Voggu A.
VA
Voggu A.
Ads Quality Rater
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Flexible and Scalable Cloud VM Solution with Strong Performance"
5/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

Easy to spin up virtual machines quickly with custom configurations. Wide choice of machine types (general-purpose, compute-optimized, memory-optimized).Automatic sustained-use discounts reduce costs without manual effort.

Strong network performance with global infrastructure. Seamless integration with other Google Cloud services (BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Kubernetes).Good customer support

Ease of Implementation : Setting up virtual machines is simple and straightforward, whether you choose a predefined machine type or customize your own.

Frequency of Use: It works well for both occasional testing and frequent production workloads, making it highly versatile. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

The pricing structure can be confusing for beginners. Fewer predefined instance types compared to AWS EC2. Support costs extra unless you’re on an enterprise plan. Some features (like preemptible VMs) have limitations that make them tricky for long-term workloads. Learning curve if you’re new to Google Cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Vibhav k.
VK
Vibhav k.
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My most recent review"
5/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

As a full-stack developer, I use Google Compute Engine a lot for application deployment and scaling. One of the best parts about GCE is the easy implementation; it's simple to set up VMs, and easy to integrate with Docker and Kubernetes, once you figure out the IAM stuff. I usually have a reliable experience with the platform over a lot of regular usage, especially taking advantage of the live migration and load balancing features. Customer service and documentation are usually pretty useful and consistently updated (though having some more in-depth troubleshooting would really help sometimes). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

The one issue I’ve faced with GCE is the complexity of IAM roles and permissions. While powerful, managing access control can feel overwhelming at first, especially when collaborating on multi-user projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rahul Singh 2.
R2
Rahul Singh 2.
Software Engineer - Full Stack
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"GCP is like a easy cake walk to spin-up but an old-school to work with."
2.5/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

What I like best about Google Compute Engine (GCE) is its scalability, flexibility, and performance. Because I can quickly provision virtual machines with customized CPU, memory, and storage configurations to fit any workload, and GCE integrates seamlessly with other GCP services.

The infrastructure worldwide ensures high availability, and features such as live migration, automatic load balancing, and robust security make it reliable for both development and production environments.

This is something an upside I have felt as an upside while using the GCE in my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

The one thing I hate most about the GCE is its "pricing structure," specifically when scaling multiple instances, because if you're doing the same thing on the AWS platform, it offers features like savings plans and reserved instances, which let you commit to usage over a period of time in exchange for lower prices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Suryansh G.
SG
Suryansh G.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Powerful Cloud with a Couple Drawbacks"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

Google Compute Engine is straight-up powerful, no second thoughts there. Spinning up VMs is insanely fast, and scaling them feels like a cakewalk. One could pick any OS, tweak theirh machine types, and basically build their infrastructure however they want. The network is solid, uptime is rock-steady, and once plugged into the rest of Google’s ecosystem—storage, BigQuery, AI tools—it’s basically plug-and-play. For anyone who wants raw cloud power without too much hand-holding, GCE delivers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

Spoiler Alert: Pricing. It can sneak up if one's not careful; idle VMs will quietly drain your wallet. The console, while powerful, sometimes feels like a labyrinth—easy for the basics, confusing when you go deeper. And support? Meh. Not lightning fast. If things go south, you might be staring at your screen a bit longer than you’d like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Avinash C.
AC
Avinash C.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"GCP is a very good cloud offering platform"
4/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

GCP makes it easy to run severless functions or deploy instances to run containers on vm or kubernetes. Their integration with iaas tools ike terraform etc makes it easy to provision and manage resources on GCP. Also its quite user friendly compared to other platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

The least helpful thing would be no real time observability into the service we use. The dashboard gets update after a lot of time. Also, both deprecated and new updates are not properly conveyed and there's a bit of confusion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GB
gillian b.
"Flexible, Scalable, but Cost Management Needs Improvement"
4/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

I like the flexibility and control Google Compute Engine gives us over our infrastructure. It works well for hosting internal servers, APIs, and some data processing jobs. I also appreciate how it integrates smoothly with other Google Cloud services we already use. Its flexibility lets us choose the right resources, and the control over configuration is quite good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

Cost management can be difficult to predict and the interface can feel a bit complex for newer users when handling advanced configs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rahul A.
RA
Rahul A.
Developer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Reliable and Scalable Cloud Computing Platform"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

I like most about Google Compute Engine is its flexibility and performance. Creating and managing virtual machines is straightforward once you get familiar with it. It integrates well with other Google Cloud services, which makes deployment and scaling easier. The platform is reliable, offers many configuration options, and works well for both small and large workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

The platform has a learning curve, especially for new users. Setting up networking, permissions, and security can be confusing at first, and documentation can sometimes feel overwhelming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Aditya G.
AG
Aditya G.
Software Development Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Reliable and Scalable Cloud Compute Solution"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

I really appreciate the scalability and flexibility of Google Compute Engine. It’s easy to spin up virtual machines with customized specifications, and the integration with other Google Cloud services is seamless. Performance is generally very reliable, even under heavy workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

The pricing model can be a bit confusing at first, and costs can increase quickly if not monitored. Some advanced networking configurations also require a steep learning curve, and the interface can feel overwhelming for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Duvan Dario D.
DD
Duvan Dario D.
Data Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Easy to Set Up, Ideal for Virtualization"
5/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

I like the ease of use of Google Compute Engine and I value the user sessions. The initial setup was also easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

Security and pricing in Google Compute Engine are aspects that don't work so well for me. Regarding security, I would like the management of network resources to be made easier. As for costs, I think the billing system could improve to be more like AWS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Julio M.
JM
Julio M.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Versatile Cloud VMs with Easy Setup and Good Scalability"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Google Compute Engine?

I have very good experiences using Google Compute Engine's cloud virtual machines for all kinds of purposes. I like the versatility and scalability, and you can 'pay as you grow,' if you know what I mean. The initial setup was easy for my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Compute Engine?

price Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.