# AWS CloudHSM vs AWS Key Management Service (KMS) Comparison

| | AWS CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 14 | 32 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (55.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### AWS CloudHSM

**Not enough data**

### AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

Pros:
- Azure Services (1 reviews)
- Cloud Services (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Access Issues (1 reviews)
- Connectivity Issues (1 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | AWS CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (12 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (20 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### AWS CloudHSM

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Encryption Key Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS CloudHSM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS Key Management Service (KMS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | AWS CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Durability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Envelope Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Availability

| Feature | AWS CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **API/Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Service Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regional Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | AWS CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Management Console** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **AWS CloudHSM** | N/A | N/A |
| **AWS Key Management Service (KMS)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | AWS CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **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):** [Encryption Key Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/encryption-key-management)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | AWS CloudHSM | AWS Key Management Service (KMS) | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.8% | 24.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 30.8% | 20.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 38.5% | 55.2% | 

### By Industry

#### AWS CloudHSM

- **Computer Software:** 30.8%
- **Financial Services:** 23.1%
- **Research:** 7.7%
- **Program Development:** 7.7%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.7%
- **Leisure, Travel &amp; Tourism:** 7.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.7%
- **Chemicals:** 7.7%

#### AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

- **Computer Software:** 27.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.3%
- **Retail:** 6.9%
- **Computer &amp; Network Security:** 6.9%
- **Program Development:** 6.9%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.4%
- **Banking:** 3.4%
- **Computer Networking:** 3.4%
- **Consumer Electronics:** 3.4%
- **Financial Services:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 24.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to AWS CloudHSM

- [IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-vault-formerly-hashicorp-vault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Azure Key Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-key-vault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1157 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [GnuPG](https://www.g2.com/products/gnupg/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (11 reviews)
- [Google Cloud HSM](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-hsm/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (8 reviews)
- [Keyfactor Command](https://www.g2.com/products/keyfactor-command/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Akeyless Identity Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/akeyless-identity-security-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [OpenSSH](https://www.g2.com/products/openssh/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Doppler secrets management platform](https://www.g2.com/products/doppler-secrets-management-platform/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (70 reviews)

### Alternatives to AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

- [Azure Key Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-key-vault/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [IBM Vault (formerly HashiCorp Vault)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-vault-formerly-hashicorp-vault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (47 reviews)
- [Egnyte](https://www.g2.com/products/egnyte/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1157 reviews)
- [Virtru Email Encryption](https://www.g2.com/products/virtru-email-encryption/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (407 reviews)
- [Google Cloud Key Management Service](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-key-management-service/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Vormetric Data Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/thales-group-vormetric-data-security-platform/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (9 reviews)
- [OpenSSH](https://www.g2.com/products/openssh/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Akeyless Identity Security Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/akeyless-identity-security-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [Keyfactor Command](https://www.g2.com/products/keyfactor-command/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Vault](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-vault/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (36 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### AWS CloudHSM

No discussions available for this product.

### AWS Key Management Service (KMS)

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/aws-cloudhsm-vs-aws-key-management-service-kms)

