Audit, configuration & compliance
AWS Artifact vs Microsoft Service Trust Portal
AWS Artifact maps to the Microsoft Service Trust Portal.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Artifact | Microsoft Service Trust Portal |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | On-demand downloads of AWS compliance reports (SOC, ISO, PCI) and certifications, and acceptance of agreements such as the BAA. | Microsoft's audit reports (SOC, ISO, PCI, FedRAMP), compliance guides, and trust documents for its cloud services. |
| Pricing model | Free. | Free. |
| Docs | AWS Artifact docs | Microsoft Service Trust Portal docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Artifact pricing | Microsoft Service Trust Portal pricing |
| Exams | CLF-C02 SCS-C03 | AZ-900 SC-900 |
Key differences
- Artifact also lets you accept agreements such as the Business Associate Addendum (BAA) for an account or organization. Microsoft covers the HIPAA BAA through its Product Terms, and the Service Trust Portal is for documents.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Free. AWS Artifact pricing →
- Azure
- Free. Microsoft Service Trust Portal pricing →
Certification exam mapping
| Exam | Provider | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 | AWS | Foundational | current Italian and German versions retire after Dec 31, 2026. |
| AWS Certified Security – Specialty SCS-C03 | AWS | Specialty | current The current code (SCS-C03) is taken from the exam-prep link on the official certification page. Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), and Portuguese (Brazil) versions retire after Dec 31, 2026. |
| Microsoft Certified – Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 | Azure | Fundamentals | current |
| Microsoft Certified – Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals SC-900 | Azure | Fundamentals | current |
Relevance is based on each exam's published scope, not a line-by-line objective match. Check the official study guide.
FAQ
What is the Azure equivalent of AWS Artifact?
AWS Artifact maps to the Microsoft Service Trust Portal.
How does pricing compare between AWS Artifact and Microsoft Service Trust Portal?
AWS: Free. Azure: Free. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
Which certification exams cover this topic?
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02); AWS Certified Security – Specialty (SCS-C03); Microsoft Certified – Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900); Microsoft Certified – Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900).