--- description: Learn more about Google Cloud. We provide Australian business users the most detailed information on pricing, benefits, and disadvantages of software that will make your choice easier. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Google Cloud Reviews, Cost & Features | GetApp Australia 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Data Discovery Software](/directory/1165/data-discovery/software) > [Google Cloud](/software/122483/google-cloud-platform) # Google Cloud Canonical: https://www.getapp.com.au/software/122483/google-cloud-platform Page: 1 / 93\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/122483/google-cloud-platform?page=2) > Google Cloud Platform is a modular-based platform providing multiple build and scale services to businesses of any size within any industry. It offers tools for document storage, data warehousing, security key enforcement, app creation, API management, AI and machine learning, live chat, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 2282 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Google Cloud Build with generative AI, deploy apps, and analyze data with Google-grade security. Leverage AI agents, AI-based search, and NotebookLM for enterprises with Google Agentspace. Accelerate AI journey with Vertex AI, a fully managed AI platform enhanced by Gemini and multiple foundation models. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 2282 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Google ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: All customers get free hands-on experience with 20+ Google Cloud products including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and BigQuery free of charge, within specified monthly usage limits. When clients stay within the Free Tier limits, these resources are not charged against Free Trial credits or to the Cloud Billing account's payment method after the trial ends. Each product has its specific pricing and is usually charged per usage per month. Please refer to the specific product pricing page on Google cloud Website for more details. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Turkish - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium and 208 more ## Features - AI/Machine Learning - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Access Management - Activity Monitoring - Alerts/Escalation - Alerts/Notifications - Anti Virus - Application Management - Audit Management - Authentication - Automated Scheduling - Backup and Recovery - Bandwidth Monitoring - Business Process Automation - Calendar Management - Capacity Analytics - Chatbot - Cloud Application Security - Cloud Computing ## Integrations (34 total) - Gmail - Google Docs - Google Drive - Google Workspace - HubSpot CRM - Jira - Mailchimp - Microsoft SharePoint - Netskope Active Platform - OneDrive - OpsGenie - Oracle Database - PagerDuty - SendGrid - ServiceNow ... and 19 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Data Discovery Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1165/data-discovery/software) ## Related Categories - [Data Discovery Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1165/data-discovery/software) - [Cloud Security Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/291/cloud-security/software) - [Disaster Recovery Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/2171/disaster-recovery/software) - [Backup Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/496/backup/software) - [Business Intelligence (BI) Tools](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/318/business-intelligence/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Turning massive datasets into predictive insights feels seamless and incredibly scalable. > > **Cons**: The console, while improving, can feel less intuitive and more fragmented than competitors. Understanding IAM (Identity and Access Management) roles, project organization, and service interconnection requires a significant upfront time investment. > > My overall experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) has been highly positive, particularly for data-driven, modern, and containerized workloads. It feels like an engineer's platform—built with technical prowess and forward-thinking architecture. However, this sophistication comes at the cost of a less polished user onboarding experience compared to some rivals. It's a platform that rewards expertise and investment in its ecosystem. ----- ### "Easy to work with" — 5.0/5 > **Rhonda** | *15 April 2026* | Medical Practice | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Pros: Google cloud is easy to use with very high storage space. Easy to customize how I want everything to look. > > **Cons**: I am not a big fan of paying for something that should come with google, As long as you have a gmail account. > > Goggle is well set up, I have not had to deal with customer service at all. It is very easy for me to navigate my data management and file management on my own. ----- ### "Decent Cloud System" — 3.0/5 > **Victoria** | *6 February 2026* | Insurance | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that it holds data for you and you can go back and get some and sometimes get reminders of it. > > **Cons**: I don't feel it is not easy to access old photos on the cloud, like I don't know where to go and I also feel like if you have an iPhone it is not as user friendly. > > Overall not bad I just don't use it much anymore now that I have an iPhone. I feel it is better for those who have an Android ----- ### "Can't Go Wrong with Google" — 5.0/5 > **Emmanuel** | *21 January 2026* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Good value, ease of use, great features, love the mobile access. The data management is great along with the customizations available. > > **Cons**: Cost could be better. Getting a hold of support could be easier. But overall not many qualms as it's a solid product. > > Great. I highly recommend it for business use. I used to use Microsoft but I've grown to love and prefer Googles products. ----- ### "Google cloud review" — 5.0/5 > **Krystal** | *28 March 2026* | Hospital & Health Care | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: My use of Google cloud is excellent because when working the network is great in protecting my work files.Against web attacks and denial of service.I love that i can do zoom meetings because video delivery with cloud cdn i can quickly and securely scale the web. > > **Cons**: not one thing Google cloud is great because customer support helps with stuff related to Goolge cloud.Google cloud is ease of use.And google cloud features are great with its explore hybrid connectivity options like vpn and peering enterprise support. Google threat intelligence is great because it tells when a threat is coming. > > Google cloud is a great value for my money.I love the use of google cloud.Costomiztion options i love the features are great to use. ----- Page: 1 / 93\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/122483/google-cloud-platform?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/122483/google-cloud-platform) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data