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AWS Direct Connect - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: August 2025

AWS Direct Connect overview

What is AWS Direct Connect?

AWS Direct Connect is a virtual private server software that helps businesses create and manage private end-to-end network connections between data centers, offices, and colocation facilities across global networks. It allows staff members to set up point-to-point encryption at select locations to ensure secure communication between multiple facilities or offices.

AWS Direct Connect enables team members to handle transfers of large datasets to optimize real-time analysis, broadcast media processing, and rapid data backup.

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AWS Direct Connect’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

AWS Direct Connect reviews

Overall rating

4.0

/5

2

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100

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend7/10
Rating distribution

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AWS Direct Connect's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from AWS Direct Connect users:

Dedicated virtual resources
Performance management

All AWS Direct Connect features

Features rating:

Configuration management
Monitoring
Security tools
SSL security

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Ease of Use
Features
Value for Money
Customer Support

AWS Direct Connect support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Email/Help Desk
FAQs/Forum
Knowledge Base

Training options

Documentation

AWS Direct Connect FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of AWS Direct Connect?

AWS Direct Connect has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does AWS Direct Connect support?

AWS Direct Connect supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does AWS Direct Connect offer an API?

No, AWS Direct Connect does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does AWS Direct Connect offer?

AWS Direct Connect offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base

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