ChainLaunch
Comparison

ChainLaunch vs AWS Managed Blockchain

ChainLaunch is the fully-managed alternative with Fabric + Besu support, AI chaincode generation, a business-hours SLA, and zero surprise fees — all on one predictable monthly price.

ChainLaunch

ChainLaunch

Recommended
From $2,000/mo — all-inclusive, no hidden fees
5 minutes to first network
Low complexity — Web UI, CLI, REST API
Fabric + Besu, monitoring, backups, RBAC
Open source core — no vendor lock-in
AW

AWS Managed Blockchain

$270-800+/mo — $0.30-0.55/hr membership + $0.034/hr per node + storage + data transfer
15-30 minutes to first network
High complexity
Fabric (no Besu support)
Vendor lock-in — tied to their platform

Feature-by-feature comparison

FeatureChainLaunchAWS Managed Blockchain
Monthly price (managed)
From $2,000
$270-800+
Setup time
5 minutes
15-30 minutes
Hyperledger Fabric
Hyperledger Besu / EVM
Web UI dashboard
REST API & CLI
One-click network deploy
Built-in monitoring & analytics
Automated backups
RBAC & SSO
Network templates
Business hours SLA (4h response)
Multi-org node sharing
HashiCorp Vault integration
No vendor lock-in
Terraform provider
Predictable all-inclusive pricing

Common frustrations with AWS Managed Blockchain

What teams tell us when they switch to ChainLaunch

AWS membership costs $0.30-0.55/hour just to be on the network — before you add any nodes
No Besu / EVM support — if your use case needs Ethereum-compatible smart contracts, you're on your own with EC2
Hidden data transfer and API request charges frequently double the invoice
No built-in backup or disaster recovery — you must wire up S3 and Lambda yourself
CloudWatch monitoring is generic — no blockchain-specific metrics or transaction analytics
Vendor lock-in: migrating away from AWS Managed Blockchain requires rebuilding your entire network
No network templates — every new environment requires manual configuration from scratch
No dedicated SLA for the blockchain service — AWS Enterprise Support is a separate $15k+/yr contract

Why teams switch to ChainLaunch

The advantages that matter most

Both Fabric and Besu in one platform — deploy EVM smart contracts alongside Fabric chaincode without two separate services
Business hours SLA (Mon–Fri 9–5 CET, 4h response) included in the Enterprise plan — no separate support contract needed
All-inclusive pricing: monitoring, backups, RBAC, and support included — no surprise data transfer fees
5-minute setup with network templates — pre-configured for common blockchain use cases
Terraform provider for infrastructure-as-code: version-control your blockchain infrastructure alongside your other cloud resources
Open source core: inspect the code, contribute, and never worry about vendor lock-in

Frequently asked questions

Can I migrate from AWS Managed Blockchain to ChainLaunch?

Yes. ChainLaunch supports standard Hyperledger Fabric networks. You can export your chaincode and channel configurations from AWS and import them into ChainLaunch using network templates. For complex migrations, we offer free architecture review calls to plan the transition.

Does ChainLaunch support the same Fabric versions as AWS?

ChainLaunch supports Hyperledger Fabric 2.x and the latest releases, including features like SmartBFT consensus. We also support Hyperledger Besu for EVM-compatible networks — something AWS Managed Blockchain does not offer.

How does the total cost of ownership compare to AWS?

AWS base pricing looks lower, but the real cost includes engineering time to build monitoring, backups, and disaster recovery — features ChainLaunch includes out of the box. Enterprise teams typically spend $5,000-15,000 in eng time during setup alone. ChainLaunch Pilot at $2,000/mo is fully operational from day one.

Is ChainLaunch as reliable as AWS Managed Blockchain?

ChainLaunch managed cloud runs on enterprise-grade infrastructure with automated health monitoring. The Enterprise plan includes a business-hours SLA with 4-hour response. The open-source core also means you can always self-host as a fallback — something AWS cannot offer.

Does ChainLaunch handle certificate management like AWS?

Yes. ChainLaunch includes built-in certificate authority management for Fabric networks, with optional HashiCorp Vault integration for enterprise key management. Certificate lifecycle management is automated — no manual renewal needed.

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