Hybrid storage gateways · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon S3 File Gateway: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no hybrid storage gateway like AWS Storage Gateway (S3 File Gateway).
Use Storage Transfer Service agents to move data, or partner gateways.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon S3 File Gateway | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | An on-premises VM or hardware appliance that exposes NFS and SMB shares backed by S3 objects, with a local cache for recent data. | — |
| Pricing model | Per GB written to AWS (capped monthly per gateway), plus S3 storage and requests. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon S3 File Gateway docs | — |
| Pricing page | AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon S3 File Gateway pricing | — |
Key differences
- Storage Transfer Service moves data on a schedule or by events; it doesn't present a local cached share or volume.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per GB written to AWS (capped monthly per gateway), plus S3 storage and requests. AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon S3 File Gateway pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure Data Box Gateway, Azure File Sync. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon S3 File Gateway?
Google Cloud has no hybrid storage gateway like AWS Storage Gateway (S3 File Gateway). Use Storage Transfer Service agents to move data, or partner gateways.
How does pricing compare between AWS Storage Gateway – Amazon S3 File Gateway and Google Cloud?
AWS: Per GB written to AWS (capped monthly per gateway), plus S3 storage and requests. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Data Box Gateway and Azure File Sync (partial match). Microsoft maps AWS Storage Gateway S3 File Gateway to Azure Data Box Gateway and Azure File Sync.