AWS DataSync
5.8#11 in storage migration softwareWebAPISelf-hosted
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Google Cloud Storage
8.2#1 in storage migration softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | AWS DataSync | Google Cloud Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | AWS says DataSync complies with PCI DSS, ISO 9001/27001/27017/27018, and SOC 1/2/3, is HIPAA eligible, and is authorized under FedRAMP Moderate and High in specified AWS regions. | Google Cloud publishes certifications, attestations, and audit reports for compliance controls, while noting providers cannot certify customers' own compliance with laws. |
| Integrations | DataSync integrates with Amazon S3, EFS, FSx, CloudWatch, and CloudTrail. | Buckets can back services including BigQuery, Vertex AI, Google Kubernetes Engine and Managed Service for Apache Spark. |
AWS DataSync plans
- Basic mode$0.01, paid once
- Enhanced mode—
Google Cloud Storage plans
- Coldline storageFree
- Free tierFree
- Cloud Storage Coldline storageFree
- Archive storageFree
- Cloud Storage Archive storageFree
- Cloud Storage Nearline storage$0.01 a month
Pick AWS DataSync if…
DataSync suits teams moving files for migration, archiving, replication, or analysis across on-premises, cloud, and AWS storage. It may fit workloads that need scheduled transfers, integrity validation, or reports on file outcomes.
Pick Google Cloud Storage if…
Google Cloud Storage suits organizations and developers that need bucket-based storage for unstructured data, with choices of storage class, lifecycle automation, and transfer tools. Its integrations and APIs may also suit teams using the listed analytics services or programmatic access.