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Cloud Migration Assessment Tools

Cloud migration assessment tools help teams understand workloads, dependencies and costs before moving systems to the cloud. Compare discovery methods and dependency mapping to see how a tool builds its view of your environment.

This board shows a signal score out of 10, plus marks for a public API, open-source code and a free tier. Compare cloud targets, workload coverage, report exports, supported platforms and pricing.

  • 19 platforms
  • 1 with a public API on this page
  • 5 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
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    runZerorunzero.com

    runZero is an exposure-management platform that combines active scanning, passive traffic discovery and integrations to maintain a continuously updated…

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  2. 2
    GC
    Google Cloud Migration Centercloud.google.com

    Google Cloud Migration Center is a unified platform for moving from on-premises or other cloud environments to Google Cloud.

    6.3 APIOpenFree Free tier
  3. 3
    FO
    Flexera One IT Asset Managementflexera.com

    IT asset software records license and contract details; a free plan is available.

    6.0 APIOpenFree Free tier
  4. 4
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    CAST Highlightcastsoftware.com

    SaaS software analyzes custom apps for risk, complexity and cloud readiness; a 14-day trial is available.

    6.0 APIOpenFree From $6,800/yr
  5. 5
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    Faddomfaddom.com

    IT discovery software finds servers and business apps across on-site and cloud systems.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
  6. 6
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    Device42device42.com

    IT asset software records software licenses and contracts; pricing is available on request.

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
  7. 7
    CI
    CAST Imagingcastsoftware.com

    Software that builds visual maps of how an application works and where its parts connect.

    5.9 APIOpenFree From $2/yr
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    Virima Discovery and ViVID Service Mappingvirima.com

    Virima combines IT discovery, a discovery-populated CMDB, ViVID service maps, and asset intelligence to provide operational context across hybrid IT…

    5.9 APIOpenFree From $4,740/yr
  9. 9
    OU
    OpenText Universal Discovery and CMDBopentext.com

    Discovery software finds and manages IT components across cloud, network, and on-site systems.

    5.2 APIOpenFree —
  10. 10
    OI
    Orbus iServerorbussoftware.com

    Enterprise architecture software provides a shared repository for models and documentation; pricing is on request.

    5.1 APIOpenFree —
  11. 11
    AA
    Ardoq Application Portfolio Managementardoq.com

    Application portfolio software links apps with business capabilities, owners, costs and risks; pricing is on request.

    4.8 APIOpenFree —
  12. 12
    AM
    Azure Migrateazure.microsoft.com
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  13. 13
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    Densify Cloudexkubex.ai

    Kubex analyzes cloud workload utilization and recommends instance types and scaling adjustments based on policy.

    4.7 APIOpenFree —
  14. 14
    AM
    4.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  15. 15
    IA
    4.4 APIOpenFree —
  16. 16
    IT
    IBM Txtureibm.com
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
  17. 17
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    IBM Turbonomicibm.com

    Hybrid software plans resources across cloud and data centers, including compute, storage and applications.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —
  18. 18
    LE
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
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    MH
    MEGA HOPEXbizzdesign.com

    Web software maps business capabilities and application portfolios and supports roadmap planning.

    4.0 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

How does it discover my systems?

Compare discovery methods and dependency mapping. These show how a tool finds workloads and the connections between them, which can help you assess what may need to move together.

Which cloud targets does it support?

Check that the tool covers the cloud destinations you are considering. For example, AWS Migration Evaluator and Azure Migrate are named for specific cloud providers.

What workloads can it assess?

Look at workload coverage and dependency mapping to judge whether the tool fits the systems you need to assess. Report exports can help when you need to share findings.

Where can I use the tool?

Check the platform marks for web, Windows, Linux, macOS, self-hosted access or an API. Confirm that the available option fits how your team needs to access the tool.

How much does a cloud assessment tool cost?

Compare the free plan and trial marks with the listed paid starting price. AWS Migration Evaluator and Google Cloud Migration Center are marked as free plans; Azure Migrate has a free plan and paid pricing from $25 per month.

Questions

What should I compare in cloud migration assessment tools?

Compare cloud targets, discovery method, dependency mapping, cost estimates, workload coverage and report exports. Also check platforms, pricing and whether the tool has a public API or free tier.

Are there free cloud migration assessment tools?

AWS Migration Evaluator and Google Cloud Migration Center are listed with free plans. Azure Migrate has a free plan, with paid pricing from $25 per month.

Can I try a cloud migration tool before paying?

The listed trial terms include 14 days for CAST Highlight and Faddom, 30 days for IBM Turbonomic and 60 days for Densify Cloudex.

Which platforms do cloud migration assessment tools support?

Platform marks on the board cover web, Windows, Linux, self-hosted use, API access and macOS. Check the individual tool's marks for the option you need.

What does dependency mapping mean in a cloud assessment?

Dependency mapping shows relationships between workloads. Compare this alongside the discovery method to understand how a tool builds its assessment of your systems.

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