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At a Glance
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Star Rating
(51,802)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
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Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure
Star Rating
(2,072)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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  • Users report that Google Cloud's "BigQuery" offers exceptional performance for data analytics, allowing for rapid querying of large datasets, while Microsoft Azure's "Azure Synapse Analytics" is praised for its integration with other Azure services, making it easier for users to manage their data workflows.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud's "App Engine" provides a highly scalable platform for building applications, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses, whereas Microsoft Azure's "Azure Functions" is highlighted for its serverless computing capabilities, allowing enterprises to run code without managing servers.
  • G2 users indicate that Google Cloud's "Cloud Storage" is favored for its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, especially for startups, while users on G2 note that Microsoft Azure's "Blob Storage" is preferred by larger organizations for its advanced security features and integration with enterprise-level applications.
  • Users say that Google Cloud's "Kubernetes Engine" is recognized for its ease of use and robust support for containerized applications, while reviewers mention that Microsoft Azure's "Azure Kubernetes Service" excels in providing comprehensive monitoring and management tools for enterprise users.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud's "AI Platform" is lauded for its user-friendly interface and powerful machine learning capabilities, making it accessible for small businesses, while users report that Microsoft Azure's "Azure Machine Learning" offers extensive tools for data scientists, which is particularly appealing to larger enterprises.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Google Cloud's "Compute Engine" is appreciated for its flexible pricing and performance options, which cater well to startups, while G2 users indicate that Microsoft Azure's "Virtual Machines" are favored for their extensive customization options and enterprise-grade support, making them ideal for larger organizations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud
Pay-As-You-Go
Pay As You Go
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Microsoft Azure
No pricing available
Free Trial
Google Cloud
Free Trial is available
Microsoft Azure
No trial information available
Ratings
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure are categorized as Cloud Computing Platforms
Unique Categories
Google Cloud
Google Cloud has no unique categories
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.1%
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
30.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
39.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Computer Software
8.6%
Education Management
7.6%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Higher Education
4.6%
Other
62.9%
Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure
Information Technology and Services
25.8%
Computer Software
19.6%
Computer & Network Security
4.0%
Financial Services
3.4%
Banking
2.6%
Other
44.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
FB
Fedus B.
Verified User in Online Media

Personally, the fact that backup service offered by Mountin Views delete my probems with not saving in Cloud and back-up live my app data accessing it from every conncected endpoint without doing anything to synch in Drive. Morover, implement it is possible...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Robin R.
RR
Robin R.
Verified User in Higher Education

IAM and permissions are more complicated than they need to be.

Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kanishk M.
KM
Kanishk M.
Verified User in Hospitality

I've been using Azure now for the last year and working as a solution architect requires me to revolve around the Azure Portal the ease Microsoft has given in terms of setting up the resources is really appreciable when compared with AWS. Anyone with just...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Shubham A.
SA
Shubham A.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Sometimes some services are not generic when it comes to convenience and are complicated to understand and the lack of clear and easy to understand documentation makes it more difficult to adopt as a vendor and use. Terminologies should be improved and made...

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Discussions
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Discussions
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Microsoft Azure
Microsoft Azure Discussions
What is Microsoft Azure used for?
2 comments
Vishal W.
VW
Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing service that provides multiple cloud services like Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform. It provides IaaS,...Read more
can you free some more months free Microsoft azure subscription ?
1 comment
BA
No, unless you make another account Read more
Is there any way that one can apply for free azure certification.
1 comment
Kavyansh P.
KP
Yes, Azure has events on monthly basis. You can attend session and get Azure certification voucher. I earn three Azure Certificate by doing the same. AZ...Read more