Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026

AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service)

Ch 047.1of 24 Cloud Migration Tools

1Runs onAPI, Linux, Web, Windows
2CostsFree plan
3Discovery & assessmentYes
4Continuous replicationYes
5Database migrationYes
6Deployment modelsaas

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Overview

AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service) is ranked #4 of 24 in cloud migration tools on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

AWS Transform MGN (formerly AWS Application Migration Service) plans and pricing

All plans

Free period Free 2,160 hours (90 days when used continuously) per source server; service charge only AWS infrastructure used for replication, testing, or cutover is charged separately · after the free period, continued replication is charged per hour aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Facts

Purpose: AWS Transform MGN automates rehosting physical, virtual, and cloud servers as native Amazon EC2 instances.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Replication and cutover: It continuously replicates source servers at the block level, converts them for AWS, and orchestrates cutover with minimal downtime.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Migration paths: Customers can use an agentic AWS Transform workflow or manage rehosting steps directly in the MGN console, and switch paths without losing progress.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Migration sources: MGN supports migrations from physical servers, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, other on-premises infrastructure, other public clouds, and across AWS Regions, Availability Zones, or accounts.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Modernization: Built-in and custom post-launch actions include disaster recovery configuration, operating system upgrades, license conversion, and CloudWatch Agent installation.docs.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Management at scale: MGN groups servers into applications and waves, with launch, cutover, archival, and configuration operations available at server, application, or wave level.docs.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Supported infrastructure limit: MGN supports x86 source servers and replication volumes up to 16 TB; larger volumes are not supported.docs.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security: MGN requires TLS 1.2 or later, uses TLS and IAM for authentication, and recommends EBS encryption and limiting replication server exposure to the public internet.docs.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compliance: AWS says MGN retains certifications including FedRAMP High, HIPAA, PCI DSS, ISO, and SOC 1, 2, and 3.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Monitoring and integrations: MGN documentation describes monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch, CloudWatch Events, CloudWatch Logs, and AWS CloudTrail.docs.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Support: AWS documentation says support for installation or replication issues is limited to operating systems listed as supported.docs.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Availability: AWS says MGN is available in commercial AWS Regions and both AWS GovCloud (US) Regions.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026
Product name: AWS Application Migration Service was renamed AWS Transform MGN on June 8, 2026.aws.amazon.com · 30 Sept 2026