# AWS Certificate Manager vs Azure Key Vault Comparison

| | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 59 | 55 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (49.1% of reviews) | Enterprise (47.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (52 reviews) | 9.2 (37 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (53 reviews) | 8.5 (40 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (38 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (37 reviews) | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (43 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.3 (34 reviews) | 9.1 (13 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (49 reviews) | 9.1 (38 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS Certificate Manager

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Azure Key Vault

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### SSL & TLS Certificate Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Certificate Manager** | 8.6/10 | 18 |
| **Azure Key Vault** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Notifications** | 8.2 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Warranty** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Server License** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Free Reissues** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Domain Support** | 8.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Support** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Site Seal** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Features** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Domain Validated SSL** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Issuance Speed** | 9.3 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption Strength** | 9.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Extended Validation SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Organization Validated SSL** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Encryption Key Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Certificate Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Key Vault** | 8.9/10 | 19 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Durability** | Not enough data | 9.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Envelope Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 

#### Availability

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Service Integration** | Not enough data | 9.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **Regional Support** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Management Console** | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

### Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Certificate Manager** | 8.1/10 | 9 |
| **Azure Key Vault** | 8.7/10 | 5 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Certificate Discovery** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Expiration Monitoring** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Automated Certificate Operations** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Policy And Role-Based Access Controls** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Workflow** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Protocol Support** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting And Search** | 6.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit And Enforcement** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Key Storage** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Secrets Management Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Certificate Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Key Vault** | 8.8/10 | 17 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Audit trail** | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Cental dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.5 (13 reviews) | 
| **Universal approach** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS Certificate Manager** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Key Vault** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Certificate Lifecycle Management (CLM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/certificate-lifecycle-management-clm)

**Unique to AWS Certificate Manager (1):** [SSL & TLS Certificate Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/ssl-tls-certificate-tools)

**Unique to Azure Key Vault (2):** [Encryption Key Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-key-management), [Secrets Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/secrets-management-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS Certificate Manager | Azure Key Vault | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.3% | 26.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 49.1% | 26.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 23.6% | 47.8% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS Certificate Manager

- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.8%
- **Computer Software:** 16.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.6%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.6%
- **Security and Investigations:** 3.6%
- **Retail:** 3.6%
- **Information Services:** 3.6%
- **Events Services:** 1.8%
- **Other:** 27.3%

#### Azure Key Vault

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.9%
- **Accounting:** 10.9%
- **Computer Software:** 10.9%
- **Education Management:** 6.5%
- **Architecture & Planning:** 4.3%
- **Banking:** 4.3%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Insurance:** 4.3%
- **Hospitality:** 2.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 26.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS Certificate Manager

- [DigiCert CertCentral](https://www.g2.com/products/digicert-certcentral/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (34 reviews)
- [DigiCert Trust Lifecycle Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/digicert-digicert-trust-lifecycle-manager/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Letsencrypt](https://www.g2.com/products/letsencrypt/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (20 reviews)
- [OpenSSL](https://www.g2.com/products/openssl/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Sectigo Certificate Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/sectigo-certificate-manager/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (184 reviews)
- [Keyfactor Command](https://www.g2.com/products/keyfactor-command/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Certificate Authority Service](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-certificate-authority-service/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [IONOS 1&1 Domains and hosting](https://www.g2.com/products/ionos-1-1-domains-and-hosting/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (151 reviews)
- [AppViewX CERT+](https://www.g2.com/products/appviewx-cert/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (44 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure Key Vault

- [IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-vault-formerly-hashicorp-vault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Keeper Password Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/keeper-password-manager/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1197 reviews)
- [Akeyless Identity Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/akeyless-identity-security-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1162 reviews)
- [1Password](https://www.g2.com/products/1password/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1799 reviews)
- [AWS Key Management Service (KMS)](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-key-management-service-kms/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (33 reviews)
- [Delinea Secret Server](https://www.g2.com/products/delinea-secret-server/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (44 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (412 reviews)
- [Cloudflare Application Security and Performance](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudflare-application-security-and-performance/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [AWS Secrets Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-secrets-manager/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (18 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS Certificate Manager

- Title: [What is ACM validations AWS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-acm-validations-aws) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "DNS validation 
Email validation"

### Azure Key Vault

- Title: [Try to add other monitor tool which will help to manage our keys](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30365-try-to-add-other-monitor-tool-which-will-help-to-manage-our-keys) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "You can try Cipertrust Cloud Key Manager(CCKM) from Thales Vormetric"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-certificate-manager-vs-azure-key-vault)