AWS Config vs AWS Control Tower
| AWS Config | AWS Control Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | api, Web |
| Cloud coverage | single-cloud | single-cloud |
| Policy as code | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance frameworks | Yes | Yes |
| Drift detection | Yes | Yes |
| Automated remediation | Yes | — |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Approval workflows | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Cloud Governance Software. On Inferse, AWS Control Tower scores higher on our published basis.