Hybrid, edge & VMware · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) vs Google Cloud VMware Engine
Amazon Elastic VMware Service maps to Google Cloud VMware Engine, which runs fully managed VMware private clouds on dedicated Google Cloud nodes.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) | Google Cloud VMware Engine |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Self-managed (or partner-managed) VMware Cloud Foundation that AWS deploys onto EC2 bare metal inside your VPC. You bring a portable VCF subscription from Broadcom. | Fully managed VMware private clouds (vSphere, vSAN, NSX) running on dedicated Google Cloud bare metal nodes. |
| Pricing model | EVS has a service fee plus the EC2 bare-metal instances (On-Demand, 1-year, or 3-year). VCF licenses are your own. | Billed per node-hour by node type, on demand or with 1- or 3-year commitments; a three-node minimum applies to production private clouds. |
| Docs | Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) docs | Google Cloud VMware Engine docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) pricing | Google Cloud VMware Engine pricing |
Key differences
- Amazon EVS deploys VMware Cloud Foundation into your own VPC on EC2 bare metal; VMware Engine is a Google-managed service you connect to your VPC.
- VMware licensing (VCF) terms come from Broadcom and differ by offering; check current portability rules.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- EVS has a service fee plus the EC2 bare-metal instances (On-Demand, 1-year, or 3-year). VCF licenses are your own. Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per node-hour by node type, on demand or with 1- or 3-year commitments; a three-node minimum applies to production private clouds. Google Cloud VMware Engine pricing →
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure VMware Solution. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS)?
Amazon Elastic VMware Service maps to Google Cloud VMware Engine, which runs fully managed VMware private clouds on dedicated Google Cloud nodes.
How does pricing compare between Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) and Google Cloud VMware Engine?
AWS: EVS has a service fee plus the EC2 bare-metal instances (On-Demand, 1-year, or 3-year). VCF licenses are your own. Google Cloud: Billed per node-hour by node type, on demand or with 1- or 3-year commitments; a three-node minimum applies to production private clouds. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure VMware Solution (partial match). Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) maps to Azure VMware Solution.