AWS Well Architected Tool
Self-review against best practices
A question-and-answer tool that helps you review workloads against the 6 pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework, record risks, and plan improvements.
- Cost$ Low
- Difficulty●●●●●
- Costs money when idle?No
- Serverless
- In examsCLF · SAA
Think of it asLike a home-building safety checklist: answer each question to find where risks remain.
When to use it
✓ Use it when
Periodic architecture reviews or before taking a system to production.
✗ Avoid it when
Want automated scanning of running resources → Trusted Advisor / Config.
Common uses
- Review workloads against the 6 pillars
- Track high/medium risks across milestones
- Use specialized lenses like Serverless, SaaS
What does it cost?
- Pricing model: No separate charge.
Related services
SAA-C03 study guide
Well-Architected Tool is covered in these study modules: