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# Amazon EC2 vs Google Compute Engine Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Amazon EC2** [

4.6/5(1,201)

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

**Google Compute Engine** [

4.5/5(953)

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Amazon EC2**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Google Compute Engine**
Free Trial

**Pay As You Go** Per Month · Beyond Free Tier and Free Trial

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Amazon EC2**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 151 responses

**Google Compute Engine**
3 months

Based on 38 responses

Return on Investment

**Amazon EC2**
17 months

Based on 113 responses

**Google Compute Engine**
10 months7 months sooner

Based on 31 responses

Perceived Cost

**Amazon EC2**
$$$$$

**Google Compute Engine**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Amazon EC2**
14%

**Google Compute Engine**
17%3% more

Pros & Cons

**Amazon EC2**
[
Ease of Use (54)
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1329964&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Scalability (36)
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1330732&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (25)
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1331088&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Complexity (24)
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1331215&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Google Compute Engine**
[
Ease of Use (65)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1735696&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Scalability (60)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1733762&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Pricing Issues (42)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1736656&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (38)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1734763&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Amazon EC2**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_b3390b4cc3d92e87d570895f7358c003/amazon-cloudwatch.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon CloudWatch

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

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6f7467a9095411d659210c508d7bb82a/amazon-elastic-kubernetes-service-amazon-eks.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon Elastic Kubernetes...

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-elastic-kubernetes-service-amazon-eks/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_3a7a925cc43d97814fa81ec2d6c06f45/amazon-rds-on-outposts.jpeg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon RDS on Outposts

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-rds-on-outposts/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0148ca76408710a295015ec26b43fd3e/amazon-relational-database-service-rds.jpg "Product Avatar Image")

Amazon Relational Database...

](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-relational-database-service-rds/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/integrations)

**Google Compute Engine**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_083e9816c543715e87591bf0e68c2734/airbyte.png "Product Avatar Image")

Airbyte

](https://www.g2.com/products/airbyte/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_9a79d61fd9bf19162220cb5f1e92d410/docker-inc-docker.png "Product Avatar Image")

Docker hub

](https://www.g2.com/products/docker-inc-docker/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6f53bf0d0d0e9d6f37be0bcd3ad250ab/google-cloud-load-balancing.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Cloud Load Balancing

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-load-balancing/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/google-cloud-monitoring.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Cloud Monitoring

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-monitoring/reviews)[
View all
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/integrations)

Screenshots

**Amazon EC2**
 ![Amazon EC2 screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/41423/uploads_2Fe6088a7d-654a-4b1d-9aa4-bfbbe33cd2f4_2FAmazon_EC2.png)

**Google Compute Engine**
 ![Google Compute Engine screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1247347/Screen-Shot-2022-10-17-at-12.04.26-PM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Amazon EC2**

9.2

9.21,013

**Google Compute Engine**

9.0

9.0506

Ease of Use

**Amazon EC2**

8.6

8.61,021

**Google Compute Engine**

8.7

8.7508

Ease of Setup

**Amazon EC2**

8.5

8.5546

**Google Compute Engine**

8.6

8.6333

Ease of Admin

**Amazon EC2**

8.7

8.7480

**Google Compute Engine**

8.6

8.6213

Quality of Support

**Amazon EC2**

8.7

8.7973

**Google Compute Engine**

8.4

8.4467

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Amazon EC2**

9.0

9.0469

**Google Compute Engine**

8.8

8.8205

Product Direction (% positive)

**Amazon EC2**

9.2

9.2929

**Google Compute Engine**

9.4

9.4483

Features

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

8.9

251

8.6

204

Infrastructure Provision

Public Cloud

9.3(won by 0.5)

202

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

8.8

174

Private Cloud

8.9(won by 0.5)

182

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

8.4

173

Hybrid Cloud

8.8(won by 0.3)

167

8.5

164

Bare Metal

8.1(won by 0.2)

141

7.9

157

High-Performance Computing (HPC)

9.1(won by 0.4)

166

8.7

165

Virtual Machines (VMs)

9.4(won by 0.2)

213

9.2

179

Edge Computing

8.9(won by 0.6)

156

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

8.3

159

Virtual Networks

9.0(won by 0.2)

187

8.8

176

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Pay by Usage

8.7(won by 0.1)

210

8.6

174

Usage Tracking

8.6

187

8.7(won by 0.1)

170

Performance Tracking

8.9(won by 0.4)

183

8.5

176

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Resource Auto-Scaling

9.2(won by 0.3)

192

8.9

173

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 Management Platforms[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

153

Functionality

Cloud Consolidation

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

136

Cloud Orchestration

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

135

Cloud Optimization

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

136

Management

Cloud Cost Analytics

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

135

Cloud Security

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

136

Security Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

134

Cloud Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

135

Capacity Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Cloud Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

14

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

14

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

14

Data Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Performance Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Catalog

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multitenancy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Virtualization[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.6

125

Performance

Scalability

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

115

Portability

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

110

Data Recovery

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

109

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

OS Integration

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

109

Resource Saving

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

108

Performance Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

110

Security

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

114

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

15

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

14

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

14

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

14

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

14

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

14

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machine Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Server

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

VDI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machine Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto Scaling[Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

133

Automated resource scaling

Automatic resource discovery

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

116

Smart scaling

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

118

Scaling strategies

Pre-defined optimization strategies

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

117

Predictive scaling

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

116

Visualization

Unified scaling

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

115

Dashboard

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

116

AWS Marketplace[Hide 3 FeaturesShow 3 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.3

8

Not enough data

Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

Autonomous Task Execution

9.2(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

9.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

9.5(won by default)

7

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Amazon EC2](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476475/amazon-ec2.svg "Amazon EC2")](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews)

Amazon EC2

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

40.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

25.2%

[![Google Compute Engine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/google-compute-engine.png "Google Compute Engine")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews)

Google Compute Engine

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

36.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

33.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

40.1%

36.3%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

34.7%

30.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

25.2%

33.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Amazon EC2](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476475/amazon-ec2.svg "Amazon EC2")](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews)
Amazon EC2

Information Technology and Services

25.3%

Computer Software

23.7%

Computer & Network Security

3.6%

Financial Services

3.1%

Internet

3.0%

Other

41.2%

[![Google Compute Engine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_aeae116c52945fdecd7ed16d621cb315/google-compute-engine.png "Google Compute Engine")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews)
Google Compute Engine

Information Technology and Services

20.7%

Computer Software

19.0%

Financial Services

6.5%

Computer & Network Security

4.2%

Marketing and Advertising

3.2%

Other

46.5%

FAQs

## Amazon EC2 vs Google Compute Engine FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Amazon EC2 vs Google Compute Engine?

Amazon EC2 stands out for its slightly higher reviewer satisfaction and support scores, while Google Compute Engine is noted for its ease of use and setup.

| [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) | [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.6/5 (1,200 reviews) | 4.5/5 (953 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.5 | 8.6 |
| 8.7 | 8.4 |
| Scalability (37 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (65 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine compare?

Amazon EC2 is rated higher for price satisfaction, making it the stronger value according to reviewers.

- **Amazon EC2:** In recent reviews, many cite the pay-as-you-go model and flexible pricing as cost-effective, but note that pricing complexity and unexpected charges can occur if resources are not monitored.
- **Google Compute Engine:** Reviewers appreciate the per-second billing and automatic sustained-use discounts, but frequently mention that the pricing structure is confusing and costs can rise quickly without careful management.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to Amazon EC2 for more predictable cost management and to Google Compute Engine for automatic discounts and custom machine types.

### What are the best alternatives to Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine?

The top 3 alternatives to Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine are Azure Virtual Machines, DigitalOcean, and Vultr.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) | 4.6/5 (1,200 reviews) | Small-Business | Flexible pricing, but complexity and unexpected charges noted | Scalability |
| [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) | 4.5/5 (953 reviews) | Small-Business | Automatic discounts, but confusing pricing structure | Ease of Use |
| [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) | 4.4/5 (393 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Integration with Microsoft ecosystem |
| [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) | 4.6/5 (756 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and developer-friendly experience |
| [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) | 4.3/5 (288 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Simple deployment and cost-effectiveness |

### Which Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) features should I prioritize when comparing Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine?

Buyers should prioritize scalability, ease of use, pricing transparency, integrations, and support quality when comparing Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine.

- **Scalability:** Amazon EC2 (37 all-time mentions), Google Compute Engine (60 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** Amazon EC2 (8.6), Google Compute Engine (8.7); all-time mentions: Amazon EC2 (55), Google Compute Engine (65)
- **Pricing Transparency:** Pricing issues are cited in Amazon EC2 (17 all-time mentions) and Google Compute Engine (42 all-time mentions)
- **Integrations:** Amazon EC2 (19 all-time mentions), Google Compute Engine (42 all-time mentions)
- **Support Quality:** Amazon EC2 (8.7), Google Compute Engine (8.4)

### What are the pros and cons of Amazon EC2 vs Google Compute Engine?

Amazon EC2's headline strength is scalability, while Google Compute Engine is most praised for ease of use.

- **Amazon EC2 strengths:** Scalability (37 all-time mentions), flexibility (30), reliability (23), integrations (19), security (16), cost-effectiveness (15)
- **Amazon EC2 trade-offs:** Complexity (25), expensive (25), pricing issues (17), learning difficulty (14), not user-friendly (14)
- **Google Compute Engine strengths:** Ease of use (65 all-time mentions), scalability (60), flexibility (45), integrations (42), performance (40), customization (28), cost-effectiveness (23)
- **Google Compute Engine trade-offs:** Pricing issues (42), expensive (38), cost management (29), complexity (28), complex pricing (23)

### Is Amazon EC2 or Google Compute Engine better for small businesses?

Both Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine are primarily used by small businesses, but Google Compute Engine receives more frequent praise for ease of use in this segment.

- **Amazon EC2:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight scalability and flexibility, but note a steeper learning curve for beginners.
- **Google Compute Engine:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently cite ease of use, straightforward setup, and strong integration with Google Cloud services as advantages for small businesses.

### Which Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform has better integrations?

Google Compute Engine is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and higher all-time counts.

- **Amazon EC2:** Docker (11 all-time mentions), Python (7 all-time mentions)
- **Google Compute Engine:** Docker (14 all-time mentions), frequent mentions of integration with Google Cloud Platform services and IAM in recent reviews

### How do Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine compare on customer support?

Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine score within 0.3 points on Quality of Support, with Amazon EC2 at 8.7 and Google Compute Engine at 8.4, indicating near parity.

- **Amazon EC2:** Reviewers frequently mention reliable support, but note that support can be less accessible for beginners and may require additional effort for complex issues.
- **Google Compute Engine:** Reviewers describe support as generally good, especially for enterprise plans, but mention that premium support can be costly and response times may be slower for smaller organizations.

### Which is easier to implement, Amazon EC2 or Google Compute Engine?

Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine are nearly equal on Ease of Setup, with Google Compute Engine scoring 8.6 and Amazon EC2 8.5, indicating parity.

- **Amazon EC2:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward for those with technical knowledge, but note a steeper learning curve for beginners and complexity in initial configuration.
- **Google Compute Engine:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy and fast setup, intuitive UI, and a smoother experience for new users, with particular praise for the SSH button and integration with Google Cloud tools.

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Alternatives

**Amazon EC2 Alternatives**

 ![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)

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

[
Azure Virtual Machines
](/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews)

 ![Vultr](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/27c97c7af6d802b5402dcad97f585a40/vultr.svg "Vultr")

[
Vultr
](/products/vultr/reviews)

**Google Compute Engine Alternatives**

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

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Azure Virtual Machines
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 ![Vultr](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/27c97c7af6d802b5402dcad97f585a40/vultr.svg "Vultr")

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

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

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Akamai Cloud Computing
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## Amazon EC2 vs Google Compute Engine

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Google Compute Engine easier to use and set up. However, Amazon EC2 is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Amazon EC2 overall.

- Reviewers felt that Amazon EC2 meets the needs of their business better than Google Compute Engine.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Amazon EC2 is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Compute Engine over Amazon EC2.