AWS vs Google Cloud

Comparison of Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud Platform for cloud computing needs

Updated August 6, 2026

Score Breakdown

AWS

Pick

Performance

Cost value

Features

Maturity

Total: 33 / 40

Google Cloud

Performance

Cost value

Features

Maturity

Total: 32 / 40

Strengths & Weaknesses

AWS

Wide range of services

Highly scalable

Support for real-time vector search with Amazon DynamoDB

Complexity of services

Cost can add up quickly

Google Cloud

Competitive pricing

Strong AI and ML capabilities

Integration with Google services

Less mature than AWS

Fewer services available

When to Choose

AWS

Best when you need a wide range of cloud services, high scalability, and support for real-time vector search

Google Cloud

Best when you prioritize competitive pricing, strong AI and ML capabilities, and integration with Google services

IT Intelligence Verdict

Pick: AWS

AWS remains the top choice for cloud computing due to its wide range of services, high scalability, and innovative features like real-time vector search with Amazon DynamoDB, despite being more expensive than Google Cloud.

Try it out

AWS

12-month free tier

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Google Cloud

$300 free credit

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