Managed file systems · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon FSx for Lustre vs Google Cloud Managed Lustre
FSx for Lustre maps to Google Cloud Managed Lustre, a fully managed parallel file system for AI and HPC.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon FSx for Lustre | Google Cloud Managed Lustre |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Managed Lustre parallel file system (scratch or persistent) with SSD, HDD, or Intelligent-Tiering storage classes, and links to S3 or on-premises data repositories. | Fully managed Lustre parallel file system for AI and HPC, at multi-petabyte scale. Old Parallelstore documentation links redirect here. |
| Pricing model | Per GB-month by deployment type, storage class, and throughput tier, plus Intelligent-Tiering storage and request charges. | See the Managed Lustre pricing page. |
| Docs | Amazon FSx for Lustre docs | Google Cloud Managed Lustre docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon FSx for Lustre pricing | Google Cloud Managed Lustre pricing |
Key differences
- Parallelstore documentation now redirects to Managed Lustre, which is Google's parallel file system offering.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per GB-month by deployment type, storage class, and throughput tier, plus Intelligent-Tiering storage and request charges. Amazon FSx for Lustre pricing →
- GCP
- See the Managed Lustre pricing page. Google Cloud Managed Lustre pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure Managed Lustre. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon FSx for Lustre?
FSx for Lustre maps to Google Cloud Managed Lustre, a fully managed parallel file system for AI and HPC.
How does pricing compare between Amazon FSx for Lustre and Google Cloud Managed Lustre?
AWS: Per GB-month by deployment type, storage class, and throughput tier, plus Intelligent-Tiering storage and request charges. Google Cloud: See the Managed Lustre pricing page. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Managed Lustre (direct match). Amazon FSx for Lustre maps to Azure Managed Lustre.