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At a Glance
AWS Cloud
AWS Cloud
Star Rating
(7,304)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (34.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Star Rating
(52,733)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.6% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go
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  • Reviews say that Google Cloud's "BigQuery" feature offers exceptional data analytics capabilities, making it a favorite among small businesses looking for powerful insights, while AWS Cloud's "Redshift" is praised for its scalability but can be more complex to set up.
  • Users report that Google Cloud's "App Engine" provides a user-friendly platform for app development, which is particularly beneficial for startups, whereas AWS Cloud's "Elastic Beanstalk" is noted for its flexibility but may require more technical expertise to fully leverage.
  • Reviewers mention that Google Cloud's pricing model, particularly its "Pay As You Go" option, is more appealing to small businesses, allowing them to manage costs effectively, while AWS Cloud's pricing can be less transparent, leading to unexpected charges for some users.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Google Cloud has a larger number of reviews (49,860) from small businesses, indicating a strong community and support network, while AWS Cloud, with 6,711 reviews, is more focused on enterprise-level solutions, which may not cater as well to smaller organizations.
  • G2 users note that Google Cloud's "Cloud Functions" feature is highly regarded for its serverless computing capabilities, making it easier for developers to deploy applications quickly, while AWS Cloud's "Lambda" is similarly powerful but can be more challenging to integrate with existing systems.
  • Users say that Google Cloud's overall star rating of 4.5 reflects its strong performance in user satisfaction, particularly among small businesses, while AWS Cloud also holds a 4.5 rating but is often seen as more suited for larger enterprises with complex needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AWS Cloud
No pricing available
Google Cloud
Pay-As-You-Go
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Free Trial
AWS Cloud
No trial information available
Google Cloud
Free Trial is available
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Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AWS Cloud
AWS Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.4%
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.1%
Reviewers' Industry
AWS Cloud
AWS Cloud
Computer Software
20.3%
Information Technology and Services
20.1%
Financial Services
5.7%
Computer & Network Security
2.9%
Internet
2.6%
Other
48.4%
Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Information Technology and Services
9.8%
Computer Software
8.7%
Education Management
7.5%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Higher Education
4.6%
Other
62.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
AWS Cloud
AWS Cloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Aneesh P.
AP
Aneesh P.
Verified User in Computer Software

What I like best about AWS Cloud is its wide range of features and tools, which cover almost every need. The platform is very flexible, allowing you to easily adjust resources based on your requirements. It also integrates smoothly with other services and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

If you like to pay 10X more for nothing, get no support or pay for a support that goes in circle go for AWS.... we moved to GCP instead which is 10X better... AWS wonder why people uses it? Burning VC money maybe.

Google Cloud
Google Cloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Dhanush R.
DR
Dhanush R.
Verified User in Computer Software

The best part of GCP is the UI itself, it user friendly and simple. I did use it in my Org, rigorously for autoscaling, since it was Big data Company, hence scaling was smooth. Big Query, helped with big data analysis and the spark jobs had quicker...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Siddharth k.
SK
Siddharth k.
Verified User in Market Research

They have to improve their support overall good

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Discussions
AWS Cloud
AWS Cloud Discussions
What is AWS Cloud used for?
2 comments
Purva I.
PI
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is a comprehensive and widely used cloud computing platform that offers a vast array of services. Organizations leverage AWS Cloud...Read more
How are businesses leveraging AWS Cloud for innovative solutions in cloud computing and data storage?
1 comment
Protais N.
PN
Businesses use AWS Cloud for flexible infrastructure, secure data storage, and backup solutions. It supports data analytics and machine learning with tools...Read more
What's AWS plan for providing a more viable technical support?
1 comment
Sunil M.
SM
AWS understands that effective technical support is crucial for ensuring a positive customer experience and successful utilization of its services. Here are...Read more
Google Cloud
Google Cloud Discussions
Nothing much
1 comment
Mukul D.
MD
The word "nice" is already in English and typically means pleasant or agreeable.Read more
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Google Cloud has no more discussions with answers