Google App Engine vs IBM Cloud Private comparison

Google and IBM are both solutions in the PaaS Clouds category. Google is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.4, while IBM is ranked #20 with an average rating of 8.0. Google holds a 2.4% mindshare in PSP, compared to IBM’s 1.3% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 60% of IBM users who would recommend it.

Google App Engine

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96% willing to recommend

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60% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

Google App Engine and IBM Cloud Private are competitors in the cloud solutions space, offering distinct advantages. While Google App Engine is favored for its user-friendly pricing model and effective support services, IBM Cloud Private stands out with its superior feature set.

Features: Google App Engine provides automatic scaling, integrated developer tools, and a robust environment for application development. IBM Cloud Private offers extensive control over infrastructure, enhanced security options, and seamless integration with existing systems.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Google App Engine offers straightforward deployment and an agile support team for quick resolutions and efficient management of cloud resources. IBM Cloud Private provides complex deployment but offers strong customer service to navigate its intricacies, suitable for enterprises needing robust infrastructure control.

Pricing and ROI: Google App Engine is known for its transparent and flexible pricing structure, providing high ROI for cost-effective solutions. IBM Cloud Private, though it has higher initial setup costs, offers enhanced ROI through comprehensive features and scalability suited for extensive operations.

To learn more, read our detailed Google App Engine vs. IBM Cloud Private Report (Updated: February 2026).

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Categories and Ranking

Google App Engine

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM Cloud Private

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

20th

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of Google App Engine is 2.4%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Cloud Private is 1.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

PaaS Clouds Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Google App Engine	2.4%
IBM Cloud Private	1.3%
Other	96.3%

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Rajesh Kadyan

Senior Engineer at Brillio

Have managed resources seamlessly thanks to robust platform capabilities

The areas of Google App Engine that I would to improve or enhance include its allowance for complete end-to-end deployment and scalability; however, it is manageable only for a few languages. For instance, it doesn't support languages C and C++, only basic support for Node.js, Java, and Ruby. It's not a comprehensive solution for all scenarios. Moreover, the security feature is based on IAM roles, but it should ideally be based on Active Directory (AD) roles. For IAM-based roles, we need to add the proper users and provide all security permissions manually. In an AD-based model, we would simply add users to a specific group, and all permissions would be inherited.

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Vaseem Mohamed

Executive Manager - Strategy & Enterprise Architecture Office at Al Rajhi Bank

Helps in microservices environment but satellite layer needs to improve

We opted for the IBM Private Cloud due to the prevalence of IBM applications in our ecosystem, including IBM IIB, IBM API Connect, DataPower, IBM ESB, and IBM FileNet. The seamless integration with our middle layer, the IBM Integration Hub, was a key factor in our decision. Leveraging API Connect simplified the integration process, aligning well with our overall architecture.

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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

"The solution is serverless, so we don't have to operate it."

"The integration with Google's suite allows me to offer a comprehensive service to my enterprise clients."

"Administering App Engine is simple; it has intuitive UIs and a very scalable app engine."

"The initial setup is okay. It's not too complex. Deployment took about one day."

"What I appreciate most about Google App Engine is that the deployment is significantly easier compared to a conventional Linux platform."

"What I find most beneficial about Google App Engine is that we do not need to manage it since it's a fully managed serverless platform, allowing us to spend more time on development rather than managing and maintaining configurations."

"Seurity features - unauthorized individuals are unable to access certain applications."

"The most valuable features of Google App Engine include the ease of rolling back deployments when failures occur, the ability to track deployment times, and the feature to split traffic between different instances."

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"The product's framework is good, it integrates well with API Connect, and the private cloud allows for use in any location."

"Excellent technical support."

"Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped our banking operations. Not all services are microservices; some remain monolithic for simplicity. Containerization is pivotal, with OpenShift (based on Kubernetes and Docker) managing our microservices."

"The most valuable attribute is the platform's ability to consistently deliver high reliability."

"We have control of the ESXi."

Cons

"The interface and IDE, where I write code, could be improved. Unlike other IDEs like Visual Studio, it lacks easy access to available functions."

"The initial setup is complex as it is customized based on different clients, and it can range from one to three years, requiring niche-specific technical resources."

"The main drawback with Google App Engine's standard environment was its restrictions. We could not work with file systems, run shell scripts from the environment, or use WebSockets."

"I think there's still a lot that can be done with Google Meet and the video conferencing part of it. It could be more dynamic in terms of what can be done with it."

"There is limited customization because the sandbox environment restricts it."

"Currently, we have to use Google CLI and utilize Google App CLI SDKs for deployment. If options were available to enable these SDKs for Terraform and CloudFormation, it would be more helpful for executing one-click deployments."

"There are two versions of Google App Engine: flexible and standard versions. I think they can improve by having only one version."

"I am limited to sending a photo to five people. I want to be able to send a photo to many people, not just five."

More Google App Engine cons

"lacking in multi-cloud management."

"The support and pricing need to improve."

"I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for enhancement. Additionally, the DevOps layer could benefit from closer integrations, especially for using external applications like Jenkins."

"Auto-scaling and managing pod scaling in the microservices architecture, a core feature of IBM Cloud Private, can pose challenges, especially when dealing with larger volumes of traffic."

"One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I would like to have more free application with it. Some of the applications, I am paying more for them. I think that they must be free."

"If we don't know how to work with the tool, we might have some spikes in price."

"We pay the license yearly. It's about $6 a month, which is $72 a year per person, so it's about $500."

"In general, the cost is on the higher side."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"We pay annual licensing fees."

"The solution is expensive."

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Midsize Enterprise	7
Large Enterprise	13

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google App Engine?

The product's setup and deployment phases are easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google App Engine?

I believe it is reasonably priced. I've never heard anyone express that the licenses are too expensive.

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What needs improvement with Google App Engine?

The error logging system in Google App Engine could be enhanced. While there are troubleshooting documents with Google-defined error logs, identifying the exact root cause can be challenging. Often...

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What do you like most about IBM Cloud Private?

Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped ou...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Cloud Private?

I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with IBM Cloud Private?

I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for enhance...

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Comparisons

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Overview

Google App Engine is a Platform-as-a-Service (Paas) provider that equips web application developers with all the resources and tools that they need to develop, test, and run their applications on Google's infrastructure. Everything is built into the kit, so with one download of the SDK, you'll be well on your way to first-rate apps.

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IBM Cloud Private is a private cloud platform for developing and running workloads locally. It is an integrated environment that enables you to design, develop, deploy and manage on-premises, containerized cloud applications behind your firewall. It includes the container orchestrator Kubernetes, a private image repository, a management console and monitoring frameworks.

IBM

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