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# Google App Engine Reviews
**Vendor:** Google  
**Category:** [Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-platform-as-a-service-paas)  
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 216
## About Google App Engine
Build monolithic server-side rendered websites. App Engine supports popular development languages with a range of developer tools. New customers get $300 in free credits to spend on App Engine. All customers get 28 instances in standard environment free per day, not charged against your credits.



## Google App Engine Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Google App Engine, enjoying seamless access to information and collaboration. (9 reviews)
- Users value the **15 GB free cloud space** provided by Google App Engine, enhancing data management and accessibility. (7 reviews)
- Users appreciate the **security features** of Google App Engine, enhancing their data management and overall experience. (5 reviews)
- Users praise the **excellent customer support** of Google App Engine, highlighting its responsiveness and helpfulness. (3 reviews)
- Users value the **management ease** of Google App Engine, praising its organization and efficient handling of various tasks. (3 reviews)
- Scalability (3 reviews)
- Features (2 reviews)
- Flexibility (2 reviews)
- Global Access (2 reviews)
- Integration Capabilities (2 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find Google App Engine **expensive** due to high service costs and unfavorable currency exchanges for international users. (4 reviews)
- Users often find **customer support inadequate** , facing delays and challenges in navigating Google App Engine&#39;s complexities. (4 reviews)
- Users find the **complexity** in learning and using advanced services like Anthos and AI/ML tools frustrating. (2 reviews)
- Users find Google&#39;s pricing structure **complex** , making it challenging to navigate costs across various services. (2 reviews)
- Users express concerns about **high costs** associated with Google App Engine, complicating budget management and planning. (2 reviews)
- Poor Documentation (2 reviews)
- Difficult Navigation (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Limited Server Locations (1 reviews)
- Security Issues (1 reviews)

## Google App Engine Reviews
  ### 1. Fulfilling all your data needs

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Sqiniseko N. | Project Intern, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** February 19, 2025

**What do you like best about Google App Engine?**

It proves the best support & documentation, its scalability & flexibility, it always for integration & collaboration. It is integral to cost management and security & compliance at it's best

**What do you dislike about Google App Engine?**

It can be a hard learning curve for it's  dvanced Services
Services like Anthos or AI/ML tools require specialized skills. There is a pricing complexity yes it is while generally cost-effective, understanding pricing tiers for niche services (e.g., Cloud Run vs. App Engine) can be overwhelming.

**What problems is Google App Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

With it's integration and collaboration Google Workspace (Gmail, Drive, Meet) streamlines workflows. Employees access cloud resources with single sign-on (SSO), reducing password fatigue. Tools like BigQuery and Looker have also empowered non-technical teams to analyze data without heavy engineering support.

  ### 2. Google cloud review

**Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Jay B. | Programmer Analyst, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 04, 2023

**What do you like best about Google App Engine?**

It has user friendly console and APIs, it is reliabl, it provides security feature, It has wide range of services.it is very scalable and pricing is also very competitive

**What do you dislike about Google App Engine?**

For beginners it is complex to learn and use,some of the services are expensive and it's customer support response is slow sometimes

**What problems is Google App Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It helps me to manage and store my data, it analyze data and generate insights for it. We can develop and deploy web and mobile application.

  ### 3. Google Cloud Review

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Simmi C. | Workforce Consultant, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** June 11, 2023

**What do you like best about Google App Engine?**

It enables us to save and access the information. 
It is easy to use and device independent .
It provides 15 GB free cloud space to store information.
Google cloud is fast, safe, secure and optimize database as service.

**What do you dislike about Google App Engine?**

It is charged in dollars which make it expensive for the people where the local currency is weak compared to the US dollar.

**What problems is Google App Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It helps me to save information to cloud. I can easily access the information in any device. It saves my mobile storage.

  ### 4. Really good cloud based service

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 01, 2023

**What do you like best about Google App Engine?**

Google cloud is the most simple system to use

**What do you dislike about Google App Engine?**

Not enough memory for storage and very expensive

**What problems is Google App Engine solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Really good platform for computing and storage purposes.


## Google App Engine Discussions
  - [why it does not provide  full-text search API](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33508-why-it-does-not-provide-full-text-search-api) - 1 comment, 1 upvote

- [View Google App Engine pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/google-app-engine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2299243&qs=pros-and-cons&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-14+12%3A33%3A14+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=5ab51e63-7971-4ed8-bd36-5c949b35e69d&secure%5Btoken%5D=83e61b5b672cb41c1b9064a8e70971dfa6a4aa9ebfd49ad45c95c97f5bab2d83&format=llm_user)
## Google App Engine Integrations
  - [Google Cloud Identity-Aware Proxy](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-identity-aware-proxy/reviews)

## Google App Engine Features
**Development**
- Application Deployment
- Custom Development
- Development Environment
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- Integrated Development Environment
- Collaboration Tools
- Social Media Integration
- Agile Methodologies
- Software Development

**Database**
- Analytics
- Backup / Recovery
- Storage
- Project Management
- Email Management
- Design Management
- Lifecycle Management
- Deployment Management
- Workflow Management
- Application Management
- Purchase Order Management
- HR Management
- User Management

**Infrastructure**
- Networking
- Virtual Machines
- Security
- Activity Tracking

**Additional Functionality**
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Customizable Forms
- Monitoring
- Customizable Templates
- Cloud Computing
- Generative AI
- Version Control
- Customizable Reports
- Approval Process Control
- Real-Time Reporting
- Web Forms
- Inventory Tracking
- ERP integration
- CRM
- Customizable Fields
- Data Connectors
- Third-Party Integrations
- Active Directory Integration
- Graphical User Interface
- Real-Time Data
- For Developers
- Reporting & Statistics
- Single Sign On
- Mobile Access
- Accounting Integration
- Drag & Drop
- AI Copilot
- API
- Configurable Workflow
- Activity Dashboard
- Projections

## Top Google App Engine Alternatives
  - [AWS Lambda](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-lambda/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (937 reviews)
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