Private access to services · AWS vs Google Cloud
Gateway VPC endpoints vs Private Google Access
Gateway VPC endpoints map partly to Private Google Access, which lets VMs with only internal IP addresses reach Google APIs such as Cloud Storage.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Gateway VPC endpoints | Private Google Access |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Free route-table targets that give a VPC private access to Amazon S3 and DynamoDB without an internet or NAT gateway. | Lets VMs with only internal IP addresses reach Google APIs and services. |
| Pricing model | Free. | No separate charge listed for Private Google Access. |
| Docs | Gateway VPC endpoints docs | Private Google Access docs |
| Pricing page | Gateway VPC endpoints pricing | — |
Key differences
- It's a subnet setting, not an endpoint resource with policies.
- For private IP endpoints to Google APIs, use Private Service Connect.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Free. Gateway VPC endpoints pricing →
- GCP
- No separate charge listed for Private Google Access.
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Virtual network service endpoints. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Gateway VPC endpoints?
Gateway VPC endpoints map partly to Private Google Access, which lets VMs with only internal IP addresses reach Google APIs such as Cloud Storage.
How does pricing compare between Gateway VPC endpoints and Private Google Access?
AWS: Free. Google Cloud: No separate charge listed for Private Google Access. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Virtual network service endpoints (partial match). Gateway VPC endpoints (for S3 and DynamoDB) map most closely to Azure virtual network service endpoints.