Cloud-native, serverless & distributed SQL · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition vs Cloud SQL for MySQL
Aurora MySQL has no cloud-native MySQL counterpart on Google Cloud.
The closest option is Cloud SQL for MySQL Enterprise Plus edition.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition | Cloud SQL for MySQL |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | MySQL-compatible engine on Aurora's shared, three-AZ storage volume, with up to 15 read replicas, Backtrack, Global Database, and Serverless v2. | Managed MySQL in Enterprise and Enterprise Plus editions, with high availability, read replicas, backups, and point-in-time recovery. |
| Pricing model | Per instance-hour or ACU-hour, plus storage and I/O (Standard) or a higher I/O-Optimized price. | Billed per vCPU and GB of memory per hour by edition (Enterprise or Enterprise Plus), plus storage, backups, and network. Committed use discounts are available. |
| Docs | Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition docs | Cloud SQL for MySQL docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition pricing | Cloud SQL for MySQL pricing |
Key differences
- Cloud SQL uses attached storage per instance, not Aurora's shared distributed storage.
- Read replicas are separate instances with their own storage.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per instance-hour or ACU-hour, plus storage and I/O (Standard) or a higher I/O-Optimized price. Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per vCPU and GB of memory per hour by edition (Enterprise or Enterprise Plus), plus storage, backups, and network. Committed use discounts are available. Cloud SQL for MySQL pricing →
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure Database for MySQL (flexible server). AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition?
Aurora MySQL has no cloud-native MySQL counterpart on Google Cloud. The closest option is Cloud SQL for MySQL Enterprise Plus edition.
How does pricing compare between Amazon Aurora MySQL-Compatible Edition and Cloud SQL for MySQL?
AWS: Per instance-hour or ACU-hour, plus storage and I/O (Standard) or a higher I/O-Optimized price. Google Cloud: Billed per vCPU and GB of memory per hour by edition (Enterprise or Enterprise Plus), plus storage, backups, and network. Committed use discounts are available. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Database for MySQL (flexible server) (partial match). Azure has no Aurora MySQL-style engine.