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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
No pricing available
Google Cloud SQL
Star Rating
(352)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansPrometheus
Star Rating
(59)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PrometheusSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Prometheus excels in real-time monitoring capabilities, with a score of 9.6, while Google Cloud SQL also performs well but slightly lower in this area, indicating that Prometheus may be the better choice for those prioritizing immediate insights.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud SQL offers superior data encryption and user access control features, both scoring 9.1, which is a significant advantage for organizations focused on security compliance compared to Prometheus's lower scores in these areas.
- G2 users highlight that Prometheus has a strong performance in data replication with a score of 9.2, but Google Cloud SQL matches this performance, suggesting that both products are reliable in maintaining data integrity across systems.
- Users on G2 indicate that Google Cloud SQL shines in backup and recovery processes, scoring 9.0, while Prometheus falls short with a score of 7.9, making Google Cloud SQL a more robust option for businesses that require reliable data recovery solutions.
- Reviewers say that Prometheus has a more user-friendly setup process, scoring 8.0, compared to Google Cloud SQL's 9.1, which may appeal to teams looking for a quicker onboarding experience.
- Users report that Google Cloud SQL's query language capabilities are rated higher at 9.1, compared to Prometheus's 8.5, indicating that Google Cloud SQL may provide a more powerful and flexible querying experience for complex data needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud SQL
Committed Use Discounts
Pay As You Go
Per Month
You can lower the cost by purchasing 1-year or 3-year commitment plans. Visit cloud.google.com/sql/pricing to check pricing for your region.
- CPU and memory
- Other features are available only through on-demand model
Prometheus
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Cloud SQL
Free Trial is available
Prometheus
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
249
8.8
51
Ease of Use
9.2
256
8.1
52
Ease of Setup
9.2
109
8.1
36
Ease of Admin
9.1
97
8.1
31
Quality of Support
8.8
243
7.8
39
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
95
8.7
21
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
245
8.5
48
Features by Category
Management
8.8
94
8.0
11
8.9
96
8.3
11
9.2
100
8.5
12
9.0
98
8.2
10
9.1
98
7.8
12
Maintenance
9.0
98
8.7
9
9.1
103
8.0
10
8.7
98
8.5
11
Security
9.2
98
7.8
10
9.2
99
7.3
10
Management
9.1
107
Not enough data
9.3
107
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.3
100
Not enough data
Support
8.9
107
Not enough data
9.1
107
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
Security
9.1
102
Not enough data
9.1
105
Not enough data
9.2
105
Not enough data
9.2
109
Not enough data
Performance
9.1
108
Not enough data
9.1
104
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
8.8
102
Not enough data
9.0
102
Not enough data
Database Features
9.2
128
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
128
Not enough data
9.0
127
Not enough data
9.3
124
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
9.3
125
Not enough data
Alerts management
Not enough data
7.6
14
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.3
15
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.1
15
Automation
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.6
15
Analysis
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.1
16
Not enough data
7.7
16
Not enough data
8.5
16
Issue Resolution
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.6
13
Configuration
9.2
91
Not enough data
8.7
84
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
9.4
86
Not enough data
Database Administration
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
8.8
81
Not enough data
Availability
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.2
90
Not enough data
8.9
85
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
Security
8.7
73
Not enough data
9.1
79
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
Data Management
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud SQL and Prometheus are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud SQL is categorized as Relational Databases and Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Prometheus is categorized as Container Monitoring and Time Series Databases
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud SQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Prometheus
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
23.1%
Computer Software
17.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.5%
Banking
5.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.2%
Other
42.4%
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
25.9%
Internet
6.9%
Telecommunications
5.2%
Logistics and Supply Chain
3.4%
Other
27.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Cloud SQL?
3 Comments
UZ
Google Cloud SQL is a fully-managed database service that makes it easy to set up, maintain, manage, and administer your relational databases on Google Cloud...Read more
How much is Google Cloud SQL?
2 Comments
PS
It depends on different type of instances and configuration you use. It starts from 0.01 USD per hour.Read more
What is Google Cloud SQL used for?
1 Comment
HC
Cloud SQL automates tasks such as: Backups, Replication, Patches, Encryption, Storage capacity increases.Read more
What does Prometheus do?
1 Comment
HJ
Promothesus is metrics dashboard for your microservices which is based on monitoring your applicationRead more
Prometheus has no more discussions with answers
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