Network-to-network & hybrid connectivity · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Client VPN: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no managed client (point-to-site) VPN.
For user access to resources, use Identity-Aware Proxy (including TCP forwarding) or run a VPN appliance on Compute Engine.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Client VPN | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | Managed OpenVPN-based remote-access VPN with certificate, Active Directory, or SAML federated authentication. | — |
| Pricing model | Per endpoint association-hour plus per active connection-hour. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | AWS Client VPN docs | — |
| Pricing page | AWS Client VPN pricing | — |
Key differences
- Identity-Aware Proxy grants per-application access based on identity rather than network access.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per endpoint association-hour plus per active connection-hour. AWS Client VPN pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure VPN Gateway point-to-site. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to AWS Client VPN?
Google Cloud has no managed client (point-to-site) VPN. For user access to resources, use Identity-Aware Proxy (including TCP forwarding) or run a VPN appliance on Compute Engine.
How does pricing compare between AWS Client VPN and Google Cloud?
AWS: Per endpoint association-hour plus per active connection-hour. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure VPN Gateway point-to-site (direct match). AWS Client VPN maps to point-to-site VPN on Azure VPN Gateway (or user VPN in Virtual WAN).