Private access to services · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS PrivateLink (interface endpoints) vs Private Service Connect
AWS PrivateLink maps to Private Service Connect, which gives private endpoints for Google APIs, Google-managed services, and published third-party services.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS PrivateLink (interface endpoints) | Private Service Connect |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Private access to AWS services, your own endpoint services, and partner services through elastic network interfaces in your subnets. | Private endpoints and backends for Google APIs, Google-managed services, and published third-party services. |
| Pricing model | Per endpoint per AZ-hour plus per GB processed. | Endpoints are billed per hour, plus per GiB of data processed, depending on the configuration. |
| Docs | AWS PrivateLink (interface endpoints) docs | Private Service Connect docs |
| Pricing page | AWS PrivateLink (interface endpoints) pricing | Private Service Connect pricing |
Key differences
- Producers publish services with service attachments; consumers create endpoints or backends.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per endpoint per AZ-hour plus per GB processed. AWS PrivateLink (interface endpoints) pricing →
- GCP
- Endpoints are billed per hour, plus per GiB of data processed, depending on the configuration. Private Service Connect pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure Private Link and private endpoints. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS PrivateLink (interface endpoints)?
AWS PrivateLink maps to Private Service Connect, which gives private endpoints for Google APIs, Google-managed services, and published third-party services.
How does pricing compare between AWS PrivateLink (interface endpoints) and Private Service Connect?
AWS: Per endpoint per AZ-hour plus per GB processed. Google Cloud: Endpoints are billed per hour, plus per GiB of data processed, depending on the configuration. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Private Link and private endpoints (direct match). AWS PrivateLink (interface VPC endpoints and endpoint services) maps to Azure Private Link (private endpoints and Private Link services).