Google Cloud Filestore vs OpenAFS
| Google Cloud Filestore | OpenAFS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $0.01/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Deployment model | — | self_hosted |
| Data replication | — | Yes |
| Multi-site support | — | Yes |
| File access protocols | — | AFS; NFS via translator; SMB/CIFS on Windows |
Both are listed in Best Distributed File System Software. On The Geeks Club, Google Cloud Filestore scores higher on our published basis.