Object storage · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon S3 Access Points vs Cloud Storage managed folders
S3 Access Points have no direct Google Cloud equivalent.
Managed folders let you grant IAM roles on a folder inside a bucket, which covers part of the same need.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon S3 Access Points | Cloud Storage managed folders |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Named network endpoints attached to a bucket (or an FSx volume), each with its own access policy and optional VPC-only restriction, to simplify access to shared datasets. Multi-Region Access Points route across buckets in several Regions. | Folders inside a bucket that you can grant IAM roles on, for finer-grained access to groups of objects. |
| Pricing model | No extra charge for Access Points. Multi-Region Access Points add a per-GB data routing fee. | No separate charge listed for managed folders. |
| Docs | Amazon S3 Access Points docs | Cloud Storage managed folders docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon S3 Access Points pricing | — |
Key differences
- Managed folders don't give each application its own endpoint or network origin controls.
- VPC Service Controls perimeters handle network-level restrictions.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- No extra charge for Access Points. Multi-Region Access Points add a per-GB data routing fee. Amazon S3 Access Points pricing →
- GCP
- No separate charge listed for managed folders.
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure has no first-party equivalent. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon S3 Access Points?
S3 Access Points have no direct Google Cloud equivalent. Managed folders let you grant IAM roles on a folder inside a bucket, which covers part of the same need.
How does pricing compare between Amazon S3 Access Points and Cloud Storage managed folders?
AWS: No extra charge for Access Points. Multi-Region Access Points add a per-GB data routing fee. Google Cloud: No separate charge listed for managed folders. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure has no first-party equivalent. Azure has no equivalent of S3 Access Points.