As a full-stack developer, I use Google Compute Engine a lot for application deployment and scaling. One of the best parts about GCE is the easy implementation; it's simple to set up VMs, and easy to integrate with Docker and Kubernetes, once you figure out the IAM stuff. I usually have a reliable experience with the platform over a lot of regular usage, especially taking advantage of the live migration and load balancing features. Customer service and documentation are usually pretty useful and consistently updated (though having some more in-depth troubleshooting would really help sometimes). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The one issue I’ve faced with GCE is the complexity of IAM roles and permissions. While powerful, managing access control can feel overwhelming at first, especially when collaborating on multi-user projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about Google Compute Engine (GCE) is its scalability, flexibility, and performance. Because I can quickly provision virtual machines with customized CPU, memory, and storage configurations to fit any workload, and GCE integrates seamlessly with other GCP services.

The infrastructure worldwide ensures high availability, and features such as live migration, automatic load balancing, and robust security make it reliable for both development and production environments.

This is something an upside I have felt as an upside while using the GCE in my projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The one thing I hate most about the GCE is its "pricing structure," specifically when scaling multiple instances, because if you're doing the same thing on the AWS platform, it offers features like savings plans and reserved instances, which let you commit to usage over a period of time in exchange for lower prices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Google Compute Engine is straight-up powerful, no second thoughts there. Spinning up VMs is insanely fast, and scaling them feels like a cakewalk. One could pick any OS, tweak theirh machine types, and basically build their infrastructure however they want. The network is solid, uptime is rock-steady, and once plugged into the rest of Google’s ecosystem—storage, BigQuery, AI tools—it’s basically plug-and-play. For anyone who wants raw cloud power without too much hand-holding, GCE delivers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Spoiler Alert: Pricing. It can sneak up if one's not careful; idle VMs will quietly drain your wallet. The console, while powerful, sometimes feels like a labyrinth—easy for the basics, confusing when you go deeper. And support? Meh. Not lightning fast. If things go south, you might be staring at your screen a bit longer than you’d like. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GCP makes it easy to run severless functions or deploy instances to run containers on vm or kubernetes. Their integration with iaas tools ike terraform etc makes it easy to provision and manage resources on GCP. Also its quite user friendly compared to other platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The least helpful thing would be no real time observability into the service we use. The dashboard gets update after a lot of time. Also, both deprecated and new updates are not properly conveyed and there's a bit of confusion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the flexibility and control Google Compute Engine gives us over our infrastructure. It works well for hosting internal servers, APIs, and some data processing jobs. I also appreciate how it integrates smoothly with other Google Cloud services we already use. Its flexibility lets us choose the right resources, and the control over configuration is quite good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Cost management can be difficult to predict and the interface can feel a bit complex for newer users when handling advanced configs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like most about Google Compute Engine is its flexibility and performance. Creating and managing virtual machines is straightforward once you get familiar with it. It integrates well with other Google Cloud services, which makes deployment and scaling easier. The platform is reliable, offers many configuration options, and works well for both small and large workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The platform has a learning curve, especially for new users. Setting up networking, permissions, and security can be confusing at first, and documentation can sometimes feel overwhelming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really appreciate the scalability and flexibility of Google Compute Engine. It’s easy to spin up virtual machines with customized specifications, and the integration with other Google Cloud services is seamless. Performance is generally very reliable, even under heavy workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The pricing model can be a bit confusing at first, and costs can increase quickly if not monitored. Some advanced networking configurations also require a steep learning curve, and the interface can feel overwhelming for beginners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the ease of use of Google Compute Engine and I value the user sessions. The initial setup was also easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Security and pricing in Google Compute Engine are aspects that don't work so well for me. Regarding security, I would like the management of network resources to be made easier. As for costs, I think the billing system could improve to be more like AWS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I have very good experiences using Google Compute Engine's cloud virtual machines for all kinds of purposes. I like the versatility and scalability, and you can 'pay as you grow,' if you know what I mean. The initial setup was easy for my team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What I like best about Google Compute Engine is its reliable uptime and the flexibility it offers in choosing VM machine types for different workloads. The platform provides easy scalability, competitive pricing with per-second billing and automatic discounts, and seamless integration with Google Cloud’s broader ecosystem—making it ideal for running both simple websites and complex, high-performance workloads. Features like live VM migration, robust security, and built-in backup options give extra confidence for mission-critical deployments. Overall, GCE stands out for its speed, adaptability, and the solid infrastructure support that Google brings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about Google Compute Engine is the complexity of its pricing, which sometimes makes costs difficult to estimate and track accurately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.