Object storage
Amazon S3 Access Points: Azure equivalent
Azure has no equivalent of S3 Access Points.
On Azure you get a similar result by splitting data into containers or directories with their own RBAC assignments (or ABAC conditions), and using private endpoints for network isolation.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon S3 Access Points | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | Named network endpoints attached to a bucket (or an FSx volume), each with its own access policy and optional VPC-only restriction, to simplify access to shared datasets. Multi-Region Access Points route across buckets in several Regions. | — |
| Pricing model | No extra charge for Access Points. Multi-Region Access Points add a per-GB data routing fee. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | Amazon S3 Access Points docs | — |
| Pricing page | Amazon S3 Access Points pricing | — |
| Exams | SAA-C03 SAP-C02 Retiring | AZ-305 |
Key differences
- S3 Access Points can also front FSx for NetApp ONTAP and FSx for OpenZFS volumes, so S3-API tools can read file data. On Azure, Azure NetApp Files has its own S3-compatible object REST API on volumes.
- Multi-Region Access Points (one global endpoint across buckets in several Regions) also have no direct Azure equivalent. RA-GRS gives a secondary read endpoint, and Front Door can route across accounts.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- No extra charge for Access Points. Multi-Region Access Points add a per-GB data routing fee. Amazon S3 Access Points pricing →
- Azure
- Not applicable.
Certification exam mapping
| Exam | Provider | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate SAA-C03 | AWS | Associate | current Italian version retires after Dec 31, 2026. |
| AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional SAP-C02 | AWS | Professional | retiring Being updated to SAP-C03. Registration for SAP-C03 opens Oct 27, 2026. Last day to take SAP-C02 is Nov 16, 2026. |
| Microsoft Certified – Azure Solutions Architect Expert AZ-305 | Azure | Expert | current English version updated Apr 17, 2026. |
Relevance is based on each exam's published scope, not a line-by-line objective match. Check the official study guide.
FAQ
Does Azure have an equivalent to Amazon S3 Access Points?
Azure has no equivalent of S3 Access Points. On Azure you get a similar result by splitting data into containers or directories with their own RBAC assignments (or ABAC conditions), and using private endpoints for network isolation.
How does pricing compare between Amazon S3 Access Points and Azure?
AWS: No extra charge for Access Points. Multi-Region Access Points add a per-GB data routing fee. Azure: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
Which certification exams cover this topic?
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03); AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02) [retiring]; Microsoft Certified – Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305).