Cloud-native, serverless & distributed SQL · AWS vs Google Cloud
Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no SQL Server compatibility layer for PostgreSQL like Babelfish.
Database Migration Service converts schemas for heterogeneous migrations instead.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | An extra endpoint on Aurora PostgreSQL that understands SQL Server's TDS wire protocol and common T-SQL, so some SQL Server apps can run with fewer code changes. | — |
| Pricing model | No extra charge beyond Aurora PostgreSQL. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL docs | — |
| Pricing page | Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL pricing | — |
Key differences
- Applications need code changes for T-SQL to PostgreSQL.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- No extra charge beyond Aurora PostgreSQL. Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure has no first-party equivalent. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL?
Google Cloud has no SQL Server compatibility layer for PostgreSQL like Babelfish. Database Migration Service converts schemas for heterogeneous migrations instead.
How does pricing compare between Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL and Google Cloud?
AWS: No extra charge beyond Aurora PostgreSQL. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure has no first-party equivalent. Azure has no equivalent of Babelfish for Aurora PostgreSQL.