# Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets vs Google Compute Engine Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- **G2 reviewers report** that Google Compute Engine excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets. Users appreciate its **impressive performance** and **flexibility** , making it a preferred choice for many.
- **According to verified reviews** , Google Compute Engine has a much larger user base, with 857 reviews compared to Azure's 27. This suggests that the feedback for Google is more reliable and reflective of a broader range of user experiences.
- **Users say** that Google Compute Engine's integration with other Google Cloud services enhances its usability, allowing for straightforward management of virtual machines. Reviewers highlight that the platform provides **proper guidelines and tutorials** , making it easier for new users to get started.
- **Reviewers mention** that Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets shines with its user interface, which many find to be the best among competitors. Users appreciate how **easy it is to spin up a Virtual Machine** in just a few minutes, thanks to its intuitive, UI-based approach.
- **According to recent feedback** , Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets is particularly favored by enterprise users, who value its **security features** and capabilities for disaster recovery. This makes it a strong contender for businesses with specific compliance and security needs.
- **G2 reviewers note** that while Azure has a higher score for ease of administration, Google Compute Engine still offers a user-friendly experience with its **cost-effective pricing model** and flexibility, appealing to small businesses looking for scalable solutions.



| | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 30 | 952 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (44.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (36.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Pay As You Go Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets

Pros:
- Cloud Storage (2 reviews)
- Services (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Interface Design (1 reviews)
- Slow Deployment (1 reviews)

### Google Compute Engine

Pros:
- Ease of Use (76 reviews)
- Scalability (69 reviews)

Cons:
- Pricing Issues (49 reviews)
- Expensive (45 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (506 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.8 (23 reviews) | 8.7 (508 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | 8.6 (333 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (213 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | 8.4 (467 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.5 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (205 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 9.4 (483 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Google Compute Engine

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Beyond Free Tier and Free Trial

Price: Pay As You Go Per Month

Description: 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. 

Key Features:
- Compute Engine charges for usage based on the following price sheet: https://cloud.google.com/compute/all-pricing

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | 8.6/10 | 153 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (136 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (135 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (136 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.3 (135 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | 8.9 (136 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (134 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.9 (135 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 

### Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | 8.6/10 | 204 |

#### Infrastructure Provision

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Public Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.8 (174 reviews) | 
| **Private Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.4 (173 reviews) | 
| **Hybrid Cloud** | Not enough data | 8.5 (164 reviews) | 
| **Bare Metal** | Not enough data | 7.9 (157 reviews) | 
| **High-Performance Computing (HPC)** | Not enough data | 8.7 (165 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines (VMs)** | Not enough data | 9.2 (179 reviews) | 
| **Edge Computing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (159 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Networks** | Not enough data | 8.8 (176 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | 8.6 (174 reviews) | 
| **Usage Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (170 reviews) | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (176 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource Auto-Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (173 reviews) | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | 8.6/10 | 125 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.0 (115 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | 8.6 (110 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | 8.5 (109 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | 8.7 (109 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | 8.6 (108 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (110 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | 9.1 (114 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | 8.3 (14 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (14 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.7 (14 reviews) | 

### Auto Scaling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets** | N/A | N/A |
| **Google Compute Engine** | 8.5/10 | 133 |

#### Automated resource scaling

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automatic resource discovery** | Not enough data | 8.6 (116 reviews) | 
| **Smart scaling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (118 reviews) | 

#### Scaling strategies

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Pre-defined optimization strategies** | Not enough data | 8.3 (117 reviews) | 
| **Predictive scaling** | Not enough data | 8.4 (116 reviews) | 

#### Visualization

| Feature | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Unified scaling** | Not enough data | 8.3 (115 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.4 (116 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization)


**Unique to Google Compute Engine (2):** [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [Auto Scaling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auto-scaling)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets | Google Compute Engine | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 25.9% | 36.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.6% | 30.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 44.4% | 33.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets

- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.5%
- **Accounting:** 11.1%
- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Investment Banking:** 7.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 7.4%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 3.7%
- **Automotive:** 3.7%
- **Commercial Real Estate:** 3.7%
- **Education Management:** 3.7%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 25.9%

#### 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%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Internet:** 2.2%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.1%
- **Consulting:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 35.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets

- [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1196 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews)
- [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (749 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (665 reviews)
- [Automation Anywhere Agentic Process Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/automation-anywhere-agentic-process-automation/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (5586 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2395 reviews)
- [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [UltaHost](https://www.g2.com/products/ultahost/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews)

### Alternatives to Google Compute Engine

- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (287 reviews)
- [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1196 reviews)
- [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (749 reviews)
- [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [Hostwinds](https://www.g2.com/products/hostwinds/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (438 reviews)
- [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2395 reviews)
- [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (665 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets

No discussions available for this product.

### Google Compute Engine

- Title: [What does Google Compute Engine do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-google-compute-engine-do) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can deploy a VM instance within minutes via the Google Compute Engine, connect to your instance via SSH, and monitor metrics like CPU, Network, Memory..."
- Title: [What is Google Compute Engine used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-google-compute-engine-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Virtual machine implementation in the Cloud"
- Title: [What is a compute instance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-compute-instance) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "It is virtual machine offering from Google Cloud"
- Title: [Is Google Compute Engine PaaS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-compute-engine-paas) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No"
- Title: [Can I get the manual to understand the different features of it ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-get-the-manual-to-understand-the-different-features-of-it) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "This is the official documentation: https://cloud.google.com/docs
This might help you.
"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-virtual-machine-scale-sets-vs-google-compute-engine)