Compare Google Compute Engine and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.0% 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 plansSUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Star Rating
(72)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SUSE Linux Enterprise ServerSummary
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- G2 reviewers report that Google Compute Engine excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server. Users appreciate its impressive performance and flexibility, making it a popular choice for small businesses looking for a cost-effective solution.
- Users say that SUSE Linux Enterprise Server shines in its stability and security, with many highlighting the reliability of updates that do not disrupt existing workloads. This makes it a strong contender for enterprises that prioritize timely security updates and knowledgeable support.
- Reviewers mention that Google Compute Engine offers a user-friendly experience, with features that are easily accessible and well-documented. New users find the platform straightforward to navigate, especially when creating and managing virtual machines, which is a significant advantage for those new to cloud services.
- According to verified reviews, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is praised for its ease of deployment and management, particularly with tools like Suse Manager. Users with limited Linux experience find it approachable, which can be a deciding factor for organizations transitioning to Linux-based systems.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Google Compute Engine has a robust feature set, it faces challenges in areas like ease of setup compared to SUSE. Users have noted that SUSE's setup process is more intuitive, which can be crucial for teams looking to minimize downtime during implementation.
- Users report that both platforms provide solid support, but SUSE Linux Enterprise Server edges out with its quick response times and expertise from support staff. This can be particularly beneficial for enterprises that require immediate assistance to resolve issues and maintain operational continuity.
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
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
509
9.0
36
Ease of Use
8.6
511
8.9
54
Ease of Setup
8.6
335
9.1
43
Ease of Admin
8.6
214
9.2
27
Quality of Support
8.4
471
8.8
34
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
206
9.3
24
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
486
10.0
34
Features by Category
Functionality
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
8.8
137
Not enough data
Management
8.3
136
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
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
8.6
7
8.4
176
9.3
7
8.5
168
9.0
5
7.8
160
9.0
8
8.6
168
8.5
8
9.2
182
9.5
7
8.3
163
8.6
7
8.7
179
8.1
8
Management
8.6
177
7.5
6
8.6
173
8.6
6
8.5
180
8.1
7
Functionality
8.9
176
7.7
8
Performance
9.0
116
9.4
8
8.6
112
8.3
8
8.5
111
8.9
9
Functionality
8.7
110
8.8
8
8.6
109
8.8
10
8.6
111
8.8
10
9.1
115
9.8
10
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
Agentic AI - SAP Store
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 Compute Engine and SUSE Linux Enterprise Server are categorized as Server Virtualization and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Unique Categories
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms and Auto Scaling
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server is categorized as SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Compute Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
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
16.1%
Higher Education
8.1%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Computer Software
6.5%
Consumer Goods
6.5%
Other
56.5%
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
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server has no more discussions with answers
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