Compare Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets and Google Compute Engine 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go Per Month
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Star Rating
(30)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Virtual Machine Scale SetsGoogle Compute Engine
Star Rating
(951)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Google Compute Engine excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets. Users appreciate its impressive performance and flexibility, making it a preferred choice for many.
- According to verified reviews, Google Compute Engine has a much larger user base, with 857 reviews compared to Azure's 27. This suggests that the feedback for Google is more reliable and reflective of a broader range of user experiences.
- Users say that Google Compute Engine's integration with other Google Cloud services enhances its usability, allowing for straightforward management of virtual machines. Reviewers highlight that the platform provides proper guidelines and tutorials, making it easier for new users to get started.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets shines with its user interface, which many find to be the best among competitors. Users appreciate how easy it is to spin up a Virtual Machine in just a few minutes, thanks to its intuitive, UI-based approach.
- According to recent feedback, Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets is particularly favored by enterprise users, who value its security features and capabilities for disaster recovery. This makes it a strong contender for businesses with specific compliance and security needs.
- G2 reviewers note that while Azure has a higher score for ease of administration, Google Compute Engine still offers a user-friendly experience with its cost-effective pricing model and flexibility, appealing to small businesses looking for scalable solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
No pricing availableGoogle 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
Free Trial
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
No trial information availableGoogle Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
23
9.0
509
Ease of Use
8.8
23
8.6
511
Ease of Setup
9.4
9
8.6
335
Ease of Admin
10.0
7
8.6
214
Quality of Support
8.9
19
8.4
471
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
7
8.8
206
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
21
9.4
486
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.7
136
Not enough data
8.8
137
Management
Not enough data
8.3
136
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
8.9
136
Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.4
15
Infrastructure Provision
Not enough data
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
Management
Not enough data
8.6
177
Not enough data
8.6
173
Not enough data
8.5
180
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
176
Performance
Not enough data
9.0
116
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.5
111
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
9.1
115
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
Not enough data
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
Automated resource scaling
Not enough data
8.6
120
Not enough data
8.9
122
Scaling strategies
Not enough data
8.3
121
Not enough data
8.4
120
Visualization
Not enough data
8.3
119
Not enough data
8.4
120
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets and Google Compute Engine are categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets has no unique categories
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms and Auto Scaling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Compute Engine
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
18.5%
Computer Software
11.1%
Accounting
11.1%
Investment Banking
7.4%
Hospital & Health Care
7.4%
Other
44.4%
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%
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets has no discussions with answers
What does Google Compute Engine do?
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IC
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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
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