Fireworks AI vs Google Cloud AI Platform comparison

Fireworks AI and Google are both solutions in the AI Development Platforms category. Fireworks AI is ranked #11 with an average rating of 10.0, while Google is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.0. Fireworks AI holds a 4.8% mindshare in AIDP, compared to Google’s 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Fireworks AI users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Google users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Fireworks AI

Ranking in AI Development Platforms

11th

Average Rating

10.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

AI Software Development (19th), AI Finance & Accounting (7th), AI Research (4th)

Google Cloud AI Platform

Ranking in AI Development Platforms

10th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the AI Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Fireworks AI is 4.8%, up from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Google Cloud AI Platform is 3.2%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

AI Development Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Google Cloud AI Platform	3.2%
Fireworks AI	4.8%
Other	92.0%

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reviewer2588646

Senior Software Development Engineer at a tech services company with 1-10 employees

Enhanced text-to-image creation with solid API and fine-tuning support

We primarily use Fireworks AI for text-to-image generation. We are developing a platform for artists to sell their art styles, where the system helps them tune a model and then sell images generated from their signature Fireworks AI has helped our organization by enabling us to create a platform…

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Ton Jacobs

Owner at Go knowledge

Streamlines app development with dynamic databases and an easy setup

I used Oracle APEX before Google Cloud AI Platform. Oracle APEX is a free tool, except for the Oracle database, which I can only use with it. To have more freedom, I chose Firebase and Google's solutions as it allows me to run it on a hosted server if I want to.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Fireworks AI has a solid API and is quite easy to interact with."

"On GCP, we are exposing our API services to our clients so that they send us their information. It can be single individual records or it can be a batch of their clients."

"The feedback left about these tools was really helpful and informative for us"

"The solution is able to read 90% of the documents correctly with a 10% error rate."

"The initial setup is very straightforward."

"I have seen measurable benefits from Google Cloud AI Platform."

"I think the user interface is quite handy, and it is easy to use as compared to the other cloud platforms."

"Some of the valuable features are the vast amount of services that are available, such as load balancer, and the AI architecture."

"A range of a a wide range of algorithms, EIM voice mails, which can be plugged in right away into your solution into into into our solution, and then have platform that provides know, to to come up with an operational solution really quick."

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Cons

"When using the API, it does not return information about the charges for image generation, which would be useful for our solution."

"Customizations are very difficult, and they take time."

"Improvements in text extraction accuracy and pricing adjustments would be helpful."

"The technical support from Google is not very fast. I think it is about a five out of ten even though they have courses online where I can learn a lot, if I really need support, I have to wait a very long time."

"I think it's the it it also has has evolved quite a bit over the last few years, and Google Cloud folks have been getting, more and more services. But I think from a improvement standpoint, so maybe they can look at adding more algorithms, so adding more AI algorithms to their suite."

"The model management on Google Cloud AI Platform could be better."

"It could be more clear, and sometimes there are errors that I don't quite understand."

"The solution can be improved by simplifying the process to make your own models."

"The initial setup was straightforward for me but could be difficult for others."

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"The pricing is on the expensive side."

"The solution has an attractive starting program, which costs only 300 USD for a duration of three months. During this period, one can accomplish a lot of work on the solution."

"For every thousand uses, it is about four and a half euros."

"The price of the solution is competitive."

"The licenses are cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

18%

Computer Software Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	2

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Fireworks AI?

I cannot comment on pricing or setup cost since others handle that aspect. As a developer, I primarily use the API.

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What needs improvement with Fireworks AI?

Returning the values charged for each event generation would improve Fireworks AI. When using the API, it does not return information about the charges for image generation, which would be useful f...

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What is your primary use case for Fireworks AI?

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud AI Platform?

For the most part, the pricing is perfect sinceit grows with the use of my app. In some cases, they could be more specific about the pricing, especially for some AI features.

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What is your primary use case for Google Cloud AI Platform?

I use Google Cloud AI Platform due to Firebase and the many APIs that are available with it.

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What advice do you have for others considering Google Cloud AI Platform?

I have knowledge of it, and I do recommend Google Cloud AI Platform to other people. I would definitely rate the overall solution as an eight out of ten.

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Overview

Fireworks AI uses advanced technologies to streamline operations and enhance user experience, catering to industry-specific requirements and driving innovation.

Fireworks AI integrates cutting-edge tools for data processing, offering seamless automation in managing complex workflows. It addresses industry needs through scalable solutions adaptable to personalized requirements. Fireworks AI ensures optimized performance, enhancing decision-making efficiency across businesses.

What are the crucial features of Fireworks AI?

Automated Workflow Management: Streamlines complex processes efficiently.
Data Analytics: Provides insightful analytics for informed strategy development.
Scalability: Offers flexible scaling to match business growth trajectories.
Industry Integration: Solutions tailored to the unique demands of different industries.

Which benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Increased Efficiency: Significant reduction in workload through automation.
Cost Savings: Optimizes resources, leading to reduced operational costs.
Enhanced Decision-Making: Supports data-driven decisions for better outcomes.
Scalability: Facilitates growth without proportional cost increases.

Industries such as healthcare and finance benefit from Fireworks AI by streamlining data management, improving client interaction, and supporting compliance through automated document handling. Each deployment adjusts to specific sector demands, ensuring relevant application across diverse business environments.

Fireworks AI

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