AWS EC2 vs Google Compute Engine

This comparison covers the virtualization capabilities of AWS EC2 and Google Compute Engine for cloud-based deployments

Updated June 23, 2026

Score Breakdown

AWS EC2

Pick

Performance

Cost value

Features

Maturity

Total: 37 / 40

Google Compute Engine

Performance

Cost value

Features

Maturity

Total: 35 / 40

Strengths & Weaknesses

AWS EC2

Highly scalable and performant

Wide range of instance types and configurations

Tight integration with other AWS services

Complex setup and configuration

Higher costs for certain instance types

Google Compute Engine

Cost-effective

Strong support for machine learning and AI workloads

Easy to manage and deploy

Less mature than EC2 in certain areas

Limited support for certain workloads and use cases

When to Choose

AWS EC2

Best when you need a highly scalable and performant virtualization solution with wide range of instance types and configurations

Google Compute Engine

Best when you need a cost-effective solution with strong support for machine learning and AI workloads

IT Intel Verdict

Pick: AWS EC2

AWS EC2 is the clear winner in this comparison, offering superior performance, features, and maturity, although at a slightly higher cost than Google Compute Engine. Google Compute Engine is a strong contender, especially for cost-sensitive and machine learning-focused environments, but lacks the polish and scalability of EC2. Ultimately, EC2 is the better choice for most cloud-based virtualization deployments.

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