Managed file systems · AWS vs Google Cloud
Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP vs Google Cloud NetApp Volumes
FSx for NetApp ONTAP maps to Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, a fully managed ONTAP-based service with NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe/TCP.
Side-by-side comparison
| Aspect | Amazon Web Services | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Service | Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP | Google Cloud NetApp Volumes |
| Lifecycle | Generally available | Generally available |
| What it is | Managed NetApp ONTAP file systems with NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe/TCP access, SSD plus an elastic capacity pool tier, SnapMirror, FlexCache, and S3 access points. | Fully managed NetApp ONTAP-based storage with NFS (v3, v4.1, v4.2), SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe/TCP, plus snapshots and replication. |
| Pricing model | SSD storage per GB-month, throughput capacity, provisioned IOPS, capacity pool storage and requests, and backups. | Billed per provisioned GiB by service level, plus optional features. |
| Docs | Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP docs | Google Cloud NetApp Volumes docs |
| Pricing page | Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP pricing | Google Cloud NetApp Volumes pricing |
Key differences
- NetApp Volumes is a Google-managed service; FSx for ONTAP exposes more of the ONTAP management interface.
Pricing summary
Pricing models only. No prices are quoted because they change by region and over time.
- AWS
- SSD storage per GB-month, throughput capacity, provisioned IOPS, capacity pool storage and requests, and backups. Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP pricing →
- GCP
- Billed per provisioned GiB by service level, plus optional features. Google Cloud NetApp Volumes pricing →
And on Azure?
Direct match Azure's equivalent is Azure NetApp Files. AWS vs Azure comparison →
FAQ
What is the Google Cloud equivalent of Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP?
FSx for NetApp ONTAP maps to Google Cloud NetApp Volumes, a fully managed ONTAP-based service with NFS, SMB, iSCSI, and NVMe/TCP.
How does pricing compare between Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP and Google Cloud NetApp Volumes?
AWS: SSD storage per GB-month, throughput capacity, provisioned IOPS, capacity pool storage and requests, and backups. Google Cloud: Billed per provisioned GiB by service level, plus optional features. Check the official pricing pages for current rates.
What is the Azure equivalent?
Azure NetApp Files (direct match). Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP maps to Azure NetApp Files.