Direct comparison
AWS vs T Cloud Public
AWS or T Cloud Public? The direct cloud comparison of services, data centers, costs and sovereignty. Hyperscaler versus European cloud – focused on sovereignty, GDPR and compliance.
Management summary
As of 2026-07AWS and T Cloud Public represent two opposing cloud strategies: AWS focuses on maximum technological depth and global scalability, while T Cloud Public focuses on European sovereignty and open standards. AWS offers the broadest portfolio with a score of 10/10 in Strategic Opportunities, ranging from IaaS to Quantum Computing, and excels in databases, networking, and high availability (each 10/10). In contrast, AWS's technological sovereignty is significantly below average at 4/10, indicating a high lock-in risk due to proprietary technologies. T Cloud Public scores maximum operational sovereignty (10/10) and high technological sovereignty (9/10), making it the ideal choice for data protection-critical workloads in the DACH region. However, it lacks strategic opportunities in AI and Big Data (each 2/10), and its global reach is limited to three countries. The decision primarily depends on whether global innovation and service depth or legal independence and exit friendliness are the top priorities.
Methodology & data basisAWS
HyperscalerUSP: Market leader with the widest range of features and global reach
Recommendation: Recommended for innovation drivers and international scaling
T Cloud Public
EU providerUSP: German cloud provider with an independent, broad public cloud portfolio combining shared and dedicated resources, including first serverless capabilities.
Recommendation: Recommended for companies in DACH and the Netherlands that operate regionally but require high availability and strong data sovereignty.
Performance chart
AWS and T Cloud Public across 8 core categories, compared with the average of all providers (1–10).
Market positioning
All 13 providers by sovereignty and portfolio performance — purely computed from the category ratings.
Positions are purely computational: X = mean of technological & operational sovereignty, Y = mean of all remaining rating categories (each 1–10). Not a ranking recommendation. Methodology & data basis
Strengths & weaknesses
Automatically derived from the editorially reviewed rating data and backed by the category ratings (1–10) — fair to both sides.
Strengths
- Broadest service portfolio with 10/10 in Strategic Opportunities, comprising over 200 services ranging from IaaS to specialized solutions like Quantum Computing (Braket) and GenAI (Bedrock).
- Excellent infrastructure core competencies with 10/10 each in databases, storage, networking, virtualization, and high availability, supported by a comprehensive DBaaS offering (Aurora, RDS) and VMware Cloud on AWS.
- Global market leadership with 9/10 in Global Reach, supported by 114 data centers, 30+ regions, and 700 Points of Presence across 6 continents.
- Strong data security with 9/10, backed by CloudHSM, KMS, and Nitro Enclaves, as well as a broad portfolio of compliance certificates including BSI C5 and ISO 27001.
Points to consider
- Low technological sovereignty with 4/10 (below the average of 7.4), due to proprietary technologies and high lock-in risk, making a later provider switch difficult.
- Weak price competitiveness with 4/10 (below the average of 6.4), particularly for CPU (4.2/10), RAM (3.0/10), and Egress (3.0/10).
- Low SEAL Score of 4.1/10 (41%), particularly SOV-2 Legal with 2/10 due to US jurisdiction and the US CLOUD Act.
Strengths
- Maximum operational sovereignty with 10/10, as operations are fully within the EU with local support and personnel, ensuring independence from non-EU interventions.
- High technological sovereignty with 9/10, guaranteed by an open stack and open standards, resulting in low lock-in risk and high exit friendliness.
- Solid data security with 7/10, including technical safeguards for data at rest and in motion, as well as BYOK and HSM options.
- Attractive pricing options for specific workloads, particularly for RAM (8.6/10) and block storage (8.2/10), as well as Saving Plans with up to 48% savings.
Points to consider
- Weak AI and Big Data offering with 2/10 each (well below the averages of 4.8), making the platform less suitable for demanding analytics and ML scenarios.
- No global reach with 2/10 (below the average of 4.5), as presence is limited to three countries and one continent, complicating international expansion.
- Missing enterprise virtualization paths with 1/10 (below the average of 5.7), as no managed VMware or Hyper-V migration targets are offered.
Which provider when?
Use-case-based decision aid — both options are a valid choice.
Choose AWS if:
- You need an extremely broad service portfolio ranging from classic infrastructure to specialized services like Quantum Computing and generative AI.
- Your workloads require global availability with low latencies in many regions outside Europe.
- You operate complex databases and need a deep, managed DBaaS offering with high maturity.
- You plan to migrate existing VMware environments and need direct compatibility (VMware Cloud on AWS).
Choose T Cloud Public if:
- Sovereignty and data protection are your highest priorities, especially for sensitive data that must remain under EU jurisdiction.
- You want low lock-in risk and the ability to easily switch to another provider if needed (high technological sovereignty).
- Your workloads are primarily located in DACH and the Netherlands and do not require a global infrastructure.
- You are looking for cost-efficient solutions for RAM-intensive or block storage-heavy workloads within Europe.
Service comparison by category
All 19 rating categories in a head-to-head duel (1–10). A notable lead is marked from a 2-point difference.
| Category | AWSvsT Cloud PublicScale 1–10 | Avg. all | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Security & Encryption | 97 | 7.8 | Lead AWS |
| Technological Sovereignty | 49 | 7.4 | Lead T Cloud Public |
| Operational Sovereignty | 710 | 8 | Lead T Cloud Public |
| Strategic Capabilities | 105 | 6.2 | Lead AWS |
| Price | 45 | 6.4 | balanced |
| Collaboration Tools | 46 | 5.1 | Lead T Cloud Public |
| Global Reach | 92 | 4.5 | Lead AWS |
| Big Data | 92 | 4.8 | Lead AWS |
| AI | 72 | 4.8 | Lead AWS |
| Bare Metal | 31 | 5.2 | Lead AWS |
| Virtualization | 101 | 5.7 | Lead AWS |
| Containerization | 97 | 7.3 | Lead AWS |
| Databases | 106 | 6.9 | Lead AWS |
| High Availability | 105 | 6.7 | Lead AWS |
| Microsoft | 64 | 4.5 | Lead AWS |
| Linux | 107 | 8.8 | Lead AWS |
| Encryption | 97 | 6.8 | Lead AWS |
| Storage | 107 | 7.7 | Lead AWS |
| Network | 105 | 7.8 | Lead AWS |
Management Summary
Sovereign Cloud
SEAL Framework
Strategic (15 %)
Legal & Jurisdictional (10 %)
Data & AI (10 %)
Operational (15 %)
Supply Chain (20 %)
Technology (15 %)
Security & Compliance (10 %)
Environmental (5 %)
Availability & Locations
Compute
shared & low-budget
Hot Storage
Cold Storage
Managed Databases
Network & Security
Orchestration
Virtualization
Management
Big Data
AI & Machine Learning
Compliance & Certificates
German cloud security catalogue
IT service management system standard
Information security management system
Cloud security controls for providers
Personal data protection for cloud
Privacy information management extension
Energy management for data centers
Cloud Security Alliance assurance registry
Service organization control audit reports
Payment card data security standard
Quality management system standard
Cost Indication
vCPU/h
H100/h
GB/h
CPU/h
Ratio1/4
GB/h | 3000 IOPS
GB/h
GB/h
GB/h
Cluster/h
per 1 Mil Requests
GB-Sec
LLama3.3-70B per 1Mil tokens
LLama3.3-70B per 1Mil tokens
per GB
Our comparison methodology
The scores show a relative price comparison per service category. The lowest price earns 10 points; higher prices are marked down proportionally. Missing services are treated neutrally.
As of: List prices as of 11 September 2025, location Germany (DE).
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Frequently asked questions: AWS vs T Cloud Public
What is the main difference between AWS and T Cloud Public?
AWS is a global hyperscaler with the deepest and broadest service portfolio (Strategic Opportunities 10/10), but it has US jurisdiction and a high lock-in risk (Technological Sovereignty 4/10). T Cloud Public is an EU provider with maximum operational sovereignty (10/10) and open standards (Technological Sovereignty 9/10), but it offers a significantly smaller portfolio, particularly in AI and Big Data (each 2/10).
Which provider is more sovereign?
T Cloud Public is significantly more sovereign. It achieves a SEAL Score of 7.6/10 (76%) and operational sovereignty of 10/10, as it is fully operated within the EU. AWS has a SEAL Score of 4.1/10 (41%) and operational sovereignty of 7/10, due to US jurisdiction and the US CLOUD Act.
Who is cheaper?
Costs are highly workload-dependent. AWS has a Cost Rating of 6.0/10, T Cloud Public of 5.8/10. AWS is more expensive for CPU (4.2/10) and RAM (3.0/10), while T Cloud Public is more competitive for RAM (8.6/10) and block storage (8.2/10). Both providers offer Saving Plans (AWS up to 72%, T Cloud up to 48%).
Which provider is better for AI and Big Data?
AWS is significantly better positioned. AWS achieves 9/10 in Big Data and 7/10 in AI, supported by services like SageMaker, EMR, and Bedrock. T Cloud Public scores only 2/10 in both categories, indicating a limited offering of analytics and ML services.
Can I migrate my VMware environment?
AWS supports this directly with VMware Cloud on AWS and scores 10/10 in virtualization. T Cloud Public does not offer a managed VMware solution and scores only 1/10 here, making it difficult to migrate classic virtualization environments.
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