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Amazon ECR vs Azure Container Registry comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 27, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon ECR
Ranking in Container Registry
2nd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Azure Container Registry
Ranking in Container Registry
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Container Registry category, the mindshare of Amazon ECR is 18.3%, up from 16.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Azure Container Registry is 12.1%, up from 10.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Container Registry Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Amazon ECR18.3%
Azure Container Registry12.1%
Other69.6%
Container Registry
 

Featured Reviews

Eli Chavez - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution delivers consistent reliability and high stability
ECR is reliable, however, I don't consider it the best container registry available. The main reason is that it is not entirely based on the original Docker registry. For instance, I prefer Azure's ACR because, in ACR, there is no need to create repositories; I simply push. Logging into the repository and specifying the path automatically creates everything. This structure resembles an S3 setup with a container registry layout.
Soumen Dey - PeerSpot reviewer
The whole package is valuable as it allows for easy application cloning and deployment
There is a need for a graphical interface instead of writing code in Visual Studio to create images. Currently, it requires using PowerShell scripts or YAML files, which means needing to know scripting languages. A single product combining Kubernetes service with Azure Container Registry could improve usability, making actual operations smoother. However, I haven't found any bottlenecks or problems with it.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"In the case of Amazon ECR, there are various valuable features we can see. Currently, there are image-scanning capabilities that we use."
"The most valuable feature of Amazon ECR is how it organizes the code and the infrastructure."
"The most valuable feature is that Amazon ECR is very simple and useful."
"It is easy to use compared to other container registries."
"Amazon ECR has a native integration with all AWS services, making it convenient for use within the AWS ecosystem."
"There are no issues. The service is remarkably stable."
"The integration with AWS services is very easy, and the deployment and initial setup are pretty straightforward."
"The autoscaling functionality is the main beneficial feature of Amazon ECR. It simplifies management, but some configurations can complicate things a bit."
"Azure Container Registry can be used to detect vulnerabilities in your image."
"It's running behind a big financial and legal customer, who runs Service Fabric behind a front door, servicing local banking containers on an ISV solution developed internally."
"We like the fact that this is a secure solution, that employs a token-based system, which can be used to manage all the applications under this product."
"The continuity screen is a valuable feature."
"The whole package is valuable as it allows for easy application cloning and deployment."
"One of the benefits of this solution is that it's private and secure."
"The solution allows you to isolate standard containers, which is its most valuable feature. Azure Container Registry does what it's supposed to do and gives you visibility into the Docker images, the logs, information on pulling and pushing the data, etc."
"Provides secure duplication and the option for service webhooks."
 

Cons

"There could be improvements to the interface of AWS concerning ECR."
"I suggest making it more aligned with the Docker registry version two API specification."
"If I could use less code and have more of the user interface provide predictions of the coding required in my CLI or Terraform, that would be nice."
"Deeper integration with other security tools would enhance usability."
"One area for improvement in Amazon ECR is its complexity. It's pretty complex for newbies, particularly learning about private repositories, including how to access Amazon ECR through AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)."
"There is no room for improvement mentioned; it's good as is."
"The Amazon ECR interface could benefit from improvements to enhance user experience."
"There were some initial connectivity issues, especially when accessing ECR from our on-prem setup."
"The solution has become more popular in the last few years but I find that the technical support has not increased their knowledge base, so more knowledgeable support staff can help improve the solution."
"There is a need for a graphical interface instead of writing code in Visual Studio to create images."
"The accessibility of Azure Container Registry also has room for improvement because the solution is not always accessible 24 x 7. I experienced this three times when the service wasn't responding, so I could not push or pull images, and I had to decommission Azure Container Registry and redeploy it."
"The solution could always improve its security measures with regard to access."
"The setup for Azure Container Registry was a bit complex. Still, the main problem was that whenever a new image was generated, that new Docker image needed to be updated in Azure Container Registry."
"We have not explored geo-replication features."
"We have found that it is sometimes difficult to pull images from the host application."
"Implementation needs improvement. We have a lot of open, online sources. Doing a deployment is easy for us. The only issue is when we have VPN connections and we try to pull the images from Container images to the local Dockers, it slows down."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."
"The solution's prices are high in India as compared to the US."
"My company currently has Amazon ECR under the pay-as-you-go model. The tool is more affordable than Azure Container Registry, and it's worth the money."
"Amazon ECR does not have a high cost."
"The main difference between Amazon ECR and other solutions, like Google Kubernetes Engine, is that I haven't personally used GKE. However, I know that GKE costs around $60 per month, which is quite cost-effective."
"The solution's price is reasonable compared to its competitors"
"I would rate the pricing four out of ten."
"The product is competitively priced."
"I have no information on how much Azure Container Registry costs. I know it's the only solution my institution can use, so the cost was approved."
"When using Azure Container Registry, it was $1.5 or $1.6 per day, but I'm unsure how much it costs today."
"The Premium version includes some enhancements but is still quite okay with regard to pricing."
"Azure Container Registry, has no cost, but you pay for storage service."
"Azure is a bit expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
6%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise10
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Amazon ECR?
One feature of Amazon ECR that I find particularly useful is its web interface, which makes management easy. The ability to manage and support token image updates is crucial for us. Moreover, utili...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon ECR?
I haven't observed the costs associated with Amazon ECR services in detail.
What needs improvement with Amazon ECR?
I would appreciate a feature in Amazon ECR that allows direct image downloads from open source into ECR, bypassing the current need to first pull the image to my server. This would streamline the p...
What do you like most about Azure Container Registry?
Azure Container Registry is an easy-to-install, easy-to-configure, and easy-to-deploy solution.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Container Registry?
The pricing is on the lower side and not costly. Customers usually pay approximately $500 USD monthly, though this includes multiple services, not just the Azure Container Registry.
What needs improvement with Azure Container Registry?
The essential tools such as the VMs and Azure Container Registry meet our needs. We have not explored geo-replication features.
 

Also Known As

Amazon Elastic Container Registry
Microsoft Azure Container Registry
 

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Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
DNV GL, Alaska Airlines, Finastra
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