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AWS vs Azure Certification

AWS and Azure dominate the cloud market with a combined 60%+ share. Both certifications open doors to high-paying cloud roles, but they target different skills and career paths.

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Amazon Web Services

VS

Azure Administrator (AZ-104)

Microsoft

Amazon Web Services
Provider
Microsoft
$150
Cost
$165
Medium
Difficulty
Medium
~72%
Pass Rate
~70%
3 years
Validity
1 year (renewal required)
$90k-$130k
Salary Impact
$85k-$125k
The Verdict

Choose AWS if you want maximum job opportunities (largest market share). Choose Azure if your target companies use Microsoft stack or you're already in a Microsoft-heavy environment.

Choose AWS Solutions Architect Associate if you:
  • Targeting startups and tech companies
  • Want the most job postings available
  • Prefer hands-on, console-based learning
  • Interested in serverless and modern architectures
Choose Azure Administrator (AZ-104) if you:
  • Working in enterprise/corporate environments
  • Already familiar with Microsoft products
  • Want hybrid cloud expertise
  • Targeting Fortune 500 companies
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