# Google Compute Engine Reviews **Vendor:** Google **Category:** [Auto Scaling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auto-scaling) **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 952 ## About Google Compute Engine Compute Engine is Google's infrastructure as a service (IaaS) platform for organizations to create and run cloud-based virtual machines. ## Google Compute Engine Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users value the **ease of use** of Google Compute Engine, appreciating its intuitive and clear interface for provisioning resources. (76 reviews) - Users value the **scalability** of Google Compute Engine, praising its customizable VMs and seamless integration with other Google services. (69 reviews) - Users appreciate the **ease of use and quick setup** of Google Compute Engine for various virtual machine needs. (64 reviews) - Users admire the **ease of use and implementation** of Google Compute Engine, enabling quick setup and smooth performance. (58 reviews) - Users value the **flexibility and control** of Google Compute Engine, enhancing infrastructure management and resource allocation. (54 reviews) - Users appreciate the **flexibility** of Google Compute Engine to adjust VMs based on project needs efficiently. (50 reviews) - Integrations (49 reviews) - Performance (45 reviews) - Reliability (37 reviews) - User Interface (36 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users find **pricing issues** challenging in Google Compute Engine, often struggling with cost predictions and complexity. (49 reviews) - Users find Google Compute Engine **expensive** , with confusing pricing and higher costs for advanced support plans. (45 reviews) - Users find **cost management confusing** and feel overwhelmed by the complex interface and unpredictable pricing. (33 reviews) - Users find the **complexity of the interface** challenging, particularly when managing advanced configurations on Google Compute Engine. (30 reviews) - Users find the **steep learning curve** of Google Compute Engine a hassle, especially for beginners navigating its complexities. (27 reviews) - Users often find the **pricing structure complex** , making it challenging for beginners to navigate effectively. (26 reviews) - Difficult Learning (22 reviews) - Not User-Friendly (21 reviews) - Steep Learning Curve (20 reviews) - Unexpected Costs (19 reviews) ## Google Compute Engine Discussions - [What is a compute instance?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-compute-instance) - 2 comments, 2 upvotes - [Is Google Compute Engine PaaS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-google-compute-engine-paas) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [What does Google Compute Engine do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-google-compute-engine-do) - 4 comments, 1 upvote - [Can I get the manual to understand the different features of it ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-i-get-the-manual-to-understand-the-different-features-of-it) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [Feature Max Limit and Partnership](https://www.g2.com/discussions/feature-max-limit-and-partnership) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [View Google Compute Engine pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews?page=94§ion=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-05-16+00%3A46%3A03+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=d23b79fc-dbfb-40dc-8eed-8a0cf3712bbe&secure%5Btoken%5D=5cde3585f1ac70f8f37adecb3cae3267acec4847d66768ba58174357a10bb9fd&format=llm_user) ## Google Compute Engine Integrations - [Airbyte](https://www.g2.com/products/airbyte/reviews) - [Coralogix](https://www.g2.com/products/coralogix/reviews) - [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) - [Docker](https://www.g2.com/products/docker-inc-docker/reviews) - [Firebase](https://www.g2.com/products/firebase/reviews) - [GitHub](https://www.g2.com/products/github/reviews) - [Google Cloud BigQuery](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-bigquery/reviews) - [Google Cloud Load Balancing](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-load-balancing/reviews) - [Google Cloud Monitoring](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-monitoring/reviews) - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) - [Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)](https://www.g2.com/products/google-kubernetes-engine-gke/reviews) - [Google Maps Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-maps-platform/reviews) - [Google Translate](https://www.g2.com/products/google-translate/reviews) - [Google Workspace](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews) - [IBM Terraform (formerly HashiCorp Terraform)](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-terraform-formerly-hashicorp-terraform/reviews) - [Microsoft Power BI](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-power-bi/reviews) - [MongoDB Atlas](https://www.g2.com/products/mongodb-atlas/reviews) - [MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/mysql/reviews) - [New Relic](https://www.g2.com/products/new-relic/reviews) - [Snowflake](https://www.g2.com/products/snowflake/reviews) - [Verint Workforce Management](https://www.g2.com/products/verint-workforce-management/reviews) - [Visual Studio Code](https://www.g2.com/products/visual-studio-code/reviews) - [WordPress.org](https://www.g2.com/products/wordpress-org/reviews) ## Google Compute Engine Features **Functionality** - Cloud Consolidation - Cloud Orchestration - Cloud Optimization **Infrastructure Provision** - Public Cloud - Private Cloud - Hybrid Cloud - Bare Metal - High-Performance Computing (HPC) - Virtual Machines (VMs) - Edge Computing - Virtual Networks **Performance** - Scalability - Portability - Data Recovery **Automated resource scaling** - Automatic resource discovery - Smart scaling **Management** - Cloud Cost Analytics - Cloud Security - Cloud Resource Management - Cloud Backup and Recovery **Management** - Pay by Usage - Usage Tracking - Performance Tracking **Functionality** - OS Integration - Resource Saving - Performance Management - Security **Scaling strategies** - Pre-defined optimization strategies - Predictive scaling **Functionality** - Resource Auto-Scaling **Visualization** - Unified scaling - Dashboard **Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms** - Autonomous Task Execution - Cross-system Integration - Decision Making **Agentic AI - Server Virtualization** - Autonomous Task Execution - Multi-step Planning - Cross-system Integration - Adaptive Learning - Proactive Assistance - Decision Making ## Top Google Compute Engine Alternatives - [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) - 4.4/5.0 (375 reviews) - [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) - 4.3/5.0 (282 reviews) - [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) - 4.6/5.0 (1,135 reviews)