Network-to-network & hybrid connectivity · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Site-to-Site VPN vs Cloud VPN (HA VPN)
AWS Site-to-Site VPN maps to Cloud VPN.
HA VPN gateways use two interfaces and BGP through Cloud Router, with a 99.99% SLA for most topologies.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Site-to-Site VPN | Cloud VPN (HA VPN) |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | IPsec VPN connections with two tunnels each, terminating on a virtual private gateway, transit gateway, or Cloud WAN. Large bandwidth tunnels (up to 5 Gbps) are available on Transit Gateway and Cloud WAN. | IPsec VPN with HA VPN gateways that provide a 99.99% SLA for most topologies. |
| Pricing model | Per VPN connection-hour plus data transfer out. | Hourly charge per VPN gateway tunnel, plus data transfer and any unused external IP. |
| Docs | AWS Site-to-Site VPN docs | Cloud VPN (HA VPN) docs |
| Pricing page | AWS Site-to-Site VPN pricing | Cloud VPN (HA VPN) pricing |
Key differences
- HA VPN can also run encrypted tunnels over Cloud Interconnect.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per VPN connection-hour plus data transfer out. AWS Site-to-Site VPN pricing →
- GCP
- Hourly charge per VPN gateway tunnel, plus data transfer and any unused external IP. Cloud VPN (HA VPN) pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure VPN Gateway (site-to-site). AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of AWS Site-to-Site VPN?
AWS Site-to-Site VPN maps to Cloud VPN. HA VPN gateways use two interfaces and BGP through Cloud Router, with a 99.99% SLA for most topologies.
How does pricing compare between AWS Site-to-Site VPN and Cloud VPN (HA VPN)?
AWS: Per VPN connection-hour plus data transfer out. Google Cloud: Hourly charge per VPN gateway tunnel, plus data transfer and any unused external IP. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure VPN Gateway (site-to-site) (direct match). AWS Site-to-Site VPN maps to Azure VPN Gateway (or VPN in a Virtual WAN hub).