Compare Google Compute Engine and VMware ESXi 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (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 plansVMware ESXi
Star Rating
(19)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware ESXiSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Compute Engine excels in flexibility and performance, with users appreciating its cost-effective pricing model and user-friendly interface. Many find that creating and managing virtual machines becomes straightforward once they familiarize themselves with the platform.
- Users say VMware ESXi is a reliable choice for enterprise environments, highlighting its stability and extensive feature set. Reviewers note that it is easy to implement and manage, making it a solid option for organizations looking to reduce hardware costs.
- According to verified reviews, Google Compute Engine has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience compared to VMware ESXi. This is reflected in the recent feedback praising its integration with other Google Cloud services.
- Reviewers mention that while VMware ESXi is compatible with a wide range of hardware, Google Compute Engine's seamless integration with Google services enhances its usability, making deployment and scaling more efficient for users.
- G2 reviewers highlight that VMware ESXi offers a more robust setup experience, with users appreciating its ease of use and management capabilities. However, some users feel that Google Compute Engine's onboarding process is intuitive, especially with the availability of guidelines and tutorials.
- Users report that while both platforms have strong support, VMware ESXi tends to receive higher marks for quality of support, which is crucial for businesses that require reliable assistance. In contrast, Google Compute Engine's support is seen as adequate but could improve in responsiveness.
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
VMware ESXi
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
VMware ESXi
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
509
9.5
18
Ease of Use
8.6
511
9.0
18
Ease of Setup
8.6
335
9.4
18
Ease of Admin
8.6
214
9.1
15
Quality of Support
8.4
471
9.1
16
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
206
8.2
15
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
486
7.4
18
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
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
Performance
9.0
116
9.4
15
8.6
112
8.6
16
8.5
111
8.4
16
Functionality
8.7
110
9.3
15
8.6
109
9.1
15
8.6
111
9.1
15
9.1
115
9.3
14
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Compute Engine and VMware ESXi are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Auto Scaling
VMware ESXi has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Compute Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VMware ESXi
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
44.4%
Telecommunications
11.1%
Food Production
11.1%
Accounting
11.1%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Other
16.7%
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
VMware ESXi has no discussions with answers
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