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Hybrid storage gateways · AWS vs Google Cloud

AWS Storage Gateway – Tape Gateway: Google Cloud equivalent

Google Cloud has no hybrid storage gateway like AWS Storage Gateway (Tape Gateway).

Use Storage Transfer Service agents to move data, or partner gateways.

No equivalent Use it to: Replace physical tapes with cloud-stored virtual tapes while keeping your existing backup software.

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Virtual tape library in the cloud: AWS vs Google Cloud side by side
AspectAmazon Web ServicesGoogle Cloud
ServiceAWS Storage Gateway – Tape GatewayNo first-party equivalent
LifecycleGenerally available—
What it isA virtual tape library (iSCSI VTL) for existing backup software, archiving virtual tapes to S3 Glacier Flexible Retrieval or Glacier Deep Archive.—
Pricing modelPer GB written to AWS (capped monthly per gateway), plus virtual tape storage in S3, Glacier Flexible Retrieval, or Deep Archive, and retrieval fees.Not applicable.
DocsAWS Storage Gateway – Tape Gateway docs—
Pricing pageAWS Storage Gateway – Tape 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 virtual tape storage in S3, Glacier Flexible Retrieval, or Deep Archive, and retrieval fees. AWS Storage Gateway – Tape Gateway pricing →
GCP
Not applicable.

And on Azure?

No equivalent Azure has no first-party equivalent. AWS vs Azure comparison →

FAQ

Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to AWS Storage Gateway – Tape Gateway?

Google Cloud has no hybrid storage gateway like AWS Storage Gateway (Tape Gateway). Use Storage Transfer Service agents to move data, or partner gateways.

How does pricing compare between AWS Storage Gateway – Tape Gateway and Google Cloud?

AWS: Per GB written to AWS (capped monthly per gateway), plus virtual tape storage in S3, Glacier Flexible Retrieval, or Deep Archive, and retrieval fees. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.

What is the Azure equivalent?

Azure has no first-party equivalent. Azure has no equivalent of AWS Storage Gateway Tape Gateway, and Microsoft's comparison lists "None".

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