2026 Specialist Rankings
AWS Migration Consulting Partners
30 firms with verified AWS migration expertise — evaluated on partner tier, certifications, real pricing, and case study depth.
What is AWS migration consulting?
AWS migration consulting helps organizations move workloads from on-premises data centers or other clouds to Amazon Web Services. Migration partners provide assessment, planning, execution, and optimization services — from simple lift-and-shift to full application modernization.
The best AWS migration partners hold the AWS Migration Competency designation, which requires validated customer success and technical proficiency reviewed by AWS. They typically use the AWS Migration Hub, Application Discovery Service, and AWS Server Migration Service alongside proprietary tooling.
Typical pricing benchmarks
- Migration assessment: $25K-$75K (4-8 weeks)
- Mid-size migration (50-200 workloads): $200K-$500K
- Enterprise migration (500+ workloads): $1M-$5M+
- Post-migration optimization: $10K-$30K/month
Top 30 AWS Migration Partners
#1
2nd Watch
AWS Premier Partner · $200K+ typical
AWS Premier Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#2
Accenture Cloud
Premier Partner · $250K-$1M+
Premier Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#3
Capgemini Cloud Services
Premier Partner · $200K-$800K
Premier Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#4
Caylent
AWS Premier Partner · $200K+ typical
AWS Premier Partner
AWS
#5
ClearScale
AWS Premier Partner · Project-based; no published rates. Managed services offered in tiered packages (Basic, Advanced, Premier). AWS funding expertise cited as cost offset mechanism.
AWS Premier Partner
AWS
#6
Cloudreach
Advanced Partner · $150K-$500K
Advanced Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#7
Cloudticity
Advanced Partner · $100K-$400K + managed services
Advanced Partner
AWS
#8
Cognizant Cloud Services
Advanced Partner · $180K-$600K
Advanced Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#9
Deloitte Cloud
Premier Partner · $300K-$2M+
Premier Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#10
DoiT International
Premier Partner · $150K-$600K + managed services
Premier Partner
GCP, AWS
#11
DXC Technology
Global Enterprise IT Services · Enterprise contract pricing only — no published rates. Multi-year managed services contracts typically run $5M–$100M+ annually; project-based transformation engagements are project-quoted. Opaque at the SOW level; expect structured procurement cycles.
Global Enterprise IT Services
AWS, Azure, GCP
#12
Effectual
AWS Premier Partner — Public Sector Specialist · Not publicly disclosed; no Clutch/G2 pricing data found. Managed services and project engagements likely in the $150K–$1M+ range based on firm size, MSP designation, and public-sector complexity.
AWS Premier Partner — Public Sector Specialist
AWS
#13
EPAM Systems
Global Engineering & Cloud Transformation Partner · Enterprise rates; no published pricing. Typical engagements are project- or program-based; staffing/managed-service models available. Expect premium rates comparable to Accenture or Capgemini technical practices — not Indian SI cost-led pricing.
Global Engineering & Cloud Transformation Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#14
HCLTech
Global SI — Multi-Cloud · Enterprise SI — contract values not publicly disclosed. Vendr community data suggests median software/services contracts near ~$50K, but cloud transformation programs at HCLTech's scale typically run into the millions. Expect multi-year MSA structures with T&M or outcome-based SLAs. Pricing is opaque; require detailed SOW itemization.
Global SI — Multi-Cloud
AWS, Azure, GCP
#15
IBM Consulting
Global Systems Integrator — Hybrid Cloud & AI · Enterprise/opaque — no published rates. Multi-year transformation programs typically range from $2M to $50M+; managed services engagements are structured as multi-year contracts. IBM can access AWS MAP and Microsoft co-investment funds to offset client costs.
Global Systems Integrator — Hybrid Cloud & AI
AWS, Azure, GCP
#16
Infosys
AWS Premier Partner · Azure Expert MSP · GCP Premier Partner · Not publicly listed — enterprise contracts, FTE-based pricing model typical of global SIs. Rates negotiated by program scope; annual managed services deals run eight figures for large enterprises.
AWS Premier Partner · Azure Expert MSP · GCP Premier Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#17
Kyndryl
Global Managed Infrastructure & Cloud Services · Enterprise managed-services contracts — not publicly disclosed. Multi-year agreements typically range from mid-seven figures to nine figures for large outsourcing deals; Kyndryl Consult advisory engagements are smaller and project-based. No self-serve pricing available; expect RFP or direct negotiation.
Global Managed Infrastructure & Cloud Services
AWS, Azure, GCP
#18
Mission Cloud
AWS Premier Partner · $100K+ typical
AWS Premier Partner
AWS
#19
NTT DATA Cloud
Advanced Partner · $200K-$700K
Advanced Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#20
Presidio
AWS Premier Partner + MDR · $100K-$500K (project) · MDR subscription OPEX
AWS Premier Partner + MDR
AWS, Azure, GCP
#21
Pythian
Advanced Partner · $150K-$550K
Advanced Partner
GCP, AWS, Azure
#22
Quantiphi
AI/ML Engineering Specialist · Custom / private offer only — no published rate card. Offshore-heavy delivery model suggests cost advantage vs. pure-onshore peers; engagement size not publicly disclosed.
AI/ML Engineering Specialist
GCP, AWS, Azure
#23
Rackspace Technology
AWS Premier Partner · $150K+ typical
AWS Premier Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#24
SADA
Premier Partner · $200K-$800K
Premier Partner
GCP, AWS
#25
Slalom
AWS Premier Partner · $250K+ typical
AWS Premier Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#26
SoftwareONE
Premier Partner · $180K-$650K
Premier Partner
Azure, AWS
#27
STX Next
Select Partner · $120K-$400K
Select Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#28
TCS Cloud
Advanced Partner · $150K-$500K
Advanced Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
#29
Thoughtworks
Engineering-Led Modernization Consultancy · Premium — engagement costs not publicly disclosed; senior engineer billing rates reported in the $150–$250+/hr range; multi-month modernization programs typically run $500K–$5M+.
Engineering-Led Modernization Consultancy
AWS, Azure, GCP
#30
Wipro Cloud
Advanced Partner · $160K-$550K
Advanced Partner
AWS, Azure, GCP
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Frequently asked questions
How much does AWS cloud migration consulting cost? +
Typical costs: Discovery assessments $25K-$75K, mid-size migrations (50-200 workloads) $200K-$500K, enterprise migrations (500+ workloads) $1M-$5M+. Hourly rates range from $150-$350 depending on partner tier. Budget 15-20% of total migration cost for consulting.
How long does an AWS migration project take? +
Timelines vary by complexity: Simple lift-and-shift takes 2-4 months, re-platforming 4-8 months, and full application modernization 8-18+ months. Discovery and planning typically adds 4-8 weeks upfront. Most partners recommend a phased approach with pilot migrations first.
What's the difference between lift-and-shift and re-platforming? +
Lift-and-shift (rehosting) moves workloads to AWS with minimal changes — fastest and cheapest but doesn't optimize for cloud. Re-platforming makes targeted modifications (e.g., switching to RDS instead of self-managed databases) for better cloud-native benefits. Re-platforming typically costs 30-50% more but delivers better long-term ROI.
Do I need an AWS Advanced Migration Competency partner? +
AWS Migration Competency partners have validated migration experience through AWS audits. For enterprise migrations (100+ workloads), this validation matters — it means proven methodologies and tooling. For smaller projects, any experienced AWS partner can deliver well.