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Compare Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets and Google Compute Engine 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (34.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Pay As You Go Per Month
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Star Rating
(79)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Virtual Machine Scale SetsGoogle 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 Google Compute Engine excels in its "Virtual Machines (VMs)" functionality, scoring 9.3, which allows for a wide range of customizable VM options, making it a favorite among small businesses looking for flexibility.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets shine in "Resource Auto-Scaling," with a score of 9.0, providing seamless scaling capabilities that are particularly beneficial for enterprise-level applications that require high availability.
- G2 users highlight that Google Compute Engine's "Cloud Optimization" feature, rated at 8.9, offers robust tools for managing resources efficiently, which is crucial for users looking to minimize costs while maximizing performance.
- Users on G2 indicate that Azure's "Cloud Security" feature, rated at 9.1, is a standout, with many reviewers praising its comprehensive security measures that are essential for enterprises handling sensitive data.
- Reviewers say that Google Compute Engine's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 8.7, which some users find slightly less intuitive compared to Azure's 9.0 rating, suggesting that Azure may offer a more user-friendly onboarding experience.
- Users report that Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets have a stronger "Quality of Support" rating at 8.8 compared to Google Compute Engine's 8.5, indicating that Azure may provide more responsive and helpful customer service, particularly for enterprise users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
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
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
No trial information availableGoogle Compute Engine
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
68
9.0
452
Ease of Use
9.0
68
8.7
453
Ease of Setup
9.1
39
8.7
266
Ease of Admin
9.0
35
8.6
195
Quality of Support
8.9
64
8.5
417
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
34
8.9
186
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
65
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
Not enough data
8.8
138
Not enough data
8.6
136
Not enough data
8.5
129
Not enough data
8.2
121
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
9.3
141
Not enough data
8.4
126
Not enough data
8.7
137
Management
Not enough data
8.7
139
Not enough data
8.7
133
Not enough data
8.7
137
Functionality
Not enough data
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
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets and Google Compute Engine are categorized as Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets has no unique categories
Google Compute Engine is categorized as Cloud Management Platforms and Auto Scaling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
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
30.3%
Computer Software
14.5%
Accounting
6.6%
Telecommunications
5.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
3.9%
Other
39.5%
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
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Real Estate
Easiest to get machines up and running and provisioned.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Accounting
could be more user friendly to improve quality
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.
Verified User in Real Estate
Easiest to get machines up and running and provisioned.
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.
Verified User in Accounting
could be more user friendly to improve quality
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
The billing portal is still a bit rough compared to the area leader.
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets has no discussions with answers
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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