Routing & internet access · AWS vs Google Cloud
VPC route tables vs VPC routes
VPC route tables map to VPC routes: system, custom static, dynamic, and policy-based routes defined at the network level.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | VPC route tables | VPC routes |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Routes associated with subnets, gateways (edge association), or a VPC's main table, directing traffic to gateways, endpoints, peering connections, and network interfaces. | System, custom static, dynamic, and policy-based routes for a VPC network. |
| Pricing model | Free. | No charge for routes. |
| Docs | VPC route tables docs | VPC routes docs |
| Pricing page | VPC route tables pricing | — |
Key differences
- Routes belong to the VPC network and can target VMs by network tags; there are no per-subnet route tables.
- Policy-based routes can match on source address and protocol.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- Free. VPC route tables pricing →
- GCP
- No charge for routes.
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is User-defined routes (route tables). AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of VPC route tables?
VPC route tables map to VPC routes: system, custom static, dynamic, and policy-based routes defined at the network level.
How does pricing compare between VPC route tables and VPC routes?
AWS: Free. Google Cloud: No charge for routes. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
User-defined routes (route tables) (direct match). VPC route tables map to Azure user-defined routes (UDRs) in route tables associated with subnets.