Keys, secrets & certificates · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Private Certificate Authority vs Certificate Authority Service
AWS Private CA maps to Certificate Authority Service, with managed root and subordinate CAs in DevOps and Enterprise tiers.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Private Certificate Authority | Certificate Authority Service |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Managed private root and subordinate CAs for internal TLS, device, and workload certificates, with general-purpose and short-lived certificate modes. | Managed private CAs, with custom root and subordinate CAs, in DevOps and Enterprise tiers. |
| Pricing model | Per CA per month (lower for short-lived mode) plus per certificate issued. | Billed monthly per CA by tier, plus per certificate issued with volume tiers. |
| Docs | AWS Private Certificate Authority docs | Certificate Authority Service docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Private Certificate Authority pricing | Certificate Authority Service pricing |
Key differences
- The DevOps tier suits high-volume short-lived certificates and doesn't track issued certificates.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per CA per month (lower for short-lived mode) plus per certificate issued. AWS Private Certificate Authority pricing →
- GCP
- Billed monthly per CA by tier, plus per certificate issued with volume tiers. Certificate Authority Service pricing →
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure has no first-party equivalent. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Private Certificate Authority?
AWS Private CA maps to Certificate Authority Service, with managed root and subordinate CAs in DevOps and Enterprise tiers.
How does pricing compare between AWS Private Certificate Authority and Certificate Authority Service?
AWS: Per CA per month (lower for short-lived mode) plus per certificate issued. Google Cloud: Billed monthly per CA by tier, plus per certificate issued with volume tiers. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure has no first-party equivalent. Azure has no general-purpose managed private CA like AWS Private CA.