Managed file systems · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon File Cache: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no managed file cache like Amazon File Cache.
Use Managed Lustre with import from Cloud Storage, or Cloud Storage FUSE caching.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon File Cache | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | A temporary, Lustre-based high-speed cache in front of S3 buckets or NFSv3 file systems (on premises or in AWS), loading data on first access. | — |
| Pricing model | Per GB-month of provisioned cache storage, plus metadata storage. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | Amazon File Cache docs | — |
| Pricing page | Amazon File Cache pricing | — |
Key differences
- Amazon File Cache links to NFS and S3; Google's options load data rather than cache on demand.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per GB-month of provisioned cache storage, plus metadata storage. Amazon File Cache pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure's equivalent is Azure HPC Cache. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to Amazon File Cache?
Google Cloud has no managed file cache like Amazon File Cache. Use Managed Lustre with import from Cloud Storage, or Cloud Storage FUSE caching.
How does pricing compare between Amazon File Cache and Google Cloud?
AWS: Per GB-month of provisioned cache storage, plus metadata storage. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure HPC Cache (no equivalent). Amazon File Cache no longer has an Azure equivalent.