Azure Kubernetes Service vs Amazon EKS

Comparison of Azure Kubernetes Service and Amazon EKS for container orchestration needs

Updated August 6, 2026

Score Breakdown

Azure Kubernetes Service

Performance

Cost value

Features

Maturity

Total: 31 / 40

Amazon EKS

Pick

Performance

Cost value

Features

Maturity

Total: 33 / 40

Strengths & Weaknesses

Azure Kubernetes Service

Strong integration with Azure services

Support for Azure Active Directory

Growing ecosystem

Less mature than Amazon EKS

Fewer features available than Amazon EKS

Amazon EKS

Highly scalable

Support for real-time vector search with Amazon DynamoDB

Wide range of programming languages supported

Complexity of services

Cost can add up quickly

When to Choose

Azure Kubernetes Service

Best when you need strong integration with Azure services, support for Azure Active Directory, and a growing ecosystem

Amazon EKS

Best when you need highly scalable container orchestration, support for real-time vector search, and a wide range of programming languages

IT Intelligence Verdict

Pick: Amazon EKS

Amazon EKS is a top choice for container orchestration due to its high scalability, support for real-time vector search, and wide range of programming languages, despite Azure Kubernetes Service offering strong integration with Azure services and a growing ecosystem.

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