Compare Google Compute Engine and Rubrik 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
No pricing available
Google 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
Browse all 2 pricing plansRubrik
Star Rating
(135)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about RubrikSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Compute Engine excels in providing users with flexibility and control over their virtual machine configurations. Users appreciate the ability to tailor their infrastructure by selecting the exact CPU, memory, and disk types needed for their applications, making it a great choice for those who require customization.
- Users say that Rubrik stands out for its ease of use and intuitive interface. Many reviewers highlight how the platform simplifies daily tasks, with one user noting that onboarding new team members has become significantly faster due to the clean UI and straightforward processes.
- According to verified reviews, Google Compute Engine's implementation process is praised for its quick setup, with users enjoying features like the one-click SSH access that eliminates the need for additional terminal installations. This convenience is a significant advantage for those looking to get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that Rubrik's initial setup is exceptionally user-friendly, with one user rating it a perfect score for its simplicity. This ease of deployment is a major plus for organizations that want to minimize downtime and streamline their backup processes.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Google Compute Engine offers robust features, some users feel it may require a steeper learning curve for those unfamiliar with cloud management. This contrasts with Rubrik, where users find the onboarding process to be straightforward and less daunting.
- Users report that both platforms provide reliable support, but Rubrik receives slightly higher marks for its customer service. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Rubrik's support team, which can be crucial for businesses that rely heavily on backup and recovery solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google 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
Rubrik
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
Rubrik
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
509
8.9
105
Ease of Use
8.6
511
9.2
108
Ease of Setup
8.6
335
9.1
95
Ease of Admin
8.6
214
9.1
82
Quality of Support
8.4
471
8.9
102
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
206
9.1
81
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
486
9.8
105
Features by Category
Compatibility
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
9.4
57
Not enough data
8.9
48
Management
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
9.3
52
Not enough data
9.2
57
Compliance
Not enough data
9.1
59
Not enough data
8.8
55
Not enough data
9.2
53
Agentic AI - Server Backup
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
Data Protection
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
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
137
8.7
21
8.7
136
9.0
21
8.8
137
9.0
21
Management
8.3
136
8.2
18
9.0
137
9.3
21
8.7
135
8.5
21
8.9
136
9.2
23
Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
Infrastructure Provision
8.7
178
Not enough data
8.4
176
Not enough data
8.5
168
Not enough data
7.8
160
Not enough data
8.6
168
Not enough data
9.2
182
Not enough data
8.3
163
Not enough data
8.7
179
Not enough data
Management
8.6
177
Not enough data
8.6
173
Not enough data
8.5
180
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
176
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.8
33
Not enough data
8.8
34
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
9.1
35
Solution Provision
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
8.1
31
Not enough data
8.9
32
ServiceNow Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
8.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
6
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
6
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
6
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
8
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
9
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.3
9
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
9.0
7
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
8
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
9.0
116
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.5
111
Not enough data
Functionality
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
9.1
115
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
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
Not enough data
Automated resource scaling
8.6
120
Not enough data
8.9
122
Not enough data
Scaling strategies
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
Visualization
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.4
120
Not enough data
Discovery & Classification - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Risk Prioritization - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Remediation & Governance - Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cloud Visibility
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Identity
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
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
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Compute Engine and Rubrik are categorized as Cloud Management Platforms
Unique Categories
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Server Virtualization, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Auto Scaling
Rubrik is categorized as Data Replication, Server Backup, ServiceNow Store Apps, Data Warehouse, Cloud Data Security, and Data Security Posture Management (DSPM)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Compute Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Rubrik
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
21.1%
Computer Software
18.8%
Financial Services
6.5%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Other
46.3%
Information Technology and Services
15.8%
Higher Education
11.4%
Hospital & Health Care
8.8%
Government Administration
5.3%
Law Practice
5.3%
Other
53.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
What functionality is supported on Rubrik Edge?
2 Comments
Official Response from Rubrik
Rubrik Edge supports all functionality that a physical brik can support. Specifically, edge can do the following and more:
—Rubrik UI with complete...Read more
What is Radar?
1 Comment
Official Response from Rubrik
Radar is the latest application on the Polaris SaaS platform. We created Radar to help our prospects and customers minimize the impact of...Read more
What does "enterprise hybrid cloud" even mean?
1 Comment
Official Response from Rubrik
Analyst firms describe the hybrid cloud as the coordinated use of two ore more cloud environments. This mixes private cloud, public cloud, and traditional...Read more
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