Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore: A managed NFS service for shared storage across Google Cloud workloads. Ranked #13 of 31 in Cloud File Storage Services by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for managed NFS on Google Cloud.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forManaged NFS on Google Cloud
- Free planNo
- Supported protocolsNFSv3, NFSv4.1
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Supports NFSv3 and NFSv4.1 file systems
- Offers zonal, regional, and configurable performance tiers
- Integrates with GKE, Compute Engine, Cloud Run, and VMware Engine
Where it doesn't
- Limited to NFS file storage
- No free plan is available
- Capacity and performance are provisioned rather than usage-only
Our verdict on Google Cloud Filestore
Google Cloud Filestore provides fully managed shared NFS file systems for workloads running on Google Cloud and on-premises machines. It supports NFSv3 and NFSv4.1, with service tiers covering zonal and regional deployments. The service is aimed at applications that need shared file storage, including HPC, AI workloads, media rendering, analytics, enterprise applications, and shared Kubernetes storage. It is a focused choice for teams standardizing on NFS rather than a general-purpose cloud storage service.
Its strongest fit is the Google Cloud ecosystem. Filestore integrates with Google Kubernetes Engine through the Filestore CSI driver and supports workloads on Compute Engine, Cloud Run, and Google Cloud VMware Engine. Configurable capacity and performance let teams provision storage around application requirements, while replication to another instance, managed backups, cross-region restoration, and file-system snapshots support operational continuity. The available Basic HDD, Basic SSD, Zonal, Regional, Enterprise, and High-Scale plans provide options across different deployment and performance needs.
The main trade-off is scope. Filestore is built around NFS file systems, so organizations that need other storage protocols or a broader object-storage and block-storage platform should choose an alternative. It is a paid service with no free plan, and pricing varies by region and service tier. Charges depend on provisioned capacity and applicable instance or IOPS charges, making capacity planning part of the purchasing decision. Choose Filestore when managed NFS, Google Cloud integration, and regional or zonal service options are priorities; look elsewhere when protocol breadth or a free entry tier matters more.
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Google Cloud Filestore fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Supported protocols | NFSv3, NFSv4.1 |
| Maximum capacity | 63.9 TB |
| Availability zones | 1 zones |
| Snapshots | No |
| Managed backups | Yes |
| Scaling model | Provisioned |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 4 integrations: Google Kubernetes Engine, Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Google Cloud VMware Engine |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | cloud.google.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Google Cloud Filestore integrations
Google Cloud Filestore lists 4 integrations on its own site.
- Google Kubernetes Engine
- Compute Engine
- Cloud Run
- Google Cloud VMware Engine
Alternatives to Google Cloud Filestore
- Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAPA broad AWS storage service for enterprise file and block workloads.9.4
- Alibaba Cloud File Storage NASFlexible NFS and SMB file storage for Alibaba Cloud workloads, with usage-based tiers.9.3
- NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAPA broad ONTAP storage appliance for enterprise workloads across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.9.2
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