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Compare Google Cloud APIs and IBM Watson Discovery 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free
Google Cloud APIs
Star Rating
(24)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud APIsIBM Watson Discovery
Star Rating
(97)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansGoogle Cloud APIs vs IBM Watson Discovery
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found IBM Watson Discovery easier to use and set up. However, Google Cloud APIs is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Google Cloud APIs overall.
- Reviewers felt that Google Cloud APIs meets the needs of their business better than IBM Watson Discovery.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Google Cloud APIs and IBM Watson Discovery provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Cloud APIs over IBM Watson Discovery.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud APIs
No pricing availableIBM Watson Discovery
1. LITE
Free
Assumes average document size. Storage limits may also apply. When you upgrade to a paid plan, you'll keep any content you have ingested.
- 0-1,000 documents
- 200 news queries
- 1 custom model
Free Trial
Google Cloud APIs
No trial information availableIBM Watson Discovery
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
19
8.7
56
Ease of Use
8.4
19
9.0
56
Ease of Setup
8.3
11
8.4
23
Ease of Admin
8.8
8
8.2
22
Quality of Support
8.5
17
8.5
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
8
7.9
23
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
19
8.5
53
Features by Category
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.3
24
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
8.7
28
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud APIs and IBM Watson Discovery share no categories
Unique Categories
Google Cloud APIs is categorized as API Marketplace
IBM Watson Discovery is categorized as Enterprise Search Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud APIs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Watson Discovery
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
Computer Software
23.8%
Information Technology and Services
14.3%
Internet
9.5%
Computer & Network Security
9.5%
Accounting
9.5%
Other
33.3%
Computer Software
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Accounting
8.0%
Higher Education
6.7%
Banking
6.7%
Other
53.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Google Cloud APIs has no discussions with answers
IBM Watson Discovery has no discussions with answers
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