Microsoft Azure → Amazon Web Services
AWS equivalent of Azure ExpressRoute
The closest AWS equivalent of Azure ExpressRoute is AWS Direct Connect.
About Azure ExpressRoute
| Provider | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | Private connections from your network to Microsoft through a connectivity provider or ExpressRoute Direct, with private peering (virtual networks) and Microsoft peering (Microsoft 365 and public PaaS). |
| Documentation | learn.microsoft.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
AWS mappings (1)
| Capability | AWS equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated private connection to the cloud | AWS Direct Connect | Direct match |
Network-to-network & hybrid connectivity(1)
Dedicated private connection to the cloud Direct match
AWS Direct Connect maps to Azure ExpressRoute. Both offer provider-hosted circuits and direct ports at colocation facilities.
- Speeds. Direct Connect ranges from 50 Mbps (hosted, through partners) to 400 Gbps dedicated ports. ExpressRoute provider circuits range from 50 Mbps to 10 Gbps, and ExpressRoute Direct ports are 10, 100, or 400 Gbps.
- Microsoft services. ExpressRoute Microsoft peering reaches Microsoft 365 and Azure public services. Direct Connect public virtual interfaces reach AWS public endpoints.
- Scope. An ExpressRoute circuit reaches all regions in its geopolitical region (Standard), or worldwide with Premium. Direct Connect reaches any Region through a Direct Connect gateway.