Managed file systems · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon FSx for OpenZFS: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no managed OpenZFS file system.
Filestore or NetApp Volumes are the managed NFS alternatives.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon FSx for OpenZFS | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | Managed OpenZFS file systems over NFS (v3 to v4.2), with point-in-time snapshots, data compression, and an Intelligent-Tiering storage class. | — |
| Pricing model | Per GB-month of SSD or Intelligent-Tiering storage, plus throughput capacity and backups. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | Amazon FSx for OpenZFS docs | — |
| Pricing page | Amazon FSx for OpenZFS pricing | — |
Key differences
- ZFS-specific features (such as zfs send/receive) aren't available in either.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per GB-month of SSD or Intelligent-Tiering storage, plus throughput capacity and backups. Amazon FSx for OpenZFS pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure has no first-party equivalent. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to Amazon FSx for OpenZFS?
Google Cloud has no managed OpenZFS file system. Filestore or NetApp Volumes are the managed NFS alternatives.
How does pricing compare between Amazon FSx for OpenZFS and Google Cloud?
AWS: Per GB-month of SSD or Intelligent-Tiering storage, plus throughput capacity and backups. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure has no first-party equivalent. Azure has no managed OpenZFS service.