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Load balancing · AWS vs Google Cloud

Gateway Load Balancer vs Network Security Integration

Gateway Load Balancer maps to Network Security Integration, which inserts third-party security appliances in-band or out-of-band using packet intercept.

Direct match Use it to: Insert scalable third-party firewalls or inspection appliances into traffic paths without changing source and destination addresses.

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Side-by-side comparison

Transparent load balancing for network appliances: AWS vs Google Cloud side by side
AspectAmazon Web ServicesGoogle Cloud
ServiceGateway Load BalancerNetwork Security Integration
LifecycleGenerally availableGenerally available
What it isTransparently inserts fleets of third-party virtual appliances (firewalls, IDS) into traffic paths using GENEVE encapsulation and GWLB endpoints.Inserts third-party security appliance VMs in-band or out-of-band using packet intercept.
Pricing modelPer GWLB-hour and GLCU-hour, plus GWLB endpoint-hours and data processed.Check the Network Security Integration pricing documentation.
DocsGateway Load Balancer docsNetwork Security Integration docs
Pricing pageGateway Load Balancer pricing—

Key differences

  • A simpler pattern uses an internal passthrough Network Load Balancer as a route next hop to appliance VMs.

Pricing summary

Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.

AWS
Per GWLB-hour and GLCU-hour, plus GWLB endpoint-hours and data processed. Gateway Load Balancer pricing →
GCP
Check the Network Security Integration pricing documentation.

And on Azure?

Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure Gateway Load Balancer. AWS vs Azure comparison →

Verification notes

  • Network Security Integration pricing was not confirmed on 2026-10-27.

FAQ

What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Gateway Load Balancer?

Gateway Load Balancer maps to Network Security Integration, which inserts third-party security appliances in-band or out-of-band using packet intercept.

How does pricing compare between Gateway Load Balancer and Network Security Integration?

AWS: Per GWLB-hour and GLCU-hour, plus GWLB endpoint-hours and data processed. Google Cloud: Check the Network Security Integration pricing documentation. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.

What is the Azure equivalent?

Azure Gateway Load Balancer (direct match). Gateway Load Balancer maps to Azure Gateway Load Balancer.

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