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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go Per Month
Akamai Cloud Computing
Star Rating
(401)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (71.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Akamai Cloud ComputingGoogle Compute Engine
Star Rating
(933)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Akamai Cloud excels in ease of setup, scoring 9.2 compared to Google Compute Engine's 8.6. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and straightforward onboarding process make it a preferred choice for small businesses looking to get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Akamai Cloud has a slight edge in quality of support, with a score of 9.1 versus Google Compute Engine's 8.4. Users appreciate the responsive customer service and comprehensive documentation provided by Akamai, which helps resolve issues more efficiently.
- Users on G2 highlight that both platforms offer robust virtual machine capabilities, but Google Compute Engine scores slightly higher at 9.2 compared to Akamai Cloud's 9.1. Reviewers say that Google’s VM options are more flexible, allowing for better customization to meet specific workload requirements.
- G2 users report that Akamai Cloud shines in the public cloud category with a score of 9.1, while Google Compute Engine follows with 8.7. Reviewers mention that Akamai's global network enhances performance and reliability for public cloud services, making it a strong contender for businesses with a global reach.
- Users say that both products are competitive in resource auto-scaling, but Google Compute Engine leads with a score of 8.9 compared to Akamai Cloud's 8.6. Reviewers mention that Google’s auto-scaling features are more advanced, allowing for better resource management during peak usage times.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms support hybrid cloud solutions equally at 8.5, Akamai Cloud's integration with existing on-premises infrastructure is often highlighted as more seamless, making it a preferred choice for businesses transitioning to the cloud.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Akamai Cloud Computing
No pricing availableGoogle Compute Engine
Beyond Free Tier and Free Trial
Pay As You Go
Per Month
Pricing for Compute Engine is based on per-second usage of the machine types, persistent disks, and other resources that you select for your virtual machines.
- Compute Engine charges for usage based on the following price sheet: https://cloud.google.com/compute/all-pricing
Free Trial
Akamai Cloud Computing
Free Trial is available
Google Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
309
9.0
497
Ease of Use
9.1
309
8.7
499
Ease of Setup
9.2
242
8.6
322
Ease of Admin
9.0
192
8.5
209
Quality of Support
9.1
283
8.4
459
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
187
8.8
201
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
295
9.4
475
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
136
Not enough data
8.7
134
Not enough data
8.8
134
Management
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.9
135
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
8.9
135
Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Infrastructure Provision
9.1
115
8.7
176
Feature Not Available
8.4
174
8.4
103
8.5
167
Feature Not Available
7.8
159
8.3
98
8.6
166
9.1
123
9.2
177
8.3
94
8.3
162
8.8
107
8.7
174
Management
9.2
117
8.6
176
8.8
118
8.6
171
8.9
118
8.5
176
Functionality
8.6
104
8.9
173
Performance
Not enough data
9.0
112
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
8.5
109
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.6
108
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
9.1
111
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Functionality
8.7
13
Not enough data
9.3
15
Not enough data
9.4
14
Not enough data
Reliability
8.3
13
Not enough data
9.6
13
Not enough data
Security
8.8
13
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Compatibility
9.3
14
Not enough data
9.4
13
Not enough data
Automated resource scaling
Not enough data
8.6
118
Not enough data
8.9
117
Scaling strategies
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.4
118
Visualization
Not enough data
8.3
118
Not enough data
8.4
118
Usability - Load Balancing
9.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Load Balancing
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
Security & Compliance - Load Balancing
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.4
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
9.0
15
Not enough data
Management
9.5
19
Not enough data
9.4
19
Not enough data
9.4
18
Not enough data
Organization
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.4
17
Not enough data
Development
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.9
18
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
9.6
19
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Akamai Cloud Computing and Google Compute Engine are categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Unique Categories
Akamai Cloud Computing is categorized as Block Storage, Object Storage Solutions, Load Balancing, Container Orchestration, and Container Management
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms, Server Virtualization, and Auto Scaling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Akamai Cloud Computing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Compute Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
21.5%
Computer Software
21.2%
Computer & Network Security
7.6%
Internet
4.5%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
41.8%
Information Technology and Services
20.3%
Computer Software
18.9%
Financial Services
6.5%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Other
46.7%
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