Microsoft Azure → Amazon Web Services
AWS equivalent of Azure SQL Managed Instance
The closest AWS equivalent of Azure SQL Managed Instance is Amazon RDS for SQL Server.
About Azure SQL Managed Instance
| Provider | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | PaaS SQL Server instance with near-100% compatibility with SQL Server Enterprise Edition (SQL Agent, cross-database queries, CLR, and more), native VNet integration, failover groups, and the Managed Instance link for hybrid replication with SQL Server. |
| Documentation | learn.microsoft.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
AWS mappings (1)
| Capability | AWS equivalent | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Managed Microsoft SQL Server | Amazon RDS for SQL Server | Partial match |
Managed relational engines(1)
Managed Microsoft SQL Server Partial match
Amazon RDS for SQL Server maps to Azure SQL Managed Instance (instance-level compatibility, closest to RDS) or Azure SQL Database (database-scoped PaaS). Azure is the native home of SQL Server, so it has more options and deeper engine features than RDS.
- Compatibility. SQL Managed Instance offers near-100% Enterprise Edition compatibility, including SQL Agent, cross-database queries, CLR, and native VNet integration. RDS for SQL Server supports many instance-level features, but without sysadmin or OS access.
- Versions. RDS runs specific SQL Server versions and editions you choose and upgrade. Azure SQL Database and Managed Instance always run the latest engine (Managed Instance also offers an update policy aligned to SQL Server versions).
- Licensing. RDS is license-included (or Developer Edition for non-production). Azure lets you bring existing licenses with Azure Hybrid Benefit for a lower vCore price.