Object tiers, lifecycle & protection · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon S3 Batch Operations vs Storage batch operations
S3 Batch Operations maps to Storage batch operations, which run serverless bulk jobs such as deleting objects or updating metadata across billions of objects.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon S3 Batch Operations | Storage batch operations |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Run one operation (copy, tag, restore, invoke Lambda, replicate, and more) across billions of objects from a manifest or inventory report, with tracking and completion reports. | Serverless bulk jobs (such as deleting objects or updating metadata) across billions of objects. Requires a Storage Intelligence configuration. |
| Pricing model | Per job plus per million objects processed, plus the underlying request charges. | Billed through Storage Intelligence and per object processed. See Cloud Storage pricing. |
| Docs | Amazon S3 Batch Operations docs | Storage batch operations docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon S3 Batch Operations pricing | — |
Key differences
- Batch operations require Storage Intelligence to be configured, which has its own charges.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per job plus per million objects processed, plus the underlying request charges. Amazon S3 Batch Operations pricing →
- GCP
- Billed through Storage Intelligence and per object processed. See Cloud Storage pricing.
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure Storage Actions. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon S3 Batch Operations?
S3 Batch Operations maps to Storage batch operations, which run serverless bulk jobs such as deleting objects or updating metadata across billions of objects.
How does pricing compare between Amazon S3 Batch Operations and Storage batch operations?
AWS: Per job plus per million objects processed, plus the underlying request charges. Google Cloud: Billed through Storage Intelligence and per object processed. See Cloud Storage pricing. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Storage Actions (partial match). S3 Batch Operations maps most closely to Azure Storage Actions.