Elastx vs Google Cloud Comparison
Compare Elastx vs Google Cloud features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Elastx
6.3/10
Swedish sovereign cloud provider offering OpenStack compute, managed Kubernetes, databases, object storage and GPU hosting from three Stockholm-area data centers for businesses handling sensitive data.
Google Cloud
7.6/10
Google's public cloud platform providing pay-as-you-go virtual machines, Kubernetes, serverless, databases, storage, networking, data analytics and AI services for businesses of every size.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 9/10 |
| Cost | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 10/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | Free Always Free |
| Features | ||
| Multiple Regions | ||
| Cloud Compute | ||
| Content Delivery Network | ||
| DDoS Protection | ||
| Managed Databases | ||
| Managed Kubernetes | ||
| Object Storage | ||
| API and CLI | Not listed | |
| Serverless Functions | Not listed | |
| Uptime SLA | Not listed | |
Elastx vs Google Cloud cost by team size
| Team size | Elastx | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Contact for pricing | FreeAlways Free |
| 5 users | Contact for pricing | FreeAlways Free |
| 10 users | Contact for pricing | FreeAlways Free |
| 25 users | Contact for pricing | FreeAlways Free |
| 50 users | Contact for pricing | FreeAlways Free |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Elastx
- Higher Support score (8/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Google Cloud
- Has a free plan (Elastx does not)
- Higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Scalability score (10/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for developers (9/10 vs 6/10)
- Includes Multiple Regions, which Elastx lacks
Pros & Cons
Elastx
Pros
- Data stays in Swedish data centers under Swedish and EU jurisdiction, which suits buyers with sovereignty requirements
- Certified to ISO 27001, 27017, 27018 and 14001
- 24/7 support, DDoS protection and storage encryption are included at no extra cost
- Uses standard OpenStack APIs without proprietary layers, so existing tooling carries over
- Covers compute, Kubernetes, databases, CDN and GPUs from one provider
Cons
- Only one region, the Stockholm area, with three availability zones
- Prices are higher than hyperscalers or budget VPS providers
- Kubernetes clusters are reportedly created through a support request rather than self-service
- Very few independent user reviews are available
- Prices are published in SEK through a downloadable price list rather than shown clearly on the website
Google Cloud
Pros
- Very broad managed catalogue that spans VMs, GKE, serverless, several database engines, a CDN and Cloud Armor, so most infrastructure can come from one vendor.
- Global footprint, which Wikipedia put at 40 regions and 121 zones in early 2024, helps teams deploy close to users and across zones.
- A 300 USD, 90-day credit plus a permanent Always Free tier, including a small VM, lets developers prototype at no cost.
- Capterra reviewers credit its scalability with helping them adapt quickly to changing client demand.
Cons
- Capterra reviewers repeatedly say the billing is complex, hard to audit and sometimes produces unexpected charges.
- Technical support requires a paid plan priced as a percentage of spend, and Premium starts at 15,000 USD a month.
- Reviewers report a steep learning curve and inconsistent documentation.
- The free e2-micro VM is limited to three US regions, so other regions incur standard charges.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Google Cloud scores higher on our Hosting & Infrastructure criteria: 7.6/10 against 6.3/10 for Elastx. The largest gap is in Analytics: 4/10 for Elastx and 9/10 for Google Cloud.
Google Cloud has a free plan; Elastx does not list one.
Google Cloud is the better fit for developers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for Elastx.
Google Cloud has Multiple Regions, which Elastx lacks.
