Compare Google Cloud Infrastructure and Google Compute Engine 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go Per Month
Google Cloud Infrastructure
Star Rating
(15)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud InfrastructureGoogle Compute Engine
Star Rating
(952)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
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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 Google Cloud Infrastructure. Users appreciate its impressive performance and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for many.
- Users say that Google Compute Engine's ease of use is a standout feature, with many highlighting how creating and managing virtual machines becomes straightforward once familiar with the platform. In contrast, Google Cloud Infrastructure faces challenges in this area, with users noting a steeper learning curve.
- According to verified reviews, Google Compute Engine offers a more cost-effective pricing model, which is frequently mentioned as a key advantage. While Google Cloud Infrastructure is recognized for its durability and reliability, users often cite pricing as a primary factor in their decision-making.
- Reviewers mention that Google Compute Engine integrates seamlessly with other Google Cloud services, enhancing deployment and scalability. This integration is less emphasized in user feedback for Google Cloud Infrastructure, which may limit its appeal for those seeking a cohesive ecosystem.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by Google Compute Engine, with many users expressing satisfaction with the guidelines and tutorials available on the platform. In comparison, Google Cloud Infrastructure's support is seen as less robust, with users rating it lower in this aspect.
- Users report that Google Cloud Infrastructure is recognized for its high-performance computing capabilities, which some users find beneficial for specific workloads. However, this advantage does not outweigh the overall satisfaction and user experience reported for Google Compute Engine, which remains the more favored option among users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Infrastructure
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
Google Cloud Infrastructure
No trial information availableGoogle Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
14
9.0
509
Ease of Use
8.2
14
8.6
511
Ease of Setup
7.3
5
8.6
335
Ease of Admin
7.7
5
8.6
214
Quality of Support
7.6
14
8.4
471
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.0
5
8.8
206
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
14
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
8.6
12
8.7
178
7.8
13
8.4
176
8.2
12
8.5
168
8.8
10
7.8
160
9.0
10
8.6
168
9.0
12
9.2
182
8.7
10
8.3
163
7.6
12
8.7
179
Management
8.6
12
8.6
177
9.2
12
8.6
173
8.5
12
8.5
180
Functionality
8.2
13
8.9
176
Performance
Not enough data
9.0
116
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.5
111
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
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
Google Cloud Infrastructure and Google Compute Engine are categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Infrastructure has no unique categories
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms, Server Virtualization, and Auto Scaling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Infrastructure
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
Computer Software
40.0%
Computer & Network Security
13.3%
Retail
6.7%
Media Production
6.7%
Hospital & Health Care
6.7%
Other
26.7%
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%
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Discussions
Google Cloud Infrastructure has no discussions with answers
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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