Compare Google Cloud SQL and Snowflake 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.1% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
$2 Compute/Hour
Google Cloud SQL
Star Rating
(365)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSnowflake
Star Rating
(692)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Snowflake excels in handling large datasets with impressive speed, allowing teams to analyze data without the burden of infrastructure management. Users appreciate its ability to separate compute and storage, which simplifies scaling performance as needed.
- Users say Google Cloud SQL stands out for its straightforward management of databases, with many highlighting the ease of setup and maintenance. Reviewers find that scaling and backups are simple, which reduces ongoing operational overhead.
- According to verified reviews, Snowflake's user-friendly interface is frequently praised, especially for those familiar with SQL. The platform's AI features assist users in writing queries, making it accessible for teams with varying levels of expertise.
- Reviewers mention that while Google Cloud SQL is easy to implement, some users feel it may not offer the same level of advanced analytics capabilities as Snowflake. This can be a consideration for teams looking for robust data analysis tools.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Snowflake's operational complexity is significantly reduced, which is a major advantage for teams focused on analytics rather than infrastructure. This allows users to concentrate on deriving insights from their data.
- Users note that Google Cloud SQL's reliability in scaling without much operational overhead is a key benefit, making it a solid choice for businesses that prioritize ease of use and straightforward database management.
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
Snowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
Compute usage is billed on a per-second basis, with a minimum of 60 seconds. You can secure price discounts with pre-purchased Snowflake capacity options.
- Complete SQL Data Warehouse
- Secure Data Sharing across regions / clouds
- Premier Support 24 x 365
Free Trial
Google Cloud SQL
Free Trial is available
Snowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
254
9.1
525
Ease of Use
9.2
262
9.0
561
Ease of Setup
9.1
115
8.9
346
Ease of Admin
9.0
98
8.7
213
Quality of Support
8.8
246
8.7
481
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
96
9.0
215
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
251
9.2
495
Features by Category
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Deployment
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Operations
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
System
Not enough data
9.2
28
Model Development
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.7
29
Model Development
Not enough data
8.7
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
24
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
29
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
155
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
158
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
163
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.7
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
187
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.3
191
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
183
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
81
Not enough data
8.1
81
Management
8.8
94
8.9
84
8.8
96
9.1
84
9.2
100
9.4
91
8.9
98
9.0
88
9.1
98
9.1
89
Maintenance
9.0
99
9.3
87
9.1
104
9.0
85
8.7
99
9.3
88
Security
9.2
98
9.2
86
9.2
99
9.3
89
Management
9.1
106
Not enough data
9.3
106
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
Support
8.9
106
Not enough data
9.1
107
Not enough data
8.9
102
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
Security
9.1
101
Not enough data
9.1
104
Not enough data
9.2
104
Not enough data
9.2
108
Not enough data
Performance
9.1
110
Not enough data
9.0
103
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
8.8
101
Not enough data
9.0
101
Not enough data
Database Features
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.2
132
Not enough data
9.1
130
Not enough data
9.0
130
Not enough data
9.3
124
Not enough data
8.9
124
Not enough data
9.2
125
Not enough data
Storage
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Availability
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.2
41
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
44
Security
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
9.2
38
Support
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.1
35
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
25
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.0
24
Configuration
9.2
92
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
9.0
91
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.4
87
Not enough data
Database Administration
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
Availability
9.2
93
Not enough data
9.2
91
Not enough data
8.9
86
Not enough data
8.9
84
Not enough data
Security
8.7
74
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
8.9
75
Not enough data
Data Management
9.2
82
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
Database
Not enough data
8.9
98
Not enough data
9.3
101
Not enough data
9.3
95
Integrations
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.7
81
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.7
81
Processing
Not enough data
9.3
96
Not enough data
9.1
94
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.4
87
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
9.1
81
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
78
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud SQL and Snowflake are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud SQL is categorized as Relational Databases and Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud SQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Snowflake
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
23.6%
Computer Software
17.8%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.4%
Banking
5.8%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.1%
Other
42.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.1%
Computer Software
13.2%
Financial Services
10.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Other
53.2%
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Discussions
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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
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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?
2 Comments
HC
Cloud SQL automates tasks such as: Backups, Replication, Patches, Encryption, Storage capacity increases.Read more
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4 Comments
VT
Please go through this link: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/streams
You might get a pertinent response from it.
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