Private access to services · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon VPC Lattice vs Cloud Service Mesh / Private Service Connect
VPC Lattice maps partly to Cloud Service Mesh for service-to-service traffic management and security, combined with Private Service Connect for cross-network access.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon VPC Lattice | Cloud Service Mesh Private Service Connect |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available Generally available |
| What it is | Application networking service that connects, secures, and monitors service-to-service and resource traffic across VPCs and accounts, with IAM auth policies. | Managed service mesh built on the open-source Istio APIs for GKE and other supported platforms, with mTLS, traffic management, and telemetry. Private endpoints and backends for Google APIs, Google-managed services, and published third-party services. |
| Pricing model | Per service-hour, per GB processed, and per request (and per resource-configuration-hour for resources). | Billed through Cloud Service Mesh and Private Service Connect. |
| Docs | Amazon VPC Lattice docs | Cloud Service Mesh docs Private Service Connect docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon VPC Lattice pricing | Cloud Service Mesh pricing Private Service Connect pricing |
Key differences
- There is no single managed application-networking service spanning VMs, containers, and functions like Lattice.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Per service-hour, per GB processed, and per request (and per resource-configuration-hour for resources). Amazon VPC Lattice pricing →
- GCP
- Billed through Cloud Service Mesh and Private Service Connect. Cloud Service Mesh pricing → Private Service Connect pricing →
And on Azure?
Partial match Azure's equivalent is Azure Private Link and private endpoints, Application Gateway for Containers, Azure API Management. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon VPC Lattice?
VPC Lattice maps partly to Cloud Service Mesh for service-to-service traffic management and security, combined with Private Service Connect for cross-network access.
How does pricing compare between Amazon VPC Lattice and Cloud Service Mesh and Private Service Connect?
AWS: Per service-hour, per GB processed, and per request (and per resource-configuration-hour for resources). Google Cloud: Billed through Cloud Service Mesh and Private Service Connect. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure Private Link and private endpoints, Application Gateway for Containers and Azure API Management (partial match). Microsoft states there's no single Azure equivalent of Amazon VPC Lattice.