I want to consolidate everything into a single cloud provider instead of having my stuff scattered across multiple platforms. Right now I’m using AWS for most of my infrastructure but I really like the Gmail interface and Google Drive features. The thing is, I don’t want to keep switching between different cloud services - it gets messy and harder to manage.
Is it actually possible to keep using the Gmail and Google Drive user interfaces that I’m familiar with, but somehow run the backend storage and processing through my AWS setup? I’m trying to avoid the headache of managing data across AWS and Google Cloud at the same time. Has anyone figured out a way to make this work or am I stuck with using separate platforms?
Unfortunately, it’s not feasible to integrate Gmail and Google Drive with AWS while maintaining their original interfaces. These applications are specifically designed to operate within Google’s ecosystem, and attempting to reroute them to AWS won’t work as they rely on Google’s infrastructure. I faced similar challenges in the past when transitioning to AWS. Your best alternative is to consider services like AWS WorkMail for email management and S3 for storage, but you would sacrifice the familiar Gmail and Drive functionalities. Essentially, you will need to decide whether to use multiple platforms or commit fully to AWS, as no hybrid solution exists that provides Google’s interface through an AWS backend.
i feel u on this! its def tricky to mix google apps with aws. the integrations just don’t play well together. might be easier to stick with what u have or try out aws’s tools like WorkMail and S3 instead of juggling 2 platforms.
I understand your dilemma. From experience, trying to integrate Google services with AWS is challenging since they are designed to operate within their own ecosystems. I once faced a similar situation and ultimately moved my operations fully to AWS. I found that using AWS services like WorkMail for email and S3 for storage can help streamline operations, but it will indeed come with a learning curve. You’ll need to weigh the benefits of having everything consolidated against the comfort of familiar interfaces.
Been there. Gmail and Drive can’t run on AWS - they’re Google’s services, period.
Here’s what actually works: automate the data flow between them instead of forcing them together.
I sync Gmail attachments straight to S3, backup Drive files to AWS storage, and route emails through SES for processing. Treat them as separate systems but make them talk to each other.
You keep Gmail and Drive (because they’re great), but your data flows automatically to AWS where you can process, backup, or integrate with other services.
The automation does the heavy lifting - moves files, organizes data, triggers AWS workflows from email events. No more juggling platforms or hunting for files.
This beats trying to replace Gmail and Drive entirely. Best of both worlds, zero migration headaches.
Latenode makes these cross-platform automations dead simple. Way better than coding custom APIs.