Compare Google Compute Engine and Vultr 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Starting at $2.50 Per Month
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 plansVultr
Star Rating
(286)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $2.50 Per Month
Browse all 9 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Compute Engine excels in overall performance and flexibility, with users highlighting its impressive capabilities for creating and managing virtual machines. Many appreciate how it integrates seamlessly with other Google Cloud services, enhancing deployment and scalability.
- Users say that Vultr stands out for its affordability and straightforward pricing model, making it an attractive option for small businesses and developers. The ability to spin up small servers for as low as $2.50 is particularly appealing for those needing cost-effective solutions for testing and development.
- Reviewers mention that Google Compute Engine offers a user-friendly experience, with accessible features and comprehensive guidelines that facilitate onboarding. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams looking to implement cloud solutions quickly and efficiently.
- According to verified reviews, Vultr is praised for its robust server access and well-designed interface, which contributes to an enjoyable user experience. Users appreciate the platform's transparency and the convenience it offers for managing virtual private servers.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Google Compute Engine has a higher overall satisfaction score, Vultr's ease of setup and user-friendly design make it a strong contender for those prioritizing simplicity and cost-effectiveness in their cloud infrastructure.
- Users report that Google Compute Engine's strong performance management and security features provide peace of mind for businesses handling sensitive data, whereas Vultr's focus on affordability and flexibility makes it a great choice for startups and smaller teams looking to scale without breaking the bank.
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
Vultr
Cloud Compute
Starting at $2.50
Per Month
Easy-to-use, affordable VMs for many common workloads.
- Deploy around the globe in seconds
- On-demand scaling
- Perfect for many personal and business apps
Free Trial
Google Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
Vultr
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
509
8.8
227
Ease of Use
8.6
511
9.0
233
Ease of Setup
8.6
335
9.0
156
Ease of Admin
8.6
214
8.9
145
Quality of Support
8.4
471
8.2
204
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
206
8.6
143
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
486
8.1
232
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
9.0
50
8.4
176
8.8
42
8.5
168
8.6
39
7.8
160
8.3
42
8.6
168
8.6
41
9.2
182
9.3
49
8.3
163
8.3
38
8.7
179
8.8
42
Management
8.6
177
8.8
50
8.6
173
8.9
47
8.5
180
8.8
44
Functionality
8.9
176
8.3
45
Performance
9.0
116
9.1
44
8.6
112
8.7
40
8.5
111
8.7
41
Functionality
8.7
110
8.9
41
8.6
109
8.8
39
8.6
111
8.6
41
9.1
115
8.6
43
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 - Virtual Private Servers (VPS)
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Hosting Management
Not enough data
8.4
158
Not enough data
8.6
160
Not enough data
7.5
118
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.3
111
Not enough data
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
8.7
127
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
8.7
139
Configuration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.1
19
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
20
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Availability
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Security
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Management
Not enough data
7.9
17
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Compute Engine and Vultr 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
Vultr is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS) and VPS Hosting Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Compute Engine
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Vultr
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%
Computer Software
22.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.3%
Marketing and Advertising
7.1%
Computer & Network Security
5.6%
Telecommunications
4.1%
Other
43.6%
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 Vultr any good?
4 Comments
AJ
I have been using them for couple years, i would highly recommend them.Read more
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