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AWS Signer

#23 of 28 in Code Signing Software

AWS Signer: A focused managed signing service for AWS Lambda, IoT firmware, and OCI container pipelines. Ranked #23 of 28 in Code Signing Software by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for AWS workloads and container pipelines.

6.7/10Editor score
AWS Signer6.7 Visit AWS Signer

At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Paid
  • Best for
    AWS workloads and container pipelines
  • Supported targets
    AWS Lambda deployment packages; IoT and FreeRTOS firmware images; OCI container images
  • Facts checked
    21 Sep 2026
  • Where it wins

    • Managed certificates and keys for Lambda and container workflows
    • Supports Lambda, IoT, FreeRTOS firmware, and OCI image signing
    • IAM, revocation, cross-account signing, and CloudTrail tracking
  • Where it doesn't

    • Scope centers on AWS Lambda, IoT, FreeRTOS, and OCI targets
    • Paid service, with related AWS service charges potentially applying
    • No AI features or open-source deployment model

Our verdict on AWS Signer

AWS Signer is a managed code-signing service for teams that need to validate software integrity and publisher identity across AWS workloads. It supports AWS Lambda deployment packages, IoT and FreeRTOS firmware images, and OCI container images through Notation. Access is available through the AWS console, CLI, APIs, and SDKs, making it suited to development and operations teams already working in AWS environments.

Its strongest fit is the AWS ecosystem. Signer integrates with Lambda, Amazon S3, CloudTrail, Certificate Manager, Amazon ECR, Amazon EKS, AWS IoT Device Management, Amazon FreeRTOS, and the Notation CLI. Signing profiles configure signing platforms and validity periods, while managed certificates and keys cover Lambda and container-image workflows. For IoT, AWS Certificate Manager supports imported certificates. IAM permissions and cross-account signing add control for teams managing multiple AWS accounts, and CloudTrail records API activity.

AWS Signer is a paid service, although AWS states that it has no additional charge when used with AWS IoT Device Management, Lambda, ECR, EKS, or third-party container services; related AWS service charges may still apply. Signature revocation and revocation-status checks add lifecycle control after signing. The tradeoff is scope: its supported targets and workflow are centered on AWS workloads, IoT firmware, and OCI images rather than a broad, general-purpose code-signing catalog. Choose it when your delivery pipeline is built around these AWS services; teams signing a wider range of software targets should consider a platform with broader coverage.

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AWS Signer pricing

Plans Paid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 21 Sep 2026.
See plans on aws.amazon.com

AWS Signer fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromNot verified
Supported targetsAWS Lambda deployment packages; IoT and FreeRTOS firmware images; OCI container images
Certificate providedYes
Cloud signingYes
HSM key protectionNot verified
Trusted timestampingNot verified
CI/CD signingNot verified
Approval workflowsNot verified
DeploymentCloud
PlatformsWeb
SupportDocs
Built forMid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations9 integrations: AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, AWS CloudTrail, AWS Certificate Manager, Amazon ECR, Amazon EKS …
PricingPaid (source)
Websiteaws.amazon.com
Facts checked21 Sep 2026

AWS Signer integrations

AWS Signer lists 9 integrations on its own site.

  • AWS Lambda
  • Amazon S3
  • AWS CloudTrail
  • AWS Certificate Manager
  • Amazon ECR
  • Amazon EKS
  • AWS IoT Device Management
  • Amazon FreeRTOS
  • Notation CLI

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