AWS App Mesh
Envoy-based service mesh
A service reaching end of support on September 30, 2026 (not available to new customers); migrating to ECS Service Connect or VPC Lattice is recommended. App Mesh is a service mesh that uses Envoy proxy sidecars to route, retry and observe traffic between microservices.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Managed by AWS
⚠️ Retired or retiring service
Open App Mesh on the map →
End of support September 30, 2026; move to ECS Service Connect / VPC Lattice
Think of it asLike a traffic light system installed at every intersection, now being replaced by a new system.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Only to maintain existing systems while planning a migration.
✗ Avoid it when
Any new system → ECS Service Connect / VPC Lattice.
Common uses
- Maintaining an existing mesh on ECS/EKS
- Planning a migration to VPC Lattice
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: No separate charge; you pay only for the compute running Envoy and the applications.
