Networking & CDN · DNS-based traffic routing

Route 53 routing policies vs Azure Traffic Manager vs Cloud DNS routing policies

DNS-based traffic routing, side by side on AWS, Azure and Google Cloud. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.

Networking & CDN

DNS-based traffic routing

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AWS

Route 53 routing policies

Azure

Azure Traffic Manager

Google Cloud

Cloud DNS routing policies

What's different

Azure provides it as a separate service; AWS and Google build it into their DNS services.

Quick answers

What is the Azure equivalent of Route 53 routing policies?
The Azure equivalent of Route 53 routing policies is Azure Traffic Manager. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Route 53 routing policies?
The Google Cloud equivalent of Route 53 routing policies is Cloud DNS routing policies. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Azure Traffic Manager?
The AWS equivalent of Azure Traffic Manager is Route 53 routing policies. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Azure Traffic Manager?
The Google Cloud equivalent of Azure Traffic Manager is Cloud DNS routing policies. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the AWS equivalent of Cloud DNS routing policies?
The AWS equivalent of Cloud DNS routing policies is Route 53 routing policies. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.
What is the Azure equivalent of Cloud DNS routing policies?
The Azure equivalent of Cloud DNS routing policies is Azure Traffic Manager. They do the same job, but differ in features, limits or pricing, so check the notes below before migrating.