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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 #18 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
IBM Cloud Private
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  • 616 Comparison Views
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.

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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
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Cloud Private
Ranking in PaaS Clouds
18th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of Google App Engine is 2.4%, up from 2.4% 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
ProductMarket Share (%)
Google App Engine2.4%
IBM Cloud Private1.3%
Other96.3%
PaaS Clouds
 

Featured Reviews

RK
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

"Administering App Engine is simple; it has intuitive UIs and a very scalable app engine."
"The solution is serverless, so we don't have to operate it."
"I've noticed measurable benefits and return on investment by choosing Google App Engine."
"The features of Google App Engine that I have found most valuable for my use cases include its easy deployment process, where there is minimal configuration required, allowing a few details in a configuration file before pushing it to Google App Engine, which auto-scales and requires less maintenance with no downtime over three years."
"The WhatApp feature is the most valuable."
"The zero infrastructure management is valuable, allowing me to focus on the code rather than the service."
"The product's setup and deployment phases are easy."
"The integration with Google's suite allows me to offer a comprehensive service to my enterprise clients."
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"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."
"The product's framework is good, it integrates well with API Connect, and the private cloud allows for use in any location."
"We have control of the ESXi."
 

Cons

"Some features of runtime don't work well in App Engine."
"There needs to be more directions in terms of how to use the solution."
"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."
"One drawback is that the app needs to be written to be compatible with Google App Engine, making it not cloud agnostic, hindering straightforward migration to other platforms such as AWS."
"There are two versions of Google App Engine: flexible and standard versions. I think they can improve by having only one version."
"The areas of Google App Engine I would to see improved or enhanced in the future include expanding inbuilt support for more programming languages than the current limited options such as Python, Go, and Node, ideally adding support for languages such as Java."
"Some clients don't use it because Google is very unstable with their products. Google has terminated many promising products in the past, and some clients have stated, 'This is from Google, we don't trust it because Google can change their mind any day.'"
"The documentation and community are lacking for this product."
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"lacking in multi-cloud management."
"One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect."
"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."
"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."
"The support and pricing need to improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"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."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The solution is expensive."
"In general, the cost is on the higher side."
"We pay annual licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
10%
University
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise7
Large Enterprise13
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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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Compared 13% of the time
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Compared 6% of the time
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Compared 38% of the time
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Compared 13% of the time
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Compared 11% of the time
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Compared 11% of the time
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Compared 10% of the time
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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.

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