Data transfer & migration · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Transfer Family: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no managed SFTP/FTP service like AWS Transfer Family.
Run an SFTP server on Compute Engine or GKE backed by Cloud Storage, or use a partner service.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | AWS Transfer Family | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | Managed SFTP, FTPS, FTP, and AS2 endpoints, plus web apps and SFTP connectors, storing files in S3 or EFS with service-managed, Directory Service, or custom identity providers. | — |
| Pricing model | Per protocol enabled per endpoint-hour, plus per GB uploaded and downloaded, and connector and web app charges. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | AWS Transfer Family docs | — |
| Pricing page | AWS Transfer Family pricing | — |
Key differences
- Storage Transfer Service doesn't expose SFTP endpoints.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per protocol enabled per endpoint-hour, plus per GB uploaded and downloaded, and connector and web app charges. AWS Transfer Family pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is SFTP support for Blob Storage. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to AWS Transfer Family?
Google Cloud has no managed SFTP/FTP service like AWS Transfer Family. Run an SFTP server on Compute Engine or GKE backed by Cloud Storage, or use a partner service.
How does pricing compare between AWS Transfer Family and Google Cloud?
AWS: Per protocol enabled per endpoint-hour, plus per GB uploaded and downloaded, and connector and web app charges. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
SFTP support for Blob Storage (partial match). AWS Transfer Family maps to SFTP support for Azure Blob Storage.