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4.3 out of 5

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AWS Control Tower mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of AWS Control Tower in the Cloud Management category stands at 1.4%, down from 1.9% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
AWS Control Tower1.4%
VMware Aria Automation10.6%
Morpheus8.0%
Other80.0%
Cloud Management

PeerResearch reports based on AWS Control Tower reviews

TypeTitleDate
CategoryCloud ManagementAug 30, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonAWS Control Tower vs Nutanix Cloud Manager (NCM)Aug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonAWS Control Tower vs VMware Aria OperationsAug 30, 2025Download
ComparisonAWS Control Tower vs VMware Aria AutomationAug 30, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business35
Midsize Enterprise17
Large Enterprise77
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Government
8%
University
6%
Comms Service Provider
5%
Energy/Utilities Company
4%
Insurance Company
3%
Non Profit
3%
Wellness & Fitness Company
2%
Hospitality Company
2%
Media Company
2%
Outsourcing Company
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Leisure / Travel Company
2%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Healthcare Company
2%
Retailer
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Construction Company
1%
Logistics Company
1%
International Affairs Institute
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
 
AWS Control Tower Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Head of Platform Engineering at Ascend Group Co., Ltd.3.5I used AWS Control Tower for centralized governance and security across subsidiaries, but found it too complex and costly for smaller teams. It's scalable and effective for larger organizations, though it requires a steep learning curve.
Senior DevOps Engineer at Alibaba Group5.0I use AWS Control Tower primarily for managing security within my AWS organization, particularly for child accounts. It offers valuable features for security management, though I find the manual sync process cumbersome and would prefer automatic synchronization.
Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees4.0AWS Control Tower has been a valuable tool for simplifying AWS account management with automated templates and guardrails, though migrating existing accounts can be tedious. Compared to AWS Landing Zone, it offers a more efficient and user-friendly experience.
Head of DevOps & Consultant at Pheno.AI4.0AWS Control Tower efficiently manages multiple AWS accounts with centralized solutions, valuable features like Guardrails, and simplifies governance. However, its integration with AWS Organizations is lacking, and the account closure process needs improvement for enhanced user experience.
AWS Cloud Engineer/Cloud Architect at Landmark Technologies4.5I used AWS Control Tower for a client's transition from on-premises to cloud, focusing on security and compliance. It's excellent for setting up landing zones, but improvements are needed in integrating more automated security tools for better efficiency.
Cloud Engineer/Devops Engineer at Verizon4.0I use AWS Control Tower for account security and governance. The most valuable features are the guardrails and SSO, which help manage identities. However, there's room for improvement in guardrails, SAP policies, and overall solution stability.
DevOps Engineer at Data Service Group4.5We've used AWS Control Tower to streamline AWS account management, enforcing best practices for security and compliance. Its automation and consistency benefit our governance efforts, though improvements in security customization, tool integration, and multi-region support would enhance its flexibility and effectiveness.
Managing Partner at Kloia4.0AWS Control Tower consistently enhances innovation with its new service features, offering exceptional reliability and user-friendliness. However, its limitation of supporting only one Control Tower per organization is a drawback for entities needing multiple.