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AWS Schema Conversion Tool vs Google Migrate to Containers
Both stand on cloud migration tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
AWS SCT offers schema conversion, migration assessment and selected workload conversion workflows in a free tool. Its operating-system support is limited to the listed 64-bit Windows and Linux distributions.
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Free plan LinuxSelf-hostedWindows
Google Migrate to Containers offers a free route for converting suitable VM workloads into containers. Check workload compatibility and local requirements, and plan to use the CLI rather than discontinued interfaces.
Visit Google Migrate to ContainersThe facts
| AWS Schema Conversion Tool | Google Migrate to Containers | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | docs.aws.amazon.com | cloud.google.com |
| On cloud migration tools | #2 of 32 | #6 of 32 |
AWS Schema Conversion Tool: what it does well
- Free to use.
- Assesses migration complexity for supported destinations.
- Can convert embedded application SQL.
- Includes a command-line version.
What to know first
- Supports only 64-bit operating systems.
- Listed operating systems are Windows, Fedora Linux and Ubuntu Linux.
- Continuous replication is not supported.
Google Migrate to Containers: what it does well
- Migrates workloads without rewriting or re-architecting apps.
- Supports VMware and Compute Engine VM sources.
- Linux workloads can migrate in offline mode.
- Migration itself is free of charge.
What to know first
- Other Google Cloud services are charged separately.
- Local use requires Docker and several GB of storage.
- Some hardware-dependent Linux workloads are poor fits.
- Console UI and migctl were discontinued in May 2024.
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