Block storage · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon EC2 instance store vs Local SSD
EC2 instance store maps to Local SSD, physically attached SSDs whose data can be lost when the instance stops or is terminated.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon EC2 instance store | Local SSD |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Physically attached local disks (often NVMe SSD) on some instance types. Included in the instance price, and the data is lost when the instance stops, hibernates, or terminates. | Physically attached SSDs for instances. Data can be lost if the instance stops or is terminated. |
| Pricing model | Included in the instance price. | Billed per GB-month while attached (or included in -lssd machine types). |
| Docs | Amazon EC2 instance store docs | Local SSD docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon EC2 instance store pricing | Local SSD pricing |
Key differences
- Some machine series include Local SSD in -lssd machine types; others attach it separately.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Included in the instance price. Amazon EC2 instance store pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per GB-month while attached (or included in -lssd machine types). Local SSD pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is VM temporary disks, local NVMe, and ephemeral OS disks. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon EC2 instance store?
EC2 instance store maps to Local SSD, physically attached SSDs whose data can be lost when the instance stops or is terminated.
How does pricing compare between Amazon EC2 instance store and Local SSD?
AWS: Included in the instance price. Google Cloud: Billed per GB-month while attached (or included in -lssd machine types). Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
VM temporary disks, local NVMe, and ephemeral OS disks (direct match). EC2 instance store maps to Azure VM temporary disks and local NVMe disks.