ML platform (SageMaker AI ↔ Azure ML) · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Deep Learning AMIs vs Deep Learning VM Images
AWS Deep Learning AMIs map to Deep Learning VM Images for Compute Engine, preinstalled with frameworks, CUDA drivers, and JupyterLab.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Deep Learning AMIs | Deep Learning VM Images |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Prebuilt EC2 machine images with GPU drivers and deep learning frameworks. | Compute Engine images preinstalled with ML frameworks, CUDA drivers, and JupyterLab. |
| Pricing model | No charge for the AMI. You pay EC2 instance pricing. | No charge for the images; you pay for the VM, GPUs or TPUs, and disks. |
| Docs | AWS Deep Learning AMIs docs | Deep Learning VM Images docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Deep Learning AMIs pricing | Deep Learning VM Images pricing |
Key differences
- Google also publishes Deep Learning Containers for GKE and custom training.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- No charge for the AMI. You pay EC2 instance pricing. AWS Deep Learning AMIs pricing →
- GCP
- No charge for the images; you pay for the VM, GPUs or TPUs, and disks. Deep Learning VM Images pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Data Science Virtual Machines. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Deep Learning AMIs?
AWS Deep Learning AMIs map to Deep Learning VM Images for Compute Engine, preinstalled with frameworks, CUDA drivers, and JupyterLab.
How does pricing compare between AWS Deep Learning AMIs and Deep Learning VM Images?
AWS: No charge for the AMI. You pay EC2 instance pricing. Google Cloud: No charge for the images; you pay for the VM, GPUs or TPUs, and disks. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Data Science Virtual Machines (direct match). The Azure equivalent of AWS Deep Learning AMIs is Data Science Virtual Machines.