AWS Security Hub vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud comparison

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft are both solutions in the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) category. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is ranked #12 with an average rating of 7.8, while Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.1. Amazon Web Services (AWS) holds a 2.8% mindshare in CSPM, compared to Microsoft’s 6.3% mindshare. Additionally, 89% of Amazon Web Services (AWS) users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

AWS Security Hub and Microsoft Defender for Cloud compete in cloud security management. AWS Security Hub leads in native AWS integration and comprehensive threat detection, while Microsoft Defender for Cloud excels in multi-cloud support and integration with Microsoft services.

Features: AWS Security Hub integrates security findings into a centralized view and offers automated compliance checks, simplifying AWS ecosystem management. In contrast, Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides strong network protection, integrating seamlessly with Azure Active Directory, and supports multi-cloud environments, offering broader coverage.

Room for Improvement: AWS Security Hub can enhance user-friendliness and reduce complexity, as it can be overwhelming and costly for some users. Improvements in hybrid cloud integration could also be beneficial. Microsoft Defender for Cloud could expand its user interface functionality and ease of use while optimizing cost structures for smaller businesses. Enhancements in real-time threat detection and alerting could further strengthen its capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: AWS Security Hub offers a straightforward setup and reliable support within AWS environments, making it best for AWS-focused organizations. Microsoft Defender for Cloud provides excellent support across various environments, allowing for easier hybrid infrastructure management. Its integration with Microsoft tools boosts deployment efficiency.

Pricing and ROI: AWS Security Hub has lower initial costs within the AWS ecosystem, delivering good ROI for AWS-centric operations. In contrast, Microsoft Defender for Cloud's extensive feature set supports higher costs, offering excellent ROI for businesses leveraging multi-cloud strategies and Microsoft services.

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Categories and Ranking

AWS Security Hub

Ranking in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

12th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Security Orchestration Automation and Response (SOAR) (7th)

Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Ranking in Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Vulnerability Management (5th), Container Management (6th), Container Security (5th), Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPP) (1st), Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) (4th), Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) (5th), Microsoft Security Suite (7th), Compliance Management (4th), Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) category, the mindshare of AWS Security Hub is 2.8%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Defender for Cloud is 6.3%, down from 10.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Microsoft Defender for Cloud	6.3%
AWS Security Hub	2.8%
Other	90.9%

Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

Featured Reviews

Karthik Ekambaram

Director at Scybers

Has helped identify misconfigurations and prioritize risks but lacks multi-cloud support and deeper integration features

AWS Security Hub cannot scale up to multiple different cloud environments; it only works for AWS. There are other products in the market for CSPM that can give you multi-cloud environment misconfigurations, even Microsoft for that matter. Regarding the integration of AWS Security Hub with third-party tools, I am not certain whether we can integrate them, but there is no need to do so. However, AWS Security Hub cannot integrate with other cloud providers, so it only supports the AWS environment. The compliance checks within AWS Security Hub are good, but we don't use them much. We utilize compliance frameworks such as CIS compliance frameworks and ISO 27017 framework, which are beneficial, but it can improve in other areas too, such as including NIST and other frameworks beyond just ISO and CIS. Improvements can be applicable for scalability, particularly on integration with multi-cloud environments, and compliance frameworks can be added for more variety as well. The unified dashboard in AWS Security Hub is adequate; I cannot say it is exceptional, but the content available in the dashboards is satisfactory for now.

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Shivam Dhang

IT Infrastructure & Cloud Manager at Softcell Technologies Limited

Continuous posture management has improved cloud risk visibility and accelerated remediation

The best features Microsoft Defender for Cloud offers are the CSPM, which includes continuous posture assessment with prioritized misconfiguration fixes that gives us clear visibility of cloud risk and drift across the environment. Additionally, the CWPP has strong runtime protection for VMs, containers, and PaaS, including multi-cloud visibility. The single pane for Azure, AWS plus GCP with consistent policies and recommendations is noteworthy. What stands out most is the combination of posture management plus runtime protection, which provides both preventive and detective control in one platform. Since using Microsoft Defender for Cloud, we have seen a positive impact such as improved security posture with clear visibility via secure score that helped reduce misconfiguration significantly over time. There has also been faster risk remediation, as we have prioritized recommendations plus auto remediation which has reduced fix time from days to hours for common issues. Better workload protection has resulted in earlier detection of suspicious activity on VMs or containers, preventing potential compromise and lateral movement. The biggest impact is proactive risk reduction plus faster remediation across cloud environments. From our experience, misconfiguration has been reduced to a 40 to 55% drop in critical issues such as public exposures, weak NSG, and IAM gaps within the first few months after continuous tuning. We have saved time with the remediation time reduced by 50 to 60%, or from days to a few hours using prioritized recommendations plus auto remediation. Additionally, secure score improvement has typically risen from a 50 to 55% baseline to 80 to 85% after structured remediation cycles, which were measured by tracking secure score trends, the number of open recommendations, and mean time to remediate.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the most effective features of AWS Security Hub is the easy access to a dashboard with a ready-to-use security score."

"The advantage is that it is cloud-native, and we do not need to install agents or sensors to find findings."

"The most valuable features of the solution are the scanning of all the cloud environments and most of the compliances available in the cloud."

"The solution is very good at detection and providing real-time alerts."

"Very good at detection and providing real-time alerts."

"The advantage is that it is cloud-native, and we do not need to install agents or sensors to find findings."

"Though I'm still in the initial evaluation phase for AWS Security Hub, I would recommend it to others because it has good features."

"Security Hub provides insightful information about what is running and where there might be weaknesses."

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"Microsoft Defender for Cloud is stable and reliable as advertised."

"The most valuable feature is the comprehensive overview across different workloads. It allows us to see protection not just across one workload, such as virtual machines, containers, infrastructure, or data, but across all our workloads. This overall visibility is really helpful."

"Threat protection is comprehensive and simple."

"Most importantly, it's an integrated solution. We not only have Defender for Cloud, but we also have Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, and Defender for Identity. It's an integrated, holistic solution."

"Defender for Cloud is a plug-and-play solution that provides continuous posture management once enabled."

"Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a valuable tool that integrates seamlessly with Azure Policy and our Security SIEM, simplifying implementation and enhancing security posture."

"It is very intuitive when it comes to policy administration, alerts and notifications, and ease of setting up roles at different hierarchies. It has also been good in terms of the network technology maps. It provides a good overview, but it also depends on the complexity of your network."

"This solution is more cost-effective than some competing products."

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Cons

"Many findings are too generic or irrelevant to the environment, which can lead to false positives."

"AWS Security Hub's configuration and integration are areas where it lacks and needs to improve."

"The solution will only give you insight if you have configure rule enabled. It should work more like Prisma Cloud and Dome9 which have a better approach."

"The solution is not wholly self-sufficient."

"The solution lacks self-sufficiency."

"There is room for improvement in implementing AI capabilities."

"We need more granular-level customizations to enable or disable the rules in AWS Security Hub."

"Shortening the response time for support tickets, particularly in production issues, could make the service more efficient."

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"There needs to be improvement in the security recommendations, particularly in attack path mapping. Sometimes, it misleads users about the real exposure of external-facing assets."

"Sometimes it's very difficult to determine when I need Microsoft Defender for Cloud for a special resource group or a special kind of product."

"Another thing is that Defender for Cloud uses more resources than CrowdStrike, which my current company uses. Defender for Cloud has two or three processes running simultaneously that consume memory and processor time. I had the chance to compare that with CrowdStrike a few days ago, which was significantly less. It would be nice if Defender were a little lighter. It's a relatively large installation that consumes more resources than competitors do."

"The amount billed for the amount of terabytes you're scanning is too high and will lead into security risks if somebody is limiting the amount of data to be scanned based on the cost, so this is something I would prefer to be changed."

"Defender could improve how data is represented. It can be unstructured or slow to load. The recent update allowing policy grouping into control groups is beneficial, but further enhancements for speed and clarity are needed."

"I felt that there was disconnection in terms of understanding the UI. The communication for moving from the old UI to the new UI could be improved."

"The cost is always a concern, but overall, it's not too bad because it is easy to use and pretty friendly."

"It's hard to reach someone who understands my problems. I haven't had many issues, so I haven't called them."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"Security Hub is not an expensive solution."

"The pricing is fine. It is not an expensive tool."

"The price of AWS Security Hub is average compared to other solutions."

"The price of the solution is not very competitive but it is reasonable."

"The cost is based on the number of compliances, core checks, and services required, and for more than 10,000 recommendations, the charge is just one dollar."

"There are multiple subscription models, like yearly, monthly, and packaged."

"AWS Security Hub is not an expensive tool. I would consider it to be a cheap solution. AWS Security Hub follows the PAYG pricing model, meaning you will have to pay for whatever you use."

"AWS Security Hub's pricing is pretty reasonable."

"Although I am outside of the discussion on budget and costing, I can say that the importance of security provided by this solution is of such importance that whatever the cost is, it is not a factor."

"The solution is expensive, and I rate it a five to six out of ten."

"We only use the free tier, so we haven't faced any pricing, setup costs, or licensing challenges."

"The licensing is straightforward but can become expensive if you cover everything. You must balance the cost against the importance of what needs covering."

"Understanding the costs of cloud services can be complicated at first. As with a lot of things in the cloud, it can be quite hard to understand the end cost, but it becomes clearer over time. Early on, the lack of transparency is a challenge. Microsoft does not tell you the cost when they launch something. It is clever marketing, and there is room for improvement there. There should be clarity from the start."

"The cost is fair. There aren't any costs in addition to the standard licensing fee."

"This is a worldwide service and depending on the country, there will be different prices."

"This solution is more cost-effective than some competing products. My understanding is that it is based on the number of integrations that you have, so if you have fewer subscriptions then you pay less for the service."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	12

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	49

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Azure Sentinel or AWS Security Hub?

We like that Azure Sentinel does not require as much maintenance as legacy SIEMs that are on-premises. Azure Sentinel is auto-scaling - you will not have to worry about performance impact, you will...

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What needs improvement with AWS Security Hub?

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What is your primary use case for AWS Security Hub?

The major use case for identifying misconfigurations within the AWS environment focuses on determining whether the administrators have configured everything correctly, giving a better picture of AW...

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How is Prisma Cloud vs Azure Security Center for security?

Azure Security Center is very easy to use, integrates well, and gives very good visibility on what is happening across your ecosystem. It also has great remote workforce capabilities and supports a...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was that the license cost was the only consideration. Setup and support had no issues.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

To improve Microsoft Defender for Cloud, I think pricing-wise, the license price is a little bit higher from an ingestion cost perspective. Depending on what license you choose, you might have to p...

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Overview

AWS Security Hub provides multi-account management and compliance checks alongside integrations with AWS services and third-party tools. It centralizes vulnerability tracking and risk prioritization, delivering real-time alerts for proactive security management.

AWS Security Hub enhances cloud security management through a centralized dashboard that monitors infrastructure resources and compliance scores, ensuring adherence to AWS standards. With integrations for vulnerability detection and security posture management, users can streamline security operations. While the platform offers notable benefits, areas for improvement include customization options for findings suppression and integration with multi-cloud environments.

What are the key features of AWS Security Hub?

Multi-Account Management: Seamlessly manage security across numerous accounts.
Compliance Checks: Stay aligned with standards such as PCI through automated reviews.
AWS Integrations: Connect effortlessly with AWS and third-party services to enhance security posture.
Real-Time Alerts: Quickly respond to potential threats with immediate notifications.
Risk Prioritization: Focus on critical vulnerabilities to enhance resource allocation.

What benefits should users expect from using AWS Security Hub?

Proactive Security: Early threat detection enables quicker mitigation strategies.
Cloud-Native Functionality: Utilize tools tailored for cloud environments.
Compliance Insights: Simplified compliance management provides transparency.
Ease of Use: Streamlined interface facilitates efficient security management.

Industries implementing AWS Security Hub leverage its capabilities for comprehensive security across multiple accounts and regions. Health, finance, and retail sectors benefit by automating compliance checks and monitoring security infrastructures. This service aids in identifying misconfigurations, tracking alerts, and ensuring infrastructure integrity during cyber incidents.

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Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a comprehensive security platform offering integration with Microsoft services, multi-cloud capability, AI-driven threat detection, compliance, and unified visibility for improved security operations.

Microsoft Defender for Cloud manages security operations by integrating with Microsoft services and supporting multi-cloud environments. Its features include AI-driven threat detection, compliance oversight, and advanced threat protection. It simplifies processes with unified visibility, threat intelligence, and automated workflows, enhancing security posture across various workloads. Despite its robust capabilities, improvements are needed in third-party tool integration, comprehensive AI-driven remediation, and a more intuitive dashboard. Users report complexity in licensing, inadequate documentation, and high costs, with room for enhancements in compliance reporting and multi-cloud support.

What are the key features of Microsoft Defender for Cloud?

Integration with Microsoft Services: Seamlessly integrates with Microsoft platforms for streamlined operations.
Multi-Cloud Capability: Supports various cloud environments for broader coverage.
AI-Driven Threat Detection: Uses AI to identify and counter security threats effectively.
Compliance Features: Offers regulatory compliance tools to ensure adherence to standards.
Unified Visibility: Provides a comprehensive view of security operations for better management.
Endpoint Management: Manages and secures endpoint devices efficiently.
Advanced Threat Protection: Delivers enhanced defense against complex threats.
Vulnerability Management: Identifies and addresses vulnerabilities proactively.

What benefits and ROI can users expect?

Enhanced Security Posture: Strengthens security across multiple environments.
Unified Threat Intelligence: Centralizes threat data for informed decision-making.
Automated Processes: Streamlines security operations with automated workflows.
Prioritized Remediation: Offers prioritized actions to address security challenges efficiently.

Industries leverage Microsoft Defender for Cloud for security posture management and endpoint protection. Many companies integrate it with Office 365 for enhanced functionality. It provides comprehensive security overviews by monitoring cloud vulnerabilities, limiting unauthorized access, and replacing existing tools with its extensive capabilities from network security to compliance checks, securing Azure infrastructure, and enhancing client security.

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