G2

Akshay J.

Senior Web Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/13/2026

"Secure, Highly Available, and Scalable Cloud SQL for Diverse Workloads"

5/5

What do you like best about Google Cloud SQL?

It offers secure connections, high availability, and scalability to support applications with varying workloads. Cloud SQL enables users to access databases through standard SQL protocols and is compatible with multiple frameworks and programming languages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Google Cloud SQL?

Users experience scaling issues with Google Cloud SQL, facing slow support and cost escalation during vertical scaling. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Google Cloud SQL solving and how is that benefiting you?

Problems Solved by Google Cloud SQL: High operational overhead: It reduces manual work such as provisioning, patching, software updates, and backups. Database downtime and reliability: It supports high availability (HA) setups with automatic failover to a standby instance in a different zone to help maintain business continuity. Storage and performance limitations: It can automatically increase storage to avoid downtime from full disks, and it makes it straightforward to scale CPU and memory as needed. Security and compliance risks: It handles data encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (SSL/TLS), offers private IP connectivity through VPCs, and supports compliance standards such as HIPAA, PCI DSS, and ISO. Complex disaster recovery: It automates backups and enables point-in-time recovery to restore data to a specific millisecond, helping reduce the risk of data loss. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.