Hybrid, edge & VMware · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Local Zones: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no metro edge zones like AWS Local Zones.
Workloads run in Google Cloud regions, with Cloud CDN and Media CDN at the edge.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Local Zones | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | AWS-operated infrastructure in metro areas, extending a parent Region with EC2, EBS, and selected services for single-digit-ms latency or data residency. | — |
| Pricing model | Local Zone pricing differs from the parent Region and is listed per zone. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | AWS Local Zones docs | — |
| Pricing page | AWS Local Zones pricing | — |
Key differences
- For on-premises or edge sites, Google Distributed Cloud is the alternative.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Local Zone pricing differs from the parent Region and is listed per zone. AWS Local Zones pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure Extended Zones. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to AWS Local Zones?
Google Cloud has no metro edge zones like AWS Local Zones. Workloads run in Google Cloud regions, with Cloud CDN and Media CDN at the edge.
How does pricing compare between AWS Local Zones and Google Cloud?
AWS: Local Zone pricing differs from the parent Region and is listed per zone. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Extended Zones (partial match). AWS Local Zones map to Azure Extended Zones.