Google Cloud Platform offers cloud computing services for compute, storage, networking, machine learning, and data analytics on Google infrastructure.
Pricing
$300 free credit + pay-as-you-go
Reviews
4,500+
Founded
2008
Team Size
10,001+ employees
Current Deal
$300 free credit for new accounts
About Google Cloud Platform
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides a suite of cloud computing services running on the same infrastructure that Google uses for its end-user products like Search, Gmail, and YouTube.
Core services include Compute Engine for VMs, Google Kubernetes Engine for container orchestration, Cloud Storage for object storage, BigQuery for data analytics, and Vertex AI for machine learning. The network spans 40+ regions globally.
GCP differentiates with strengths in data analytics, machine learning, and Kubernetes (which Google originally developed). BigQuery enables serverless, petabyte-scale analytics.
The platform serves startups with generous free tier credits through enterprises with dedicated support and compliance certifications including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, and FedRAMP.
Pricing
$300 free credit + pay-as-you-go
Free Tier: $300 credit for 90 days + always-free products
Compute Engine: From $0.006/hour (e2-micro)
Cloud Storage: From $0.020/GB/month
BigQuery: First 1 TB queries/month free, then $5/TB
Case Studies
Notable Customers
- Spotify
- PayPal
- Target