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Google Cloud APIs
Google Cloud APIs
(49)
4.7 out of 5
Google Cloud APIs
By Google
IBM Watson Discovery
IBM Watson Discovery
(97)
4.5 out of 5
IBM Watson Discovery
By IBM
At a Glance
Google Cloud APIs
Google Cloud APIs
Star Rating
(49)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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IBM Watson Discovery
IBM Watson Discovery
Star Rating
(97)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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Google Cloud APIs vs IBM Watson Discovery

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found IBM Watson Discovery easier to use. However, Google Cloud APIs is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Google Cloud APIs overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Google Cloud APIs meets the needs of their business better than IBM Watson Discovery.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, Google Cloud APIs and IBM Watson Discovery provide similar levels of assistance.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Google Cloud APIs over IBM Watson Discovery.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud APIs
No pricing available
IBM Watson Discovery
1. LITE
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Free Trial
Google Cloud APIs
No trial information available
IBM Watson Discovery
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
43
8.7
56
Ease of Use
8.7
43
9.0
56
Ease of Setup
8.7
29
8.4
23
Ease of Admin
8.7
18
8.2
22
Quality of Support
8.5
41
8.5
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
18
7.9
23
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
43
8.5
53
Features by Category
Enterprise Search SoftwareHide 18 FeaturesShow 18 Features
Not enough data
8.5
37
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.3
24
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
8.7
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud APIs
Google Cloud APIs
IBM Watson Discovery
IBM Watson Discovery
Google Cloud APIs and IBM Watson Discovery share no categories
Unique Categories
Google Cloud APIs
Google Cloud APIs is categorized as API Marketplace
IBM Watson Discovery
IBM Watson Discovery is categorized as Enterprise Search Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud APIs
Google Cloud APIs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
54.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
28.3%
IBM Watson Discovery
IBM Watson Discovery
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
42.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Google Cloud APIs
Google Cloud APIs
Computer Software
28.3%
Information Technology and Services
13.0%
Consulting
8.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Internet
6.5%
Other
37.0%
IBM Watson Discovery
IBM Watson Discovery
Computer Software
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Accounting
8.0%
Higher Education
6.7%
Banking
6.7%
Other
53.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Google Cloud APIs
Google Cloud APIs
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
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Verified User in Computer Software

Google Cloud APIs are flexible for you- there are pricing plans catered towards how much you expect to use something. Additionally, their documentation is very detailed and helpful for when you are getting started.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
GC
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Just the cost is slightly higher than Amazon Cloud services

IBM Watson Discovery
IBM Watson Discovery
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kavish S.
KS
Kavish S.
Verified User in Writing and Editing

The use of artificial intelligence to find out the right combination of API's and fine tuning of queries while analyzing an interpreting of data or trends. Also the use of machine learning in this product has also helped me a lot, it also includes natural...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jasmine S.
JS
Jasmine S.
Verified User in Accounting

Nothing I think the system always helped us organize our emails

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