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Compare Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (34.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go Per Month
Amazon EC2
Star Rating
(1,291)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Amazon EC2Google Compute Engine
Star Rating
(890)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (34.6% of reviews)
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.
- Users report that Amazon EC2 excels in Resource Auto-Scaling with a score of 9.2, while Google Compute Engine follows closely with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that EC2's auto-scaling capabilities allow for seamless adjustments based on traffic demands, making it a preferred choice for dynamic workloads.
- Reviewers mention that Amazon EC2 has a slight edge in Public Cloud infrastructure with a score of 9.3 compared to Google Compute Engine's 8.8. Users say that EC2's extensive global infrastructure and availability zones provide better redundancy and reliability for mission-critical applications.
- Users on G2 highlight the superior Security features of Amazon EC2, scoring 9.1, while Google Compute Engine scores 8.5. Reviewers say that EC2's robust security measures, including VPC configurations and IAM roles, offer enhanced protection for sensitive data.
- G2 users report that both platforms perform well in Virtual Machines (VMs), each scoring 9.3. However, users mention that EC2's flexibility in VM configurations and instance types allows for more tailored solutions to meet specific business needs.
- Reviewers mention that Google Compute Engine shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 8.7, slightly higher than Amazon EC2's 8.5. Users say that GCE's streamlined setup process and user-friendly interface make it easier for newcomers to get started quickly.
- Users report that Amazon EC2 leads in Cloud Cost Analytics with a score of 8.4, while Google Compute Engine's score is not specified. Reviewers mention that EC2's detailed cost management tools help businesses optimize their cloud spending effectively.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Amazon EC2
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
Amazon EC2
Free Trial is available
Google Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
1,096
9.0
452
Ease of Use
8.6
1,102
8.7
453
Ease of Setup
8.5
555
8.7
266
Ease of Admin
8.6
526
8.6
195
Quality of Support
8.7
1,056
8.5
417
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
515
8.9
186
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
1,003
9.4
432
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.8
107
Management
Not enough data
8.3
107
Not enough data
9.0
107
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.9
107
Infrastructure Provision
9.3
170
8.8
138
8.8
164
8.6
136
8.6
152
8.5
129
8.0
127
8.2
121
9.0
149
8.7
128
9.3
171
9.3
141
8.8
141
8.4
126
9.0
160
8.7
137
Management
8.7
174
8.7
139
8.6
167
8.7
133
8.8
164
8.7
137
Functionality
9.2
161
9.0
136
Performance
Not enough data
9.0
87
Not enough data
8.7
86
Not enough data
8.7
84
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.8
84
Not enough data
8.7
83
Not enough data
9.1
87
Automated resource scaling
Not enough data
8.5
64
Not enough data
8.8
64
Scaling strategies
Not enough data
8.2
66
Not enough data
8.3
65
Visualization
Not enough data
8.2
65
Not enough data
8.3
64
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Amazon EC2 and Google Compute Engine are categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Unique Categories
Amazon EC2 is categorized as AWS Marketplace
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms, Server Virtualization, and Auto Scaling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Amazon EC2
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
24.9%
Computer Software
23.3%
Computer & Network Security
4.1%
Financial Services
3.3%
Telecommunications
3.2%
Other
41.2%
Information Technology and Services
20.2%
Computer Software
17.6%
Financial Services
6.7%
Computer & Network Security
4.2%
Marketing and Advertising
3.2%
Other
48.2%
Most Helpful Reviews
Amazon EC2
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Arthur C.
Verified User in Computer Software
A great platform for quickly adding reliable infrastructure services without heavy upfront investments. Good for testing scenarios, short-term expansion, etc.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ruban K.
Verified User in Accounting
Service, Cost, hidden charges. contract terms. Not very easy to understand or set up. They tried to charge me $4000 for installing Redit. I canceled the service immediately.
Google Compute Engine
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Pritam M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
google cloud compute engine can be used with other google cloud servers. google cloud storage and google kubernetes engine are two examples of services that are easy to add to the platform. this lets people make apps and solutions that are more involved.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The billing portal is still a bit rough compared to the area leader.
Arthur C.
Verified User in Computer Software
A great platform for quickly adding reliable infrastructure services without heavy upfront investments. Good for testing scenarios, short-term expansion, etc.
Pritam M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
google cloud compute engine can be used with other google cloud servers. google cloud storage and google kubernetes engine are two examples of services that are easy to add to the platform. this lets people make apps and solutions that are more involved.
Ruban K.
Verified User in Accounting
Service, Cost, hidden charges. contract terms. Not very easy to understand or set up. They tried to charge me $4000 for installing Redit. I canceled the service immediately.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The billing portal is still a bit rough compared to the area leader.
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Discussions
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YP
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NH
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AM
You can make linux instance and install a tool like virtualmin to give your self a GUI control fo the server. I use this all the time an can be very useful....Read more
What does Google Compute Engine do?
3 comments
IC
You can deploy a VM instance within minutes via the Google Compute Engine, connect to your instance via SSH, and monitor metrics like CPU, Network, Memory...Read more
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
Feature Max Limit and Partnership
1 comment
CN
1. The limit can't be changed during free trial. It is lifted and can be requested to be increased above the default after upgrading to paid account
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