# What is AWS Marketplace?
AWS Marketplace is a curated digital catalog that you can use to find, buy, deploy, and manage third-party software, data, and services that you need to build solutions and run your businesses. AWS Marketplace includes thousands of software listings from popular categories such as security, networking, storage, machine learning, IoT, business intelligence, database, and DevOps. AWS Marketplace also simplifies software licensing and procurement with flexible pricing options and multiple deployment methods. In addition, AWS Marketplace includes data products available from AWS Data Exchange.
You can quickly launch pre-configured software with just a few clicks. Choose software solutions in Amazon Machine Images (AMIs), software as a service (SaaS) formats, and other formats. Additionally, you can browse and subscribe to data products. Flexible pricing options include free trial, hourly, monthly, annual, multi-year, and a Bring Your Own License (BYOL) model. All of these pricing options are billed from one source. AWS handles billing and payments, and charges appear on your AWS bill.
You can use AWS Marketplace as a buyer (subscriber) or as a seller (provider), or both. Anyone with an AWS account can use AWS Marketplace as a consumer or register to become a seller. A seller can be an independent software vendor (ISV), value-added reseller, or individual that has something to offer that works with AWS products and services.
**Note**
Data product providers need to meet the AWS Data Exchange eligibility requirements. For more information, see [Providing Data Products on AWS Data Exchange](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/data-exchange/latest/userguide/providing-data-sets.html) in the *AWS Data Exchange User Guide*.
Every software product in AWS Marketplace has been through a curation process. On the product page, there can be one or more offerings for the product. When the seller submits a product in AWS Marketplace, the seller defines the price of the product, and the terms and conditions of use. Buyers agree to the pricing, and terms and conditions set for the offer.
In AWS Marketplace, the product can be free to use or can have an associated charge. The charge becomes part of your AWS bill, and after you pay, AWS Marketplace pays the seller.
**Note**
When buying from [some non-US sellers](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/userguide/user-guide-for-sellers.html#eligible-jurisdictions), you may also receive a tax invoice from the seller. For more information, see [AWS Marketplace Sellers](https://aws.amazon.com/tax-help/marketplace/) on [Amazon Web Service Tax Help](https://aws.amazon.com/tax-help/).
Products can take many forms. For instance, a product can be offered as an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) that is instantiated using your AWS account. The product could also be configured to use CloudFormation templates for delivery to the consumer. The product could also be software as a service (SaaS) offerings from an ISV, or a web access control list (ACL), set of rules, or conditions for AWS WAF.
You can purchase software products at the listed price using the ISV’s standard end user license agreement (EULA) or by accepting a private offer with custom pricing and EULA. You can also purchase products under a [standard contract](contract-structure.md#standard-contracts-for-aws-marketplace) with specified time or usage boundaries.
# Using AWS Marketplace as a buyer
As a buyer, you go to [AWS Marketplace](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace) to search, filter, and navigate to a product that runs on Amazon Web Services.
When you choose a software product, you are taken to the product’s page. The page has information about the product, pricing, usage, support, and product reviews. To subscribe to the software product, you sign in to your AWS account and are taken to a subscription page that has the EULA, terms and conditions of usage, and any options available for customizing your subscription.
AWS Marketplace purchases made by your accounts based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (excluding Turkey and South Africa) from EMEA-eligible sellers are facilitated by Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL.
For customers in certain countries, Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL charges local value-added tax (VAT) on your AWS Marketplace purchases. For more information about taxes, see the [AWS Marketplace Buyers Tax help page](https://aws.amazon.com/tax-help/marketplace-buyers/).
For more information about Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, see the [Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL FAQs](https://aws.amazon.com/legal/aws-emea/).
Customers who transact with EMEA-eligible sellers receive an invoice from Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL. All other transactions continue to go through AWS Inc. For more information, see [Paying for products](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/buyerguide/buyer-paying-for-products.html).
After the subscription is processed, you can configure fulfillment options, software versions, and AWS Regions where you want to use the product, and then launch the software product. You can also find or launch your products by visiting [Your Marketplace Software](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/library?ref_=header_user_your_software) on the AWS Marketplace website, from your AWS Marketplace or Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) console.
For more information about product categories available using AWS Marketplace, see [Product categories in AWS Marketplace](buyer-product-categories.md).
For more information about delivery methods for software products in AWS Marketplace, see:
+ [AMI-based products in AWS Marketplace](buyer-server-products.md)
+ [Container products in AWS Marketplace](buyer-what-is-aws-marketplace-for-containers.md)
+ [Machine learning products in AWS Marketplace](product-types-machine-learning-products.md)
+ [Purchasing professional services products in AWS Marketplace](buyer-proserv-products.md)
+ [SaaS products through AWS Marketplace](buyer-saas-products.md)
+ Data products – See [What is AWS Data Exchange?](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/data-exchange/latest/userguide/what-is.html) in the *AWS Data Exchange User Guide*
## Differences between AWS Marketplace and Amazon DevPay
AWS Marketplace and Amazon DevPay have substantial differences. Both help customers buy software that runs on AWS, but AWS Marketplace offers a more comprehensive experience than Amazon DevPay. For software buyers, the key differences are:
+ AWS Marketplace offers a shopping experience more like Amazon.com, simplifying discovery of available software.
+ AWS Marketplace products work with other AWS features such as virtual private cloud (VPC) and can be run on Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) Reserved Instances and Spot Instances, in addition to On-Demand Instances.
+ AWS Marketplace supports software backed by Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS), Amazon DevPay does not.
Additionally, software sellers benefit from the marketing outreach and ease of discovery that AWS Marketplace provides.
# Software and services on AWS Marketplace
AWS Marketplace features many software categories including databases, application servers, testing tools, monitoring tools, content management, and business intelligence. You can select commercial software from well-known sellers, as well as many widely used open source offerings. When you find products you want, you can buy and deploy that software to your own Amazon EC2 instance with 1-Click. You can also use AWS CloudFormation to deploy a topology of the product.
Any AWS customer can shop on AWS Marketplace. Software prices and estimated infrastructure prices are displayed on the website. You can purchase most software immediately, using payment instruments already on file with AWS. Software charges appear on the same monthly bill as AWS infrastructure charges.
**Notes**
Many business products are available in the AWS Marketplace, including both software as a service (SaaS) and server-based products. The server-based products might require technical knowledge or IT support to set up and maintain.
The information and tutorials in [Tutorial: Get started with Amazon EC2 Linux instances](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/EC2_GetStarted.html) can help you learn Amazon EC2 basics.
If you plan to launch complex topologies of AWS Marketplace products through AWS CloudFormation, [Getting started with CloudFormation](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/GettingStarted.html) can help you learn useful CloudFormation basics.
AWS Marketplace includes the following categories of software:
+ Infrastructure software
+ Developer tools
+ Business software
+ Machine learning
+ IoT
+ Professional services
+ Desktop Applications
+ Data products
For more information, see [Product categories in AWS Marketplace](buyer-product-categories.md).
Each major software category contains more specific subcategories. For example, the Infrastructure software category contains subcategories such as Application Development, Databases & Caching, and Operating Systems. Software is available as one of seven different product types, including Amazon Machine Images (AMIs) and software as a service (SaaS). For information about the different software types, see [Product types available in AWS Marketplace](buyer-product-types.md).
To aid you in choosing the software you need, AWS Marketplace provides the following information:
+ Seller details
+ Software version
+ Type of software (AMI or SaaS), and information about the AMI if applicable
+ Buyer rating
+ Price
+ Product information
# Contracts for products sold in AWS Marketplace
Usage of the software, services, and data products sold on AWS Marketplace is governed by agreements between buyers and sellers. AWS is not a party to these agreements.
**Buyers in India**
Contracts with sellers in India are governed by laws and regulations in India. For detailed information, see [Buyers in India FAQ](india-buyer-faq.md).
As the buyer, your use of AWS Marketplace is governed by the [AWS Service Terms](https://aws.amazon.com/service-terms/), the [AWS Customer Agreement](https://aws.amazon.com/agreement/), and the [Privacy Notice](https://aws.amazon.com/privacy/).
Seller agreements include the following:
+ The seller's EULA is located on the product listing page for public software listings on AWS Marketplace. Many sellers use the [[Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace (SCMP)](#standard-contracts-for-aws-marketplace)](#standard-contracts-for-aws-marketplace) as their default EULA. They can also use the SCMP as the basis for negotiations in private offers and use the amendment template to modify the SCMP. Private offers can also include custom contract terms negotiated between the parties.
+ [AWS Marketplace Seller Terms](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/management/seller-settings/terms) govern the seller's activity in AWS Marketplace.
The following graphic shows the contract structure for AWS Marketplace.
![\[Contractual structure for buyers, sellers, and AWS.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/buyerguide/images/contract-structure.png)
## EULA updates
Sellers have the option to update the EULA for each of their products. The effective date of any updates will depend on your EULA, the offer type, and the pricing model.
The following table provides information on when a new EULA will take effect.
**Note**
If you and the seller have a custom agreement, the following may not be applicable.
| Offer type | Pricing model | When updated EULA takes effect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Public | Usage | You cancel your subscription and resubscribe. |
| Public | Contract | Your current contract ends and renews into a new public offer contract. |
| Public | Contract with consumption | Your current contract ends and renews into a new public offer contract. |
| Private | Usage | Your current private offer expires and auto-renews into a new public offer contract. Renewals to the private offer are dependent on the specific private offer. |
| Private | Contract | Your current private offer expires and you resubscribe to the public offer or to a new private offer. Renewals to the private offer are dependent on the specific private offer. |
| Private | Contract with consumption | Your current private offer expires and you resubscribe to the public offer or to a new private offer. Renewals to the private offer are dependent on the specific private offer. |
## Standard contracts for AWS Marketplace
As you prepare to purchase a product, review the associated EULA or standardized contract. Many sellers offer the same standardized contract on their listings, the [Standard Contract for AWS Marketplace (SCMP)](https://s3.amazonaws.com/aws-mp-standard-contracts/Standard-Contact-for-AWS-Marketplace-2022-07-14.pdf). AWS Marketplace developed the SCMP in collaboration with buyer and seller communities to govern usage and define the obligations of buyers and sellers for digital solutions. Examples of digital solutions include server software, software as a service (SaaS), and artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) algorithms.
Instead of reviewing custom EULAs for each purchase, you only need to review the SCMP once. The[ contract terms](https://s3.amazonaws.com/aws-mp-standard-contracts/Standard-Contact-for-AWS-Marketplace-2022-07-14.pdf) are the same for all products that use the SCMP.
Sellers may also use the following addendums with the SCMP:
+ [Enhanced Security Addendum](https://s3.amazonaws.com/aws-mp-standard-contracts/Enhanced-Security-Addendum-for-Standard-Contract-for-AWS-Marketplace-SCMP-2022-06-17.pdf) – Supports transactions with elevated data security requirements.
+ [HIPAA Business Associate Addendum](https://s3.amazonaws.com/aws-mp-standard-contracts/Business-Associate-Addendum-for-Standardized-Contracts-for-AWS-Marketplace-2022-06-17.pdf) – Supports transactions with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) compliance requirements.
+ [ Federal Addendum](https://d1.awsstatic.com/awsmp/solutions/mk-sol-files/standardized-contracts/Federal-Addendum-for-Standard-Contract-for-AWS-Marketplace.pdf) – Supports transactions with customized terms for software purchases involving the U.S. Government.
To find product listings that offer standardized contracts, use the **Standard Contract** filter when searching for products. For private offers, ask the seller if they can replace their EULA with the SCMP and apply agreed upon amendments as necessary to support transaction-specific requirements.
For more information, see [Standardized Contracts in AWS Marketplace](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/features/standardized-contracts).
# Supported AWS Regions in AWS Marketplace
For software products, the seller chooses which AWS Regions to make their software available in, as well as the instance types. We encourage making products available in all available Regions and on all instance types that make sense. The AWS Marketplace website is available worldwide and supports the following Regions:
+ North America
+ US East (Ohio)
+ US East (N. Virginia)
+ US West (N. California)
+ US West (Oregon)
+ AWS GovCloud (US-East)
+ AWS GovCloud (US-West)
+ AWS Secret
+ Canada (Central)
+ Canada West (Calgary)
+ Mexico (Central)
+ Africa
+ Africa (Cape Town)
+ South America
+ South America (São Paulo)
+ EMEA
+ Europe (Frankfurt)
+ Europe (Ireland)
+ Europe (London)
+ Europe (Milan)
+ Europe (Paris)
+ Europe (Spain)
+ Europe (Stockholm)
+ Europe (Zurich)
+ APAC
+ Asia Pacific (Hong Kong)
+ Asia Pacific (Hyderabad)
+ Asia Pacific (Jakarta)
+ Asia Pacific (Malaysia)
+ Asia Pacific (Melbourne)
+ Asia Pacific (Mumbai)
+ Asia Pacific (New Zealand)
+ Asia Pacific (Osaka)
+ Asia Pacific (Seoul)
+ Asia Pacific (Singapore)
+ Asia Pacific (Sydney)
+ Asia Pacific (Taipei)
+ Asia Pacific (Thailand)
+ Asia Pacific (Tokyo)
+ Middle East
+ Middle East (Bahrain)
+ Israel (Tel Aviv)
+ Middle East (UAE)
For more information about supported Regions for data products, see [AWS Data Exchange endpoints and quotas](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/general/latest/gr/dataexchange.html) in the *AWS General Reference*.
# Supported languages
By default, the AWS Marketplace website uses U.S. English. However, AWS Marketplace translates the text for key workflows into the following languages:
+ French (fr-FR)
+ Japanese (ja-JP)
+ Korean (ko-KR)
+ Spanish (es-ES)
**Note**
AWS Marketplace uses English as its "source of truth" language. If you have questions about a translation, refer to the English text.
You only need to choose a language once. A cookie saves your language choice for future visits. You can switch languages at any time.
The following steps explain how to switch languages.
1. Navigate to the [AWS Marketplace website](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace).
1. On the header, open the language list. The list displays **English** by default, as shown in this image:
![\[A closed list control that displays the word English.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/buyerguide/images/language-list.png)
1. Select the desired language.
The text on the [AWS Marketplace website](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace) and the AWS console changes to the selected language.
**Note**
Some pages remain in English.
To provide feedback about a translation, choose the feedback button on the product detail page. You can provide feedback in any of the supported languages.
![\[Image showing a Give us feedback button.\]](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/buyerguide/images/feedback.png)
AWS Marketplace sellers can opt out of having their content translated, so you may see text in English and the local language. For information about how sellers can opt out, see [Translation and languages](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/marketplace/latest/userguide/translation.html) in the *AWS Marketplace Seller Guide*.
## Downloading translated standard contracts
AWS Marketplace provides example standard contracts in the supported languages for reference only. The contracts are not legally binding. Select any of these links to download a zipped contract in the chosen language.
+ [French](samples/French.zip)
+ [Japanese](samples/Japanese.zip)
+ [Korean](samples/Korean.zip)
+ [Spanish](samples/Spanish.zip)