Hybrid storage gateways · AWS vs Google Cloud
AWS Storage Gateway – Volume Gateway: Google Cloud equivalent
Google Cloud has no hybrid storage gateway like AWS Storage Gateway (Volume 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 – Volume Gateway | No first-party equivalent |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | — |
| What it is | Cloud-backed iSCSI volumes for on-premises servers, either cached (primary data in S3, hot data local) or stored (all data local, with snapshots to AWS as EBS snapshots). | — |
| Pricing model | Per GB written to AWS (capped monthly per gateway), plus volume storage and EBS snapshots. | Not applicable. |
| Docs | AWS Storage Gateway – Volume Gateway docs | — |
| Pricing page | AWS Storage Gateway – Volume 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 volume storage and EBS snapshots. AWS Storage Gateway – Volume Gateway pricing →
- GCP
- Not applicable.
And on Azure?
No equivalent Azure's equivalent is StorSimple. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
Does Google Cloud have an equivalent to AWS Storage Gateway – Volume Gateway?
Google Cloud has no hybrid storage gateway like AWS Storage Gateway (Volume Gateway). Use Storage Transfer Service agents to move data, or partner gateways.
How does pricing compare between AWS Storage Gateway – Volume Gateway and Google Cloud?
AWS: Per GB written to AWS (capped monthly per gateway), plus volume storage and EBS snapshots. Google Cloud: Not applicable. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
StorSimple (no equivalent). Azure has no current equivalent of AWS Storage Gateway Volume Gateway.