Google Cloud → AWS and Azure
AWS and Azure equivalents of Compute flexible committed use discounts (spend-based)
The closest AWS equivalent of Google Cloud Compute flexible committed use discounts (spend-based) is Savings Plans (Compute & EC2 Instance); on Azure, Azure savings plan for compute.
About Compute flexible committed use discounts (spend-based)
| Provider | Google Cloud |
|---|---|
| Status | Generally available |
| What it is | Commit to a minimum hourly spend on eligible compute for 1 or 3 years, applied across machine series, regions, and projects in the billing account. |
| Documentation | docs.cloud.google.com |
| Pricing | Official pricing page |
Mappings (1)
| Capability | AWS | Match (GCP vs AWS) | Azure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spend-based commitment discounts (savings plans) | Savings Plans (Compute & EC2 Instance) | Direct match | Azure savings plan for compute |
Spend-based commitment discounts (savings plans) Direct match
Compute Savings Plans map to Compute flexible committed use discounts: a 1- or 3-year commitment to a minimum hourly spend that applies across machine series, regions, and projects.
- Google is migrating spend-based CUDs to a discount-based consumption model; check the Billing console notice for your account's migration date.
- Flexible CUDs cover Compute Engine and some other services; check the eligible-SKU list before assuming Lambda/Fargate-style coverage.