DNS & DNS-based routing · AWS vs Google Cloud
Route 53 Resolver (endpoints and rules) vs Cloud DNS
Route 53 Resolver endpoints and rules map to Cloud DNS forwarding zones and server policies (inbound and outbound DNS forwarding).
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Route 53 Resolver (endpoints and rules) | Cloud DNS |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | The VPC's built-in recursive resolver, plus inbound and outbound endpoints and forwarding rules for hybrid DNS with on-premises networks. | Managed authoritative DNS with public and private zones, DNSSEC, forwarding, and server policies. |
| Pricing model | Per endpoint ENI-hour plus per million queries. | Cloud DNS query pricing applies to forwarded queries. |
| Docs | Route 53 Resolver (endpoints and rules) docs | Cloud DNS docs |
| Pricing page | Route 53 Resolver (endpoints and rules) pricing | Cloud DNS pricing |
Key differences
- Inbound server policies give on-premises resolvers an entry point into Cloud DNS.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per endpoint ENI-hour plus per million queries. Route 53 Resolver (endpoints and rules) pricing →
- GCP
- Cloud DNS query pricing applies to forwarded queries. Cloud DNS pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure DNS Private Resolver. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Route 53 Resolver (endpoints and rules)?
Route 53 Resolver endpoints and rules map to Cloud DNS forwarding zones and server policies (inbound and outbound DNS forwarding).
How does pricing compare between Route 53 Resolver (endpoints and rules) and Cloud DNS?
AWS: Per endpoint ENI-hour plus per million queries. Google Cloud: Cloud DNS query pricing applies to forwarded queries. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure DNS Private Resolver (direct match). Route 53 Resolver endpoints and forwarding rules map to Azure DNS Private Resolver inbound and outbound endpoints with forwarding rulesets.