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AWS PrivateLink Alternatives

Should you replace AWS PrivateLink?

Azure Private Link is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for AWS PrivateLink.

AWS PrivateLink

Current
Seat-based Payg
4.2/5
Annual cost
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

AWS PrivateLink alternatives

See how AWS PrivateLink compares to 5 alternative apps you can switch to.

Azure Pri...Best FitSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Azure Private Link is a good fit if: you are fully committed to Azure native architecture and require private PaaS access with Azure AD-integrated security controls.
Azure Vir...Worth ConsideringSeat-basedAvg. switch cost--Azure Virtual Network is a good fit if: you are committed to Azure-native architectures and have network engineering resources to manage VNet peering and DNS configuration.
NgrokNot RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$96/yr$8/monthNgrok is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Openvpn A...Not RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$10/yr$1/monthOpenvpn Access Server is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.
Palo Alto...Not RecommendedSeat-basedAvg. switch cost$1,140/yr$95/monthPalo Alto Networks Prisma Access is not a strong catalog fit based on public pricing, migration, or product-fit signals.

Azure Private Link and Azure Virtual Network selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
AWS Priva...

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Pay-as-you-go

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Azure Pri...

$8,760

Consumption

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Azure Vir...

$88

Standard VNet

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
AWS Priva...

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Azure Pri...

--

After $18,000 estimated migration cost.

Azure Vir...

--

After $35,000 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
AWS Priva...

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Azure Pri...

82/100

Azure Private Link is purpose-built for cloud infrastructure and security teams requiring private Azure PaaS connectivity without internet exposure. Platform engineering teams benefit from centralized network control and Azure Policy enforcement, but unlike AWS PrivateLink, it requires manual Private DNS zone configuration that increases operational overhead for smaller DevOps teams.

Azure Vir...

40/100

Azure Virtual Network serves cloud architects and DevOps engineers requiring granular network control within Azure. Unlike AWS PrivateLink's consumption model, VNet demands manual configuration of subnets, route tables, and DNS forwarding. Platform teams with Azure expertise will succeed, but teams seeking turnkey private connectivity to third-party SaaS vendors will find the ecosystem limited and integration labor-intensive.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
AWS Priva...

--

Public adoption signal for the current app.

Azure Pri...

medium

Azure Private Link is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $18,000 one-time cost.

Azure Vir...

high

Azure Virtual Network is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 16 weeks and $35,000 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
AWS Priva...

4.2/5.0

24 reviews

Azure Pri...

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125 reviews

Azure Vir...

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180 reviews

Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
AWS Priva...

No migration needed

Azure Pri...

6 weeks

High

Azure Private Link is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $18,000 one-time cost.

Azure Vir...

16 weeks

High

Azure Virtual Network is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 16 weeks and $35,000 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
AWS Priva...

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Azure Pri...

$18,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Azure Vir...

$35,000

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
AWS Priva...

--

Azure Pri...

--

Supports 350 native integrations.

Azure Vir...

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Supports 120 native integrations.

Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
AWS Priva...

100%

Azure Pri...

85%

  • No free Gateway Endpoint equivalent for storage (AWS offers free S3/DynamoDB Gateway Endpoints)
  • Private DNS zone setup requires manual delegation or Azure Policy automation
  • Cross-region private endpoint connections incur standard Azure networking egress charges
  • Private Link Service requires Standard Load Balancer ($0.025/hour minimum)
  • Cross-tenant private access requires explicit service provider approval workflows
Azure Vir...

65%

  • Third-party SaaS Private Link ecosystem smaller than AWS PrivateLink marketplace
  • Cross-region private traffic incurs bandwidth charges unlike AWS internal PrivateLink routing
  • Requires manual DNS forwarder configuration for hybrid on-prem scenarios
  • No native service endpoint coverage for all Azure services
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
AWS Priva...
SOC 2ISO 27001PCI DSSFedRAMPGDPR
Azure Pri...
SOC 1 Type IISOC 2 Type IIISO 27001PCI DSS Level 1HIPAAFedRAMP HighGDPRISO 27017
Azure Vir...
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPRFedRAMP HighPCI DSS
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
AWS Priva...

You already standardize on this app.

Azure Pri...

You are fully committed to Azure native architecture and require private PaaS access with Azure AD-integrated security controls

Azure Vir...

You are committed to Azure-native architectures and have network engineering resources to manage VNet peering and DNS configuration

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
AWS Priva...

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Azure Pri...

You rely on AWS Gateway Endpoints for cost-free S3/DynamoDB private access or require seamless cross-cloud private connectivity

Azure Vir...

You rely on AWS PrivateLink's extensive third-party SaaS marketplace or need simple cross-region private service consumption without network engineering overhead

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