Exoscale vs Google Cloud Comparison
Compare Exoscale vs Google Cloud features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Exoscale
6.4/10
Swiss-based European cloud provider that offers compute instances, managed Kubernetes, managed databases and S3-compatible object storage, aimed at businesses that need data sovereignty.
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 | 6.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 9/10 |
| Cost | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Reliability | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 10/10 |
| Security | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | Contact for pricing |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free SKS Starter | Free Always Free |
| Features | ||
| Cloud Compute | ||
| Managed Databases | ||
| Managed Kubernetes | ||
| Multiple Regions | ||
| Object Storage | ||
| Uptime SLA | ||
| API and CLI | Not listed | |
| Content Delivery Network | Not listed | |
| DDoS Protection | Not listed | |
| Serverless Functions | Not listed | |
| VPS Hosting | Not listed | |
Exoscale vs Google Cloud cost by team size
| Team size | Exoscale | Google Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeSKS Starter | FreeAlways Free |
| 5 users | FreeSKS Starter | FreeAlways Free |
| 10 users | FreeSKS Starter | FreeAlways Free |
| 25 users | FreeSKS Starter | FreeAlways Free |
| 50 users | FreeSKS Starter | 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 Exoscale
- Higher Cost score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (6/10 vs 5/10)
Why choose Google Cloud
- Higher Analytics score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Scalability score (10/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for enterprise (9/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Exoscale
Pros
- Data stays in Swiss and EU zones, backed by ISO 27001/27017/27018, BSI C5, SOC 2 and HDS certifications.
- Per-second billing with no commitment, plus about 1 TiB of free outbound traffic per instance each month.
- The Kubernetes control plane is free on the SKS Starter tier.
- A broad managed-database lineup includes Kafka, ClickHouse and OpenSearch.
- S3-compatible storage and Terraform support make migration from AWS easier.
Cons
- Its service catalogue is much smaller than AWS, Azure or OVHcloud.
- There is less community documentation than for the major clouds.
- Faster paid support starts at 50 per month and Enterprise support needs a 1,500 monthly minimum.
- There is no shared hosting, managed WordPress or CDN product for simple websites.
- Storage costs per GB are higher than at budget providers such as Contabo.
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 6.4/10 for Exoscale. The largest gap is in Analytics: 5/10 for Exoscale and 9/10 for Google Cloud.
Yes, both Exoscale and Google Cloud have a free plan.
Google Cloud is the better fit for enterprise: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for Exoscale.
