Events, queues & pub/sub · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon EventBridge (event buses & Pipes) vs Eventarc (Standard and Advanced)
Amazon EventBridge maps to Eventarc.
Eventarc Advanced adds a central bus with enrollments and pipelines, similar to EventBridge buses, rules, and Pipes.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon EventBridge (event buses & Pipes) | Eventarc (Standard and Advanced) |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Serverless event buses (default and custom) with rules, archive and replay, cross-account and cross-Region delivery, SaaS partner sources, API destinations, and Pipes (point-to-point source-to-target integrations). | Event routing from Google Cloud services, SaaS, and custom sources. Eventarc Advanced adds a central bus, enrollments, and pipelines. |
| Pricing model | Per million custom or partner events published (AWS service events on the default bus are free), plus per-GB fees for archive, replay, and Pipes requests. | Billed per event processed; see the Eventarc pricing page for Standard and Advanced rates. |
| Docs | Amazon EventBridge (event buses & Pipes) docs | Eventarc (Standard and Advanced) docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon EventBridge (event buses & Pipes) pricing | Eventarc (Standard and Advanced) pricing |
Key differences
- Eventarc Standard routes events from Google Cloud sources to targets such as Cloud Run and Workflows.
- Events use the CloudEvents format.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per million custom or partner events published (AWS service events on the default bus are free), plus per-GB fees for archive, replay, and Pipes requests. Amazon EventBridge (event buses & Pipes) pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per event processed; see the Eventarc pricing page for Standard and Advanced rates. Eventarc (Standard and Advanced) pricing →
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure Event Grid. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon EventBridge (event buses & Pipes)?
Amazon EventBridge maps to Eventarc. Eventarc Advanced adds a central bus with enrollments and pipelines, similar to EventBridge buses, rules, and Pipes.
How does pricing compare between Amazon EventBridge (event buses & Pipes) and Eventarc (Standard and Advanced)?
AWS: Per million custom or partner events published (AWS service events on the default bus are free), plus per-GB fees for archive, replay, and Pipes requests. Google Cloud: Billed per event processed; see the Eventarc pricing page for Standard and Advanced rates. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Event Grid (partial match). Amazon EventBridge maps to Azure Event Grid.