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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'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'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 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?page=10&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-18+03%3A23%3A15+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=ab03a839-b9d9-4345-b528-851840721296&secure%5Btoken%5D=a8791c3ccd8e13acb729642a71ad95f6312bcb51a9f915c92b0471bbc25dd0c4&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
- Development Tools
- Development Environment
- Language Support

**Database**
- Analytics
- Backup / Recovery
- Storage

**Infrastructure**
- Networking
- Virtual Machines
- Security

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