Compare Azure Virtual Machines and Google Compute Engine 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go Per Month
Azure Virtual Machines
Star Rating
(389)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (34.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Virtual MachinesGoogle Compute Engine
Star Rating
(951)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.3% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Compute Engine excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Azure Virtual Machines. Users appreciate its impressive performance and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for those seeking a reliable IaaS solution.
- According to verified reviews, both platforms offer ease of use, but Google Compute Engine stands out for its user-friendly interface. Users mention that creating and managing virtual machines is straightforward, especially with the guidelines and tutorials provided, which enhance the onboarding experience.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Virtual Machines provide great flexibility and stability, particularly within the Azure ecosystem. Users highlight the ease of deploying and scaling resources, with features like Availability Sets and SKU options that help optimize cost versus performance.
- Users say that Google Compute Engine integrates seamlessly with other Google Cloud services, which simplifies deployment and management. This integration is a significant advantage for teams already utilizing Google’s ecosystem, enhancing overall productivity.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms have strong security features, Azure Virtual Machines are particularly favored for handling sensitive information. Users appreciate the security measures in place, such as AVD access for remote work, which is crucial for organizations managing client data.
- According to recent user feedback, Google Compute Engine has a larger volume of reviews, indicating a broader user base and more reliable insights. This extensive feedback highlights its strengths in cost-effective pricing and resource management, making it a compelling option for small businesses.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Virtual Machines
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
Azure Virtual Machines
No trial information availableGoogle Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
335
9.0
509
Ease of Use
8.6
335
8.6
511
Ease of Setup
8.6
201
8.6
335
Ease of Admin
8.6
192
8.6
214
Quality of Support
8.3
322
8.4
471
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
184
8.8
206
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
323
9.4
486
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
8.8
137
Management
Not enough data
8.3
136
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
8.9
136
Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Infrastructure Provision
8.9
63
8.7
178
8.6
55
8.4
176
9.0
52
8.5
168
7.2
48
7.8
160
8.3
53
8.6
168
9.3
61
9.2
182
8.5
48
8.3
163
9.1
57
8.7
179
Management
8.9
57
8.6
177
8.9
53
8.6
173
8.7
54
8.5
180
Functionality
8.8
53
8.9
176
Performance
8.5
26
9.0
116
8.3
25
8.6
112
9.0
26
8.5
111
Functionality
8.9
30
8.7
110
8.5
28
8.6
109
8.7
28
8.6
111
9.3
29
9.1
115
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Automated resource scaling
Not enough data
8.6
120
Not enough data
8.9
122
Scaling strategies
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.4
120
Visualization
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.4
120
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Virtual Machines and Google Compute Engine are categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Azure Virtual Machines has no unique categories
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms and Auto Scaling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Virtual Machines
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
29.8%
Computer Software
18.0%
Computer & Network Security
7.3%
Accounting
4.3%
Information Services
2.4%
Other
38.2%
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Computer Software
18.8%
Financial Services
6.5%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Other
46.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
What are Azure virtual machines used for?
2 Comments
RL
Some use cases:
Application Hosting, Development and Testing, Data Processing and Analytics, Disaster Recovery, High-Performance Computing (HPC), Hybrid...Read more
What is Azure Virtual Machines used for?
2 Comments
SP
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are used to run applications and workloads on virtualized server environments in the cloud. They allow you to deploy and manage...Read more
What does Google Compute Engine do?
4 Comments
IC
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...Read more
What is Google Compute Engine used for?
2 Comments
MR
Google Compute Engine (GCE) is a component of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) that provides virtual machines (VMs) running in Google's data centers. It is an...Read more
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