Routing & internet access
Amazon VPC Route Server vs Azure Route Server
Amazon VPC Route Server maps to Azure Route Server.
Both peer with your appliances over BGP and program the learned routes into the virtual network.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Microsoft Azure |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon VPC Route Server | Azure Route Server |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Peers with appliances in your VPC over BGP and dynamically updates VPC, subnet, and internet gateway route tables for routing fault tolerance. | Managed BGP route reflector that exchanges routes between network virtual appliances and the virtual network, without manual route-table updates. |
| Pricing model | Billed hourly (see the VPC Route Server tab on the VPC pricing page). | Billed per hour while the route server is deployed. |
| Docs | Amazon VPC Route Server docs | Azure Route Server docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon VPC Route Server pricing | Azure Route Server pricing |
| Exams | ANS-C01 Retiring | AZ-700 |
Key differences
- VPC Route Server updates VPC, subnet, and internet gateway route tables. For transit gateway route tables, AWS uses Transit Gateway Connect instead.
- Azure Route Server also exchanges routes with ExpressRoute and VPN gateways in the same virtual network (branch-to-branch, if enabled).
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Billed hourly (see the VPC Route Server tab on the VPC pricing page). Amazon VPC Route Server pricing →
- Azure
- Billed per hour while the route server is deployed. Azure Route Server pricing →
Certification exam mapping
| Exam | Provider | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty ANS-C01 | AWS | Specialty | retiring The exam is being retired. The last day to take it is Dec 31, 2026. Existing certifications stay active for their three-year period. |
| Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer Associate AZ-700 | Azure | Associate | 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 Amazon VPC Route Server?
Amazon VPC Route Server maps to Azure Route Server. Both peer with your appliances over BGP and program the learned routes into the virtual network.
How does pricing compare between Amazon VPC Route Server and Azure Route Server?
AWS: Billed hourly (see the VPC Route Server tab on the VPC pricing page). Azure: Billed per hour while the route server is deployed. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
Which certification exams cover this topic?
AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty (ANS-C01) [retiring]; Microsoft Certified – Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700).