Multi-account governance & guardrails · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Organizations vs Resource Manager (organization, folders, projects)
AWS Organizations maps to the Google Cloud resource hierarchy: an organization, folders, and projects.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Organizations | Resource Manager (organization, folders, projects) |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Groups AWS accounts into organizational units under a management account, with consolidated billing, delegated administration, and organization policies. | The resource hierarchy of organization, folders, and projects used for policy and billing. |
| Pricing model | Free. | No charge. |
| Docs | AWS Organizations docs | Resource Manager (organization, folders, projects) docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Organizations pricing | — |
Key differences
- Projects roughly correspond to AWS accounts, and folders to organizational units.
- Billing accounts are linked to projects separately.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Free. AWS Organizations pricing →
- GCP
- No charge.
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure management groups and subscriptions. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Organizations?
AWS Organizations maps to the Google Cloud resource hierarchy: an organization, folders, and projects.
How does pricing compare between AWS Organizations and Resource Manager (organization, folders, projects)?
AWS: Free. Google Cloud: No charge. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure management groups and subscriptions (direct match). AWS Organizations maps to Azure management groups.