Managed file systems · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon FSx for Windows File Server vs Google Cloud NetApp Volumes
FSx for Windows File Server maps partly to Google Cloud NetApp Volumes SMB volumes, which join Active Directory.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server | Google Cloud NetApp Volumes |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Fully managed Windows Server file systems over SMB with Active Directory integration, Single-AZ or Multi-AZ, SSD or HDD storage, DFS namespaces, shadow copies, and data deduplication. | Fully managed NetApp ONTAP-based storage with NFS (v3, v4.1, v4.2), SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe/TCP, plus snapshots and replication. |
| Pricing model | Per GB-month of SSD or HDD storage, plus provisioned throughput capacity, optional extra SSD IOPS, and backups. | Billed per provisioned GiB by service level. |
| Docs | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server docs | Google Cloud NetApp Volumes docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon FSx for Windows File Server pricing | Google Cloud NetApp Volumes pricing |
Key differences
- NetApp Volumes runs ONTAP, not Windows Server, so Windows-only features such as DFS namespaces on the file server differ.
- Filestore is NFS-only.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per GB-month of SSD or HDD storage, plus provisioned throughput capacity, optional extra SSD IOPS, and backups. Amazon FSx for Windows File Server pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per provisioned GiB by service level. Google Cloud NetApp Volumes pricing →
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure Files. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon FSx for Windows File Server?
FSx for Windows File Server maps partly to Google Cloud NetApp Volumes SMB volumes, which join Active Directory.
How does pricing compare between Amazon FSx for Windows File Server and Google Cloud NetApp Volumes?
AWS: Per GB-month of SSD or HDD storage, plus provisioned throughput capacity, optional extra SSD IOPS, and backups. Google Cloud: Billed per provisioned GiB by service level. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Files (partial match). Microsoft maps Amazon FSx for Windows File Server to Azure Files over SMB.