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# AWS PrivateLink vs Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**AWS PrivateLink** [

4.2/5(25)

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-privatelink/reviews#reviews)

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**[

4.5/5(76)

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**AWS PrivateLink**
No pricing available

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**
Free Trial

**Free** Per Month · Free Usage

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**AWS PrivateLink**
Not enough reviews yet

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**
2 months

Based on 7 responses

Return on Investment

**AWS PrivateLink**
Not enough reviews yet

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**
14 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**AWS PrivateLink**
$$$$$

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**AWS PrivateLink**
Not enough reviews yet

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**
9%

Pros & Cons

**AWS PrivateLink**
Not enough data

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**
[
Cloud Computing (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2297785&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Cloud Services (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2297812&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2297796&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Documentation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2297825&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**AWS PrivateLink**
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Amazon EC2

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_cacdec8b8edeace9b3c89e0c2cded695/amazon-s3-glacier.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon S3 Glacier

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-s3-glacier/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6f7467a9095411d659210c508d7bb82a/amazon-virtual-private-cloud-amazon-vpc.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon Virtual Private...

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-virtual-private-cloud-amazon-vpc/reviews)[

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AWS Key Management Service...

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**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**
Not enough data

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**AWS PrivateLink**

8.9

8.919

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**

8.9

8.961

Ease of Use

**AWS PrivateLink**

8.5

8.519

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**

8.9

8.961

Ease of Setup

**AWS PrivateLink**

8.7

8.75

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**

9.3

9.326

Ease of Admin

**AWS PrivateLink**
Not enough data

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**

9.0

9.023

Quality of Support

**AWS PrivateLink**

8.8

8.819

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**

8.8

8.858

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**AWS PrivateLink**
Not enough data

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**

9.3

9.321

Product Direction (% positive)

**AWS PrivateLink**

8.8

8.819

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)**

9.0

9.059

Features

Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)[Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.7

12

9.0

55

Customization

Custom VMs

8.5

12

8.9(won by 0.4)

49

Console Configuration

8.3

12

8.9(won by 0.6)

49

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Operating Systems

8.9

12

9.1(won by 0.2)

49

Infrastructure

Network Management

8.3

12

9.3(won by 1.0)

51

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Virtual Machines

8.5

12

9.2(won by 0.7)

52

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Security

9.2(tied score)

12

9.2(tied score)

53

Maintenance

8.3

12

8.8(won by 0.5)

51

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Scalability

8.8

12

9.2(won by 0.4)

51

Management

Cloud Migration

9.0(won by 0.2)

12

8.8

48

Storage Management

8.8

12

8.9(won by 0.1)

47

Analytics

8.6

12

8.7(won by 0.1)

45

Database Management

8.8(won by 0.2)

11

8.6

45

Logging

8.6

12

9.0(won by 0.4)

49

Cloud Data Security[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.0

5

Not enough data

Data Protection

Sensitive Data Compliance

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Data Masking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Encryption/Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomoly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analysis

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)[Hide 64 FeaturesShow 64 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Infrastructure Provision

Public Cloud

Not enough data

Not enough data

Private Cloud

Not enough data

Not enough data

Hybrid Cloud

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bare Metal

Not enough data

Not enough data

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machines (VMs)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Edge Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Networks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Pay by Usage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Resource Auto-Scaling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Load Balancing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Visibility

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Registry

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Gap Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data loss Prevention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Application Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Identity

SSO

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Endpoint Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Factor Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Security Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Protection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anti Virus

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Intelligence

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![AWS PrivateLink](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1f851c61d5ff2ede4a0e1994551fc655/aws-privatelink.jpg "AWS PrivateLink")](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-privatelink/reviews)

AWS PrivateLink

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

48.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

24.0%

[![Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ab2468c5eaf610b44ad7d6d0761afe81/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc.svg "Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews)

Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

36.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

40.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

48.0%

36.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.0%

23.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

24.0%

40.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![AWS PrivateLink](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_1f851c61d5ff2ede4a0e1994551fc655/aws-privatelink.jpg "AWS PrivateLink")](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-privatelink/reviews)
AWS PrivateLink

Computer Software

36.0%

Information Technology and Services

12.0%

Consulting

4.0%

Telecommunications

4.0%

Oil & Energy

4.0%

Other

40.0%

[![Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ab2468c5eaf610b44ad7d6d0761afe81/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc.svg "Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews)
Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

Information Technology and Services

28.4%

Computer Software

16.2%

Consulting

6.8%

Computer & Network Security

5.4%

Retail

5.4%

Other

37.8%

FAQs

## AWS PrivateLink vs Google Virtual Private... FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Google Virtual Private... vs AWS PrivateLink?

Google Virtual Private Cloud stands out for its higher G2 rating, stronger ease of setup, and reviewer-cited deployment ease, while AWS PrivateLink is recognized for secure private connectivity but has a lower overall rating and setup score.

| [Google Virtual Private...](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews) | [AWS PrivateLink](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-privatelink/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (76 reviews) | 4.2/5 (25 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 9.3 | 8.7 |
| 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Deployment Ease | Secure Private Connectivity |

### How do the pricing models of Google Virtual Private... and AWS PrivateLink compare?

Google Virtual Private Cloud is favored by reviewers for its competitive pricing and value, while AWS PrivateLink is noted for cost-effectiveness but with some concerns about pricing complexity.

- **Google Virtual Private Cloud:** In recent reviews, many reviewers highlight its affordable pricing and budget-friendly model, with several noting it is cheaper than competitors.
- **AWS PrivateLink:** Reviewers describe it as cost-effective due to its pay-as-you-go model, but some mention that costs can add up quickly with multiple endpoints and that pricing could be improved.

### What are the best alternatives to Google Virtual Private... and AWS PrivateLink?

The top three alternatives to Google Virtual Private Cloud and AWS PrivateLink are Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), Azure Virtual Network, and Amazon EC2.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Google Virtual Private...](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews) | 4.5/5 (76 reviews) | — | Competitive pricing, budget-friendly | Deployment Ease |
| [AWS PrivateLink](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-privatelink/reviews) | 4.2/5 (25 reviews) | — | Cost-effective, but costs can add up | Secure Private Connectivity |
| [Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-virtual-private-cloud-amazon-vpc/reviews) | 4.5/5 (378 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Azure Virtual Network](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-network/reviews) | 4.4/5 (27 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1200 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) features should I prioritize when comparing Google Virtual Private... and AWS PrivateLink?

Buyers should prioritize Security, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Scalability, and Integration capabilities when comparing Google Virtual Private Cloud and AWS PrivateLink.

- **Security:** Google Virtual Private Cloud (all-time mentions: 1), AWS PrivateLink (all-time mentions: —); both products are frequently cited for strong security in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Setup:** Google Virtual Private Cloud 9.3, AWS PrivateLink 8.7.
- **Quality of Support:** Google Virtual Private Cloud 8.8, AWS PrivateLink 8.8.
- **Scalability:** Google Virtual Private Cloud is highlighted for high scalability in recent reviews; AWS PrivateLink is noted for scalability in reviewer sentiment.
- **Integration:** Google Virtual Private Cloud is praised for integration with Google Cloud services; AWS PrivateLink is recognized for integration with AWS services and third-party SaaS applications.

### What are the pros and cons of Google Virtual Private... vs AWS PrivateLink?

Google Virtual Private Cloud's headline strength is deployment ease and global scalability, while AWS PrivateLink's is secure private connectivity and compliance.

- **Google Virtual Private Cloud strengths:** Reviewers highlight deployment ease, high security, global scalability, flexible networking, and cost-effectiveness. All-time mentions include Security (1), Cloud Computing (1), and Ease of Use (1).
- **Google Virtual Private Cloud trade-offs:** Reviewers note limited features, poor documentation, initial setup complexity, and service limitations (all-time mentions: 1 each).
- **AWS PrivateLink strengths:** Reviewers cite secure private connectivity, simplified networking, compliance support, and integration with AWS services. Security is a recurring theme in recent reviews.
- **AWS PrivateLink trade-offs:** Reviewers mention setup complexity, pricing concerns, limited service availability, and a learning curve for implementation.

### Is Google Virtual Private... or AWS PrivateLink better for small businesses?

Google Virtual Private Cloud is the better fit for small businesses, supported by reviewer sentiment and its budget-friendly model.

- **Google Virtual Private Cloud:** Reviewers from small businesses consistently highlight its affordability, ease of use, and scalability as key benefits for smaller organizations.
- **AWS PrivateLink:** Reviewers note its security and integration strengths, but also mention setup complexity and pricing as considerations for small businesses.

### Which Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) platform has better integrations?

Google Virtual Private Cloud is favored for integrations with Google Cloud services, while AWS PrivateLink is preferred for integrations within the AWS ecosystem and third-party SaaS applications.

- **Google Virtual Private Cloud:** In recent reviews, reviewers highlight integration with Google Cloud services, Kubernetes Engine, and Compute Engine.
- **AWS PrivateLink:** Reviewers mention integration with AWS services and third-party SaaS applications as a key benefit.

### How do Google Virtual Private... and AWS PrivateLink compare on customer support?

Google Virtual Private Cloud and AWS PrivateLink are rated at parity for Quality of Support, both scoring 8.8.

- **Google Virtual Private Cloud:** Reviewers describe support as highly responsive and polite, with some noting occasional slow response times or limited documentation.
- **AWS PrivateLink:** Reviewers consistently mention fast and helpful support, with positive experiences in resolving issues and guidance during setup.

### Which is easier to implement, Google Virtual Private... or AWS PrivateLink?

Google Virtual Private Cloud scores higher on Ease of Setup (9.3 vs 8.7), making it easier to implement than AWS PrivateLink.

- **Google Virtual Private Cloud:** Reviewers frequently cite easy setup, straightforward configuration, and a user-friendly interface, though some mention a learning curve for advanced features.
- **AWS PrivateLink:** Reviewers note initial setup can be complex, especially with networking concepts, but once configured, it is easy to use and manage.

### Which product has better Security?

Security is the most frequently mentioned feature for both Google Virtual Private Cloud and AWS PrivateLink, with both products receiving strong reviewer sentiment for secure networking and data protection.

- **Google Virtual Private Cloud:** Security is cited as a top strength in recent reviews and all-time mentions (1); reviewers highlight granular control, private networking, and robust firewall capabilities.
- **AWS PrivateLink:** Security is a recurring theme in recent reviews; reviewers emphasize private connectivity, compliance, and isolation from the public internet.

Alternatives

**AWS PrivateLink Alternatives**

 ![Azure Virtual Network](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_f176b4154a751d10150daa67a57b7dc5/azure-virtual-network.jpg "Azure Virtual Network")

[
Azure Virtual Network
](/products/azure-virtual-network/reviews)

 ![Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/deb6b38c362a378ff92daf2bce2e18cb/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud.svg "Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud")

[
Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud
](/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews)

 ![Cisco Duo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0c4cbb48b5fd0e4e0c50c0a558e4898e/cisco-duo.svg "Cisco Duo")

[
Cisco Duo
](/products/cisco-duo/reviews)

 ![Sprinto](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/24e646421f73973d5ae14305955f1542/sprinto-inc.svg "Sprinto")

[
Sprinto
](/products/sprinto-inc/reviews)

**Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Alternatives**

 ![Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/5383be31b099738701f86724a8b5cf9a/amazon-virtual-private-cloud-amazon-vpc.svg "Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)")

[
Amazon Virtual Private...
](/products/amazon-virtual-private-cloud-amazon-vpc/reviews)

 ![Amazon EC2](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476475/amazon-ec2.svg "Amazon EC2")

[
Amazon EC2
](/products/amazon-ec2/reviews)

 ![DigitalOcean](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/6028813119dc32d698afd6e25ff33d5b/digitalocean.svg "DigitalOcean")

[
DigitalOcean
](/products/digitalocean/reviews)

 ![Akamai Cloud Computing](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/88a10113936d5d26cc5455decf5a8817/akamai-cloud-computing.svg "Akamai Cloud Computing")

[
Akamai Cloud Computing
](/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews)

## AWS PrivateLink vs Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

- AWS PrivateLink and Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, AWS PrivateLink and Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) over AWS PrivateLink.