Block storage · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon EKS storage CSI drivers (EBS, EFS, FSx, Mountpoint for S3) vs GKE storage (CSI drivers)
EKS storage CSI drivers map to GKE's managed CSI drivers for Hyperdisk and Persistent Disk, Filestore, Cloud Storage FUSE, and Managed Lustre.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon EKS storage CSI drivers (EBS, EFS, FSx, Mountpoint for S3) | GKE storage (CSI drivers) |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Kubernetes CSI drivers, installable as EKS add-ons, that provision EBS volumes and mount EFS, FSx, and S3 (Mountpoint) storage as persistent volumes. EKS Auto Mode includes EBS block storage. | Managed CSI drivers for Hyperdisk and Persistent Disk, Filestore, Cloud Storage FUSE, Managed Lustre, and more. |
| Pricing model | The drivers are free. You pay for the EBS, EFS, FSx, or S3 resources they use. | No charge for the drivers; you pay for the storage provisioned. |
| Docs | Amazon EKS storage CSI drivers (EBS, EFS, FSx, Mountpoint for S3) docs | GKE storage (CSI drivers) docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon EKS storage CSI drivers (EBS, EFS, FSx, Mountpoint for S3) pricing | — |
Key differences
- The drivers are managed by GKE and supported on Autopilot and Standard clusters (check each driver).
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- The drivers are free. You pay for the EBS, EFS, FSx, or S3 resources they use. Amazon EKS storage CSI drivers (EBS, EFS, FSx, Mountpoint for S3) pricing →
- GCP
- No charge for the drivers; you pay for the storage provisioned.
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure Container Storage and AKS CSI drivers. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon EKS storage CSI drivers (EBS, EFS, FSx, Mountpoint for S3)?
EKS storage CSI drivers map to GKE's managed CSI drivers for Hyperdisk and Persistent Disk, Filestore, Cloud Storage FUSE, and Managed Lustre.
How does pricing compare between Amazon EKS storage CSI drivers (EBS, EFS, FSx, Mountpoint for S3) and GKE storage (CSI drivers)?
AWS: The drivers are free. You pay for the EBS, EFS, FSx, or S3 resources they use. Google Cloud: No charge for the drivers; you pay for the storage provisioned. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Container Storage and AKS CSI drivers (partial match). The EKS CSI drivers (EBS, EFS, FSx, Mountpoint for S3) map to the AKS built-in CSI drivers (Azure Disks, Azure Files, Blob Storage), plus Azure Container Storage, which adds local NVMe and Elastic SAN volumes.