Network-to-network & hybrid connectivity · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Direct Connect vs Cloud Interconnect / Cross-Cloud Interconnect
AWS Direct Connect maps to Cloud Interconnect: Dedicated Interconnect (your own circuit) or Partner Interconnect (through a service provider).
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Direct Connect | Cloud Interconnect Cross-Cloud Interconnect |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available Generally available |
| What it is | Dedicated or hosted private connections from your network to AWS at Direct Connect locations, with private, public, and transit virtual interfaces. | Dedicated Interconnect and Partner Interconnect private connections, with VLAN attachments. Dedicated physical connections between Google Cloud and other clouds, plus partner options for AWS and OCI. |
| Pricing model | Per port-hour plus data transfer out per GB, by location. | Hourly charges for Interconnect connections and VLAN attachments, plus discounted egress per GiB. |
| Docs | AWS Direct Connect docs | Cloud Interconnect docs Cross-Cloud Interconnect docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Direct Connect pricing | Cloud Interconnect pricing Cross-Cloud Interconnect pricing |
Key differences
- Cross-Cloud Interconnect provides dedicated physical connections from Google Cloud to other cloud providers.
- VLAN attachments connect a circuit to Cloud Router in a region, similar to virtual interfaces.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per port-hour plus data transfer out per GB, by location. AWS Direct Connect pricing →
- GCP
- Hourly charges for Interconnect connections and VLAN attachments, plus discounted egress per GiB. Cloud Interconnect pricing → Cross-Cloud Interconnect pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure ExpressRoute. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Direct Connect?
AWS Direct Connect maps to Cloud Interconnect: Dedicated Interconnect (your own circuit) or Partner Interconnect (through a service provider).
How does pricing compare between AWS Direct Connect and Cloud Interconnect and Cross-Cloud Interconnect?
AWS: Per port-hour plus data transfer out per GB, by location. Google Cloud: Hourly charges for Interconnect connections and VLAN attachments, plus discounted egress per GiB. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure ExpressRoute (direct match). AWS Direct Connect maps to Azure ExpressRoute.