Threat detection, posture & security operations · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon Inspector vs Artifact Analysis / Security Command Center
Amazon Inspector maps partly to Artifact Analysis for container image vulnerabilities and Security Command Center vulnerability findings for VMs and GKE.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon Inspector | Artifact Analysis Security Command Center |
| Lifecycle | Inspector Classic (the original version) was shut down May 20, 2026, per AWS's full-shutdown list. Use the current Amazon Inspector. | Generally available Generally available |
| What it is | Continuous scanning of EC2 instances, ECR container images, and Lambda functions for software vulnerabilities and unintended network exposure. | Vulnerability scanning for container images and packages in Artifact Registry. Security and risk management in Standard and Premium tiers; the Enterprise tier is deprecated and shuts down May 21, 2027. |
| Pricing model | Per EC2 instance scanned per month, per container image scan, and per Lambda function per month. | See Artifact Analysis pricing; Security Command Center findings depend on the tier. |
| Docs | Amazon Inspector docs | Artifact Analysis docs Security Command Center docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon Inspector pricing | Security Command Center pricing |
Key differences
- There is no single scanner across VMs, containers, and functions like Inspector.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per EC2 instance scanned per month, per container image scan, and per Lambda function per month. Amazon Inspector pricing →
- GCP
- See Artifact Analysis pricing; Security Command Center findings depend on the tier. Security Command Center pricing →
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Defender for Servers (with Defender Vulnerability Management). AWS vs Azure comparison →
Verification notes
- Artifact Analysis pricing was not confirmed from a price page on 2026-10-27.
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Inspector?
Amazon Inspector maps partly to Artifact Analysis for container image vulnerabilities and Security Command Center vulnerability findings for VMs and GKE.
How does pricing compare between Amazon Inspector and Artifact Analysis and Security Command Center?
AWS: Per EC2 instance scanned per month, per container image scan, and per Lambda function per month. Google Cloud: See Artifact Analysis pricing; Security Command Center findings depend on the tier. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Defender for Servers (with Defender Vulnerability Management) (partial match). Amazon Inspector maps to Defender for Servers (with Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management) for VMs, and Defender for Containers or Defender CSPM for container image scanning.