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AWS GovCloud
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As of 30 August 2026, AWS GovCloud's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. AWS GovCloud is an isolated cloud region designed to host sensitive data and regulated workloads for US government agencies. Softwr lists it under Government. AWS GovCloud is made by Amazon Web Services, launched in 2006, available on Web, API.
Overview
What AWS GovCloud does
AWS GovCloud is an isolated cloud region designed to host sensitive data and regulated workloads for US government agencies. The platform meets FedRAMP High, DOD SRG, and other compliance requirements while providing the full range of AWS cloud services.
What people use it for
- Hosting controlled unclassified information for US federal agencies
- Workloads requiring FedRAMP High, ITAR or DFARS compliance
- Defence and public sector systems needing US-person operation
- Regulated contractors handling government data
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Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about AWS GovCloud.
- Access is restricted to vetted US entities, with account holders screened for US citizenship or permanent residency
- Separate IAM, console, CLI and APIs from commercial AWS, so accounts and tooling do not carry across
- Not every AWS service is available in the two GovCloud regions
- Pricing is not published on the product page
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Pricing
What AWS GovCloud costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Pay-as-you-go
Free
- Compute
- Storage
- Database
Capabilities
Features
FedRAMP High Authorized
ITAR Compliant
DOD SRG Levels
Isolated Infrastructure
Full AWS Services
Third-party Tools
Integration with Third-party Tools
Government Systems
Integration with Government Systems
Security Tools
Integration with Security Tools
Web support
Available on web
Cli support
Available on cli
Sdk support
Available on sdk
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
Each answer names the page it came from, so you can check it rather than take our word for it.
Is AWS GovCloud pricing different from standard AWS?
The page does not disclose specific pricing for AWS GovCloud (US). It mentions 'AWS Savings Plans' as a flexible pricing model but provides no actual costs. Users must contact AWS directly via the 'Contact us' link or visit AWS pricing calculators for estimates.
SourceWho is eligible to use AWS GovCloud?
AWS GovCloud (US) is restricted to verified U.S. government agencies and entities meeting specific screening requirements. Commercial organizations and individual users cannot use this service.
SourceCan I try AWS GovCloud before committing to a contract?
The page does not disclose whether a free trial or evaluation period is available for AWS GovCloud. Pricing and trial information would need to be obtained by contacting AWS directly.
SourceBehind it
Who makes AWS GovCloud
- Company
- Amazon Web Services
- Based in
- Seattle, Washington
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Where to go from AWS GovCloud
- AWS GovCloud alternativesEvery product people weigh against it
- AWS GovCloud pricingPlans, floors and what the tiers exclude
- AWS GovCloud badgesWhich rules it meets, and the figure behind each
- All Government softwareThe full category
- Best Government softwareThe shortlist, and how it was cut
Best Government software for
Compare AWS GovCloud with
- DocuWare
- Accela
- CivicPlus
- Granicus
- Azure Government
- Google Cloud for Government
- Oracle Government Cloud
- Workday Government
- ArchiveSocial
- Incode
- Mapbox Government
- OpenCities
- Bonfire
- CentralSquare Asset Management
- Citizen
- CivicPlus Asset Management
- Bang the Table
- Azure Government
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