Google Compute Engine Reviews & Product Details

Perfect combination of intutive features, security , ease of use and so many custom offerings.

Just work like an wow with other Google products like like Google Workspace, Google Drive, and Google Sheets and other custom Google offerings.

Have such an vast technogical support base and active user communities.

Recent offering with Gen AI and AI has made the product more robust and user friendly.

The auto scaling opportunities provided are next to the level.

It has simply got better with time.

Lots of custom friendliness available depending on user profile and demographic information, Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

For few service offerings- the pricing structure is quiet complex, take some time for user to understand the structure.

Since it is an late comer in the market - the early mover advantage is not there and people need very solid reasons to migrate from AWS or Microsoft to GCP. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Google Cloud is notably useful due to its scalability and powerful infrastructure, making it suitable for enterprises of all sizes. One of the most significant advantages is its superior data analytics and machine learning capabilities, like as BigQuery and Vertex AI, which assist enterprises in gaining insights and developing intelligent applications. It integrates seamlessly with other Google services, increasing efficiency and collaboration—particularly with technologies such as Google Workspace. Google Cloud also prioritizes security, including built-in capabilities such as identity management and data encryption. Its worldwide network offers consistent high performance and reliability across areas. Furthermore, various pricing structures and a pay-as-you-go mechanism make it affordable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One disadvantage of Google Cloud is its steep learning curve, particularly for people new to cloud services. Some users find the interface and documentation to be more difficult than competitors. Pricing can sometimes be perplexing, and unexpected charges may occur if expenses are not closely monitored. Compared to AWS and Azure, Google Cloud features fewer third-party connectors and a smaller ecosystem. Certain services or support options may not be available in all regions. Furthermore, while Google Cloud is dependable, some consumers believe that customer service responsiveness may be improved. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Google Cloud stands "tall" & proximity for the cutting-edge strong innovation enterprise integration with various services in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning intricacies, & data analytics capabilities with the services spanning across BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Google Kubernetes Engine, Google Workspace & Firebase etc.

There are enormous features - ease of use & implementation, user-friendly interface, & frequency of use is high due to the versatility of the platform in handling sophisticated workload, orchestration, data analysis, serverless computing, & customer support centric oriented with high-level documentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Google Cloud could benefit from enhanced compatibility with legacy systems & non-Google applications, particularly by simplifying the process of custom configurations.

As a leading force in the cloud space, Google Cloud demonstrates innovative growth, a strong customer-centric approach, & a consistently reliable suite of products. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What i really like about google cloud is how well it integrates with other google services, If you're already in google ecosystem for example using gmail, google workspace or bigquery. I used google cloud services daily and everything feels just seamless. The UI is clean and i expecially enjoy the speed and reliability of services like compute engine and cloud storage. Pricing is also very competetive. Even non technical person can use most of the services by google cloud, and for developer its very easy to integrate with. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

So the only thing i dislike about google cloud is its invoicing and the billing dashboard its very overwhelming. There are times when i could not identify the charges as the services for being i am charged is not clearly mentioned. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

As an ITIL Consultant, what stands out most is Google Cloud’s reliability, scalability, and alignment with modern ITSM principles. GCP’s services like Cloud Monitoring, Logging, and Operations Suite enable clear visibility and traceability — key for incident and problem management.

The platform makes it easy to implement service automation, infrastructure-as-code, and CI/CD pipelines while maintaining robust governance through IAM and policy-based controls.

It also integrates well with ITSM tools like ServiceNow, Jira, and others, which is critical in environments where operational maturity and SLAs are core. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

From a consulting standpoint, GCP's pricing model — particularly around networking and data egress — often needs to be explained in detail to clients.

Also, for organizations used to legacy IT models, there’s a steeper learning curve in adapting to GCP’s service-based architecture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Google Cloud is one of the most reliable cloud hosting provider, I have been using it for the past 2 years and so far I did not face any issues. Mostly I use Google Cloud Virtual Machine with Static IP, they charge for the ingress and egress charges through that IP Address, the configuration I choose for the VM comes under always free tier and I don't have to may anything for the VM. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They don't have any dedicated technical support which I feel is a must for a cloud hosting provider Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most helpful thing about Google Compute Engine is that how flexible and reliable it is. It make me feel like I am in control. I cam spin up exactly the kind of virtual machine I need. I can get a VM up and running within minutes. Whether it is something small testing or a high performance machine for production. I use GCE regularly for staging, running backend services, and even for quick prototypes. From live migration to VM it helps in crazy cost saving. Whether it is connecting to cloud storage, using identity and access management or integrating with kubernetes, it all feels like it belongs in same ecosystem, it just works, I haven't had to reach out often, but when I did support was responsive and helpful. Getting started with GCE is so simple and straightforward, the UI is clean, the setup process is intuitive and implementation actually makes sense, whether it is my first VM or configuring firewall rules. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While I have mostly positive experience with GCE, there is one thing that could be improved.

Limited regional availability for some services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The flexibility to scale up/down without downtime is a game-changer. I run a data-heavy app, and spinning up custom VM instances during traffic spikes feels effortless. Plus, the integration with Google Cloud tools like BigQuery saves me hours of setup. The preemptible VMs are a lifesaver for batch jobs—cutting costs by 70% without sacrificing reliability. Only gripe? The initial learning curve for networking, but once it clicks, it’s smooth sailing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The networking setup can feel overly complicated at first—configuring firewalls, VPCs, and IPs had me Googling tutorials for days. Costs also sneak up if you forget to monitor usage, especially with non-preemptible instances. I once left a test VM running by accident and got a nasty billing surprise. Support feels slow unless you pay for premium tiers, and the console UI isn’t as intuitive as AWS for quick tasks. Oh, and preemptible VMs? Great for savings, but losing a spot instance mid-job still stings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Working at Krishna Tech Creation, I’ve used Google Compute Engine mainly for setting up development environments and running lightweight workloads. What I really like is how quick and smooth the setup process is. You can go from nothing to a running VM in just a few minutes. Whether you're new to cloud computing or have some experience, the interface makes it easy to get started. The performance has been stable in our use cases, and it's simple to scale up when needed. Another big plus is how easily it connects with other Google Cloud tools like Cloud Storage, BigQuery, and Cloud Functions — that really streamlines our workflows and reduces the hassle of switching between services. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area I think could be improved is the pricing transparency. The cost structure can get confusing, especially if you’re trying to choose between options like preemptible instances, different machine types, or regional settings. You often have to do a bit of extra research to fully understand how your usage will affect billing. Also, while there’s plenty of documentation, I’ve noticed that some of the more advanced topics or features could use clearer examples or explanations, especially for people who aren’t full-time cloud engineers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

A lot of services and API integrations. I get a lot of options for integrating many applications directly from the dashboard and it makes my work very simple. The monitoring, management is very simple and easy to implement. The documentation is also great. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes, the services becomes unresponsive but I do not get any information about the downtime, which causes a lot of trouble for me. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.