Compare Google Compute Engine and VMware Workstation Pro 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (37.1% 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 Workstation Pro
Star Rating
(135)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware Workstation ProSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Compute Engine excels in performance and flexibility, 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 Workstation Pro stands out for its robust virtualization capabilities, allowing the creation of multiple virtual machines across different operating systems. This feature is particularly valued by professionals in systems engineering who need to practice and learn various environments.
- 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 Workstation Pro. This is reflected in the higher volume of recent reviews praising its integration with other Google Cloud services.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar ease of setup ratings, VMware Workstation Pro is often noted for its snapshot and clone features, which allow users to easily rollback changes. This capability is a major plus for those who need to experiment without the risk of permanent changes.
- Users highlight that Google Compute Engine's integration with other Google services enhances its usability, making deployment and scaling more efficient. This is a key advantage for businesses looking for a comprehensive cloud solution.
- G2 reviewers note that while VMware Workstation Pro offers extensive features, some users find it less intuitive than Google Compute Engine, which provides accessible guidelines and tutorials that help new users get up to speed quickly.
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 Workstation Pro
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
VMware Workstation Pro
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
509
9.4
125
Ease of Use
8.6
511
8.9
125
Ease of Setup
8.6
335
8.6
44
Ease of Admin
8.6
214
9.0
42
Quality of Support
8.4
471
8.7
100
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
206
8.8
37
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
486
8.6
120
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
27
8.6
112
9.1
27
8.5
111
9.0
27
Functionality
8.7
110
9.4
27
8.6
109
8.9
27
8.6
111
9.1
27
9.1
115
9.4
27
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 Workstation Pro 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 Workstation Pro 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 Workstation Pro
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
23.5%
Computer Software
22.7%
Computer & Network Security
8.3%
Higher Education
5.3%
Internet
3.8%
Other
36.4%
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
Is VMware a workstation pro?
1 Comment
KB
Yes, VMware Workstation Pro is a powerful virtualization tool that serves as a workstation platform for professionals working with multiple operating...Read more
VMware Workstation Pro has no more discussions with answers
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