded. |
| Support | AWS documentation says support for installation or replication issues is limited to operating systems listed as supported. | Annual subscriptions include complementary concierge services from a dedicated CAST specialist for kickoff, setup, interpreting results, best practices, e-learning, certification, and follow-up. |
AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service) plans
- Free periodFree
CAST Highlight plans
- Complete Insights (single application)$6,800 a year
- Cloud Insights$30,800 a year
- SCA Insights$33,000 a year
- Complete Edition$44,000 a year
Pick AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service) if…
It suits teams moving supported x86 servers to AWS that need to coordinate migrations across applications or waves. Check the 16 TB replication-volume ceiling and account for separate AWS infrastructure charges.
Pick CAST Highlight if…
CAST describes Highlight for organization-wide IT portfolios, with portfolio managers administering instances and application owners contributing scans and survey answers. It may suit teams evaluating application health, cloud readiness, open-source risk, or AI opportunities across a portfolio.