AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) vs VMware Tanzu Platform comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and VMware are both solutions in the Development Platforms category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0, while VMware is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 9.7% mindshare in DP, compared to VMware’s 23.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) and VMware Tanzu Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Development Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) vs. VMware Tanzu Platform Report (Updated: June 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

AWS Cloud Development Kit (...

Ranking in Development Platforms

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Tanzu Platform

Ranking in Development Platforms

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Build Automation (13th), PaaS Clouds (13th), Cloud Management (25th), Container Management (3rd), Service Mesh (7th), Agile and DevOps Services (2nd)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Development Platforms category, the mindshare of AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) is 9.7%, up from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Platform is 23.7%, up from 20.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Asif Meem

Software Engineer at Sportsbet

An easy-to-deploy solution that can be used to write code to provision infrastructure

We use AWS CDK for defining infrastructure as code You can use AWS CDK to write code to provision infrastructure. The solution has a significant quality of life improvement for software developers who can code to spin up infrastructure on AWS. Using AWS CDK requires some knowledge of popular…

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DarshanChaudhari

Solutions Architect Hybrid Cloud Practice US/Europe at Tech Mahindra Limited

Empowers seamless connectivity and integration through APIs while offering robust auto-scaling

I am involved in IT services and we provide a solution to customers. We work with VMware, Nutanix, OpenShift, and Microsoft Hyper-V The Tanzu platform is highly available, scalable, and flexible. It offers native services for autoscaling and integrations through APIs, allowing seamless…

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The setup process is very straightforward."

"AWS CDK offers seamless integration, which was a significant factor in choosing it for cloud computing."

"One of the most valuable aspects of CDK is its ability to integrate various components seamlessly, such as Lambda functions, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and EventBridge."

"AWS CDK has notably streamlined the deployment process compared to other methods, primarily by defining cloud infrastructure as code."

"The most valuable features of the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) are its speed and ease of deployment."

"You can use AWS CDK to write code to provision infrastructure."

"There are a lot of services available in VMware Tanzu Application Service, such as databases and application servers. You have everything you need in one application and you do not need to search outside of the solution."

"Tanzu is easy to upgrade and scale, whether we're talking about horizontal or vertical scaling. It is as smooth as possible without any downtime. The platform maintenance, upgrading, and operations part is very smooth."

"The Tanzu platform is highly available, scalable, and flexible."

"The solution is integrated very well with a lot of other systems. Also, its GUI is very good."

"We feel very good about these features."

"VMware Tanzu Mission Control has many valuable features, such as ease of use and customization."

"The Day 2 operations support is the most vital feature"

"The initial setup is easy."

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Cons

"There are some issues with different plugins."

"The primary issue we've encountered is pricing. Some customers find the pricing to be somewhat high. Additionally, there's a discrepancy between the promised resource utilization and the actual utilization. The resource utilization calculations don't align with the provided guidelines. So, the pricing and resource utilization calculations could be refined."

"They could allow combining multiple languages, such as JavaScript and Python for the platform. At present, we can use only one language."

"Using AWS CDK requires some knowledge of popular programming languages."

"There is room for improvement in the use of EventBridge and the initial setup of CDK, which can be a bit challenging."

"The product should support integration with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)"

"We want to see a new feature that helps build more security architecture like Zero Trust Security or shifting left in Kubernetes."

"It is not easy to build a solution with containers. It has a graphical user interface, but you need to have a lot of knowledge of Linux and how to work in the command mode. Its support can also be improved. Currently, its biggest disadvantage is that it is a new product, and the clients prefer to go for a solution that has been in the market for a long time. There are not that many people who know this product."

"Customers have noticed a considerable price increase after VMware's acquisition by Broadcom."

"The solution is currently focused on VMware infrastructure and I would like to see more options made available."

"LYNX is a managed cluster solution that takes care of specific details within a cluster, such as sequences or services. I haven't seen this feature in Tanzu Mission Control."

"The implementation is not easy, it is very complex and can take a day or two to complete."

"I would like to see additional support for things outside of Cloud Foundry."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Since AWS CDK is an open-source solution, it's free to use."

"The least expensive licensing cost for VMware is around $350 per core."

"One of our Spanish customers told us that VMware Tanzu Service Mesh is a very expensive product for their data center."

"The licensing cost is expensive."

"The product is not expensive, but it is not cheap."

"The solution is only for large or medium size enterprises because it is expensive."

"The solution is bundled in with Cloud Foundry so the pricing is not independent."

"The license for VMware Tanzu Application Service is expensive. The license should be cheaper."

"There are different licenses available. You have to upgrade your license if you want to scale the solution more."

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Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about AWS CDK?

The most valuable features of the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK) are its speed and ease of deployment.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS CDK?

Over time, I expect AWS to become more cost-efficient and resilient. Although the pricing is currently high, I hope they continue to improve their system, which will lead to cost reductions.

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What needs improvement with AWS CDK?

There is room for improvement in the use of EventBridge and the initial setup of CDK, which can be a bit challenging. The IAM policies could be simplified to make the setup process more straightfor...

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Which is better - OpenShift Container Platform or VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

Red Hat Openshift is ideal for organizations using microservices and cloud environments. I like that the platform is auto-scalable, which saves overhead time for developers. I think Openshift can b...

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What do you like most about VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

It definitely gives the end customer a good overview and perspective of running applications in terms of overall workload footprint. TMC provides a very detailed description of your cloud-native ap...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

The price of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is greater than that of Red Hat's competitor solution. I would rate the pricing of VMware Tanzu Mission Control as four out of ten.

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Also Known As

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Tanzu Application Catalog, Application Platform, Application Service, Hub, Mission Control, Service Mesh, Build Service, Concourse for VMware Tanzu

Overview

The AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK) is an open source software development framework to model and provision your cloud application resources using familiar programming languages.

Provisioning cloud applications can be a challenging process that requires you to perform manual actions, write custom scripts, maintain templates, or learn domain-specific languages. AWS CDK uses the familiarity and expressive power of programming languages for modeling your applications. It provides you with high-level components that preconfigure cloud resources with proven defaults, so you can build cloud applications without needing to be an expert. AWS CDK provisions your resources in a safe, repeatable manner through AWS CloudFormation. It also enables you to compose and share your own custom components that incorporate your organization's requirements, helping you start new projects faster.

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VMware Tanzu Platform is designed for cloud-native development and management of Kubernetes, CI/CD processes, microservices, and containerized workloads. It supports deployments both on cloud and on-premises, providing centralized management via Mission Control.

VMware Tanzu Platform offers seamless integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN, supporting centralized cluster management and lifecycle management. The platform provides a GUI for monitoring CI/CD pipelines and network policies, enhancing multi-tenancy and Day 2 operations. Users can easily manage Kubernetes clusters, monitor applications, and integrate with tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Foundry, and Azure. It ensures compliance and security for service providers, financial institutions, and businesses.

What are the key features of VMware Tanzu Platform?

Integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN: Enhances compatibility and flexibility.
Seamless Cluster Management: Centralized control over Kubernetes clusters.
CI/CD Pipelines and Network Policies: Simplifies monitoring and management.
Multi-tenancy Support: Facilitates resource sharing among multiple users.
Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Streamlines deployment and scalability.
Observability Platform: Provides enhanced visibility and control.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in VMware Tanzu Platform reviews?

Centralized Management: Simplifies operations and reduces manual effort.
Enhanced Compliance and Security: Meets regulatory requirements.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premises options.
Seamless Integration: Works with multiple vendors and tools.
Developer-Friendly Environment: Improves productivity and innovation.

Industries such as financial institutions, service providers, and businesses requiring rigorous compliance and security deploy VMware Tanzu Platform. These entities benefit from centralized management, streamlined DevOps processes, and integrated tools, enhancing their capabilities in cloud-native developments and containerized workloads.

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Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers

Verizon, Cerner, Zipcar, Avarteq

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