NoSQL (key-value, document, wide-column, graph) · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon DynamoDB Streams vs Bigtable
DynamoDB Streams maps to Bigtable change streams for Bigtable.
Firestore changes are consumed through Eventarc triggers or client listeners rather than a stream API.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon DynamoDB Streams | Bigtable |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Time-ordered log of item-level changes kept for 24 hours, consumed by Lambda triggers or the Kinesis adapter. Kinesis Data Streams is an alternative change destination. | Wide-column NoSQL database for large, low-latency workloads, with an HBase-compatible client, replication across clusters, and change streams. |
| Pricing model | Stream read requests (free for Lambda triggers) per 100,000 requests. | Change streams add storage and processing costs. |
| Docs | Amazon DynamoDB Streams docs | Bigtable docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon DynamoDB Streams pricing | Bigtable pricing |
Key differences
- Spanner also has change streams for relational data.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Stream read requests (free for Lambda triggers) per 100,000 requests. Amazon DynamoDB Streams pricing →
- GCP
- Change streams add storage and processing costs. Bigtable pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure Cosmos DB change feed. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon DynamoDB Streams?
DynamoDB Streams maps to Bigtable change streams for Bigtable. Firestore changes are consumed through Eventarc triggers or client listeners rather than a stream API.
How does pricing compare between Amazon DynamoDB Streams and Bigtable?
AWS: Stream read requests (free for Lambda triggers) per 100,000 requests. Google Cloud: Change streams add storage and processing costs. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Cosmos DB change feed (direct match). DynamoDB Streams maps to the Azure Cosmos DB change feed.