Object storage · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon S3 Express One Zone vs Cloud Storage Rapid Bucket (Rapid storage class)
S3 Express One Zone maps to Cloud Storage Rapid Bucket, which stores objects in the zonal Rapid storage class next to your compute for lower latency and higher throughput.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon S3 Express One Zone | Cloud Storage Rapid Bucket (Rapid storage class) |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | A single-AZ, high-performance storage class in directory buckets, designed for consistent single-digit-millisecond access and very high request rates. 99.95% availability design; data isn't replicated across AZs. | Zonal buckets that store objects in the Rapid storage class, colocated with compute for lower latency and higher throughput, with appendable objects. |
| Pricing model | Per GB-month at a higher rate than S3 Standard, with lower per-request charges. | Billed per GB-month at Rapid storage class rates, plus operations. See Cloud Storage pricing. |
| Docs | Amazon S3 Express One Zone docs | Cloud Storage Rapid Bucket (Rapid storage class) docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon S3 Express One Zone pricing | Cloud Storage Rapid Bucket (Rapid storage class) pricing |
Key differences
- Rapid buckets are zonal, like S3 directory buckets in one Availability Zone.
- Objects in Rapid storage are appendable, with one writer at a time.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per GB-month at a higher rate than S3 Standard, with lower per-request charges. Amazon S3 Express One Zone pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per GB-month at Rapid storage class rates, plus operations. See Cloud Storage pricing. Cloud Storage Rapid Bucket (Rapid storage class) pricing →
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Premium block blob storage accounts. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon S3 Express One Zone?
S3 Express One Zone maps to Cloud Storage Rapid Bucket, which stores objects in the zonal Rapid storage class next to your compute for lower latency and higher throughput.
How does pricing compare between Amazon S3 Express One Zone and Cloud Storage Rapid Bucket (Rapid storage class)?
AWS: Per GB-month at a higher rate than S3 Standard, with lower per-request charges. Google Cloud: Billed per GB-month at Rapid storage class rates, plus operations. See Cloud Storage pricing. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Premium block blob storage accounts (partial match). S3 Express One Zone maps most closely to Azure premium block blob storage accounts.