Google Cloud vs VMware Tanzu Platform comparison

Google and Broadcom are both solutions in the PaaS Clouds category. Google is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6, while Broadcom is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.0. Google holds a 5.8% mindshare in PSP, compared to Broadcom’s 4.1% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 29, 2026

Google Cloud and VMware Tanzu Platform compete in the cloud solutions category, with Google Cloud having the upper hand due to its broader feature set and user-friendly experience. However, for enterprises already invested in VMware, Tanzu Platform's deep integration offers significant value.

Features: Google Cloud offers stability, scalability, and a user-friendly experience. Its ease of use and integration with various tools are key features. VMware Tanzu Platform is recognized for its integration with VMware products, strong Kubernetes support, and comprehensive container management capabilities.

Room for Improvement: Google Cloud requires enhancements in analytics, monitoring, and user onboarding. Better third-party integration and cost management insights are desired. VMware Tanzu needs improved support for non-VMware ecosystems, greater networking flexibility, and a more intuitive interface. Its cost structure also calls for more competitive pricing.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Google Cloud is primarily deployed in public cloud environments, with straightforward deployment but mixed technical support reviews. Users often rely on self-learning due to variable customer service. VMware Tanzu, commonly deployed in hybrid settings, offers a comprehensive cloud-native application approach but has a complex setup. Its structured support is considered costly for smaller enterprises.

Pricing and ROI: Google Cloud is cost-effective, especially with its pay-as-you-go model, although support services can be costly. It offers competitive pricing and ROI benefits when fully utilized. VMware Tanzu is more expensive, often bundled with VMware services, making it less accessible for smaller organizations. Its ROI is maximized when integrated into existing VMware infrastructure, benefiting enterprises in the VMware ecosystem.

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Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (3rd)

VMware Tanzu Platform

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Build Automation (17th), Cloud Management (33rd), Development Platforms (5th), Container Management (9th), Service Mesh (8th), Agile and DevOps Services (4th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of Google Cloud is 5.8%, up from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Platform is 4.1%, up from 3.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

PaaS Clouds Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Google Cloud	5.8%
VMware Tanzu Platform	4.1%
Other	90.1%

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AnjaneyaVara Prasad

Solution Architect at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Cloud services have reduced on‑prem hardware costs and now support flexible microservices workloads

Regarding potential areas of improvement for Google Cloud, considering that they are providing 300 plus services, some services could be improved. For example, if I am facing some network troubleshooting issue in GKE in Google Cloud, I have to dig deeply and enable some special logs, such as flow logs. To enable that, it is chargeable. At least for basic services, they should give end-to-end support. In terms of end-to-end support, if I am purchasing one firewall from Google and using that firewall, all firewall-related services should be free. If I want to troubleshoot something deep and perform deep troubleshooting, you have to enable some additional logs. That is not that good. If I have to enable additional logs and want to store them into Google Cloud storage, which is similar to an S3 bucket, it is again chargeable. Those kinds of things should be given as part of the package. If you take firewall, all firewall-related logs, activities, and diagnostics everything should come as one package. If you want to do some deep analysis, you have to enable these logs, and for that you have to store them in the cloud storage, which is again chargeable. We should not have those kinds of things.Regarding additional costs, it can vary case by case. If I want to do deep analysis, I have to enable some logs, and for those logs, Google is charging. I am already paying for my virtual firewall from Google, and I am paying the cost for that. If I want to do some further troubleshooting and enable some low-level logs, they are charging for that. So these are the kinds of things I am talking about. To do very deep-level troubleshooting and enable additional logs, they will be charging. Not only Google, but all clouds are charging for this. Functionality-wise, Google Cloud is fine. In terms of virtual machine deployment or VM instance, the functionality is good.

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ErmiasGirma

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

Has supported container-based deployments and improved infrastructure visibility through monitoring tools

Aria Operations, formerly known as VMware vRealize Operations, has been renamed to vROps. We are currently using this for monitoring purposes. For orchestration, we are using VCD to automate Telco Cloud. VCD is an automation tool, and we are also using VMware Tanzu Platform for the Kubernetes environment, alongside TKG, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid. These are also other solutions for the Tanzu Kubernetes environment. For Telco Cloud, we are using it to automate our company's operations, which is for a telecom company. We are familiar with these products, especially vCenter, ESXi, VCD, vCF, and vROps. It is very easy to integrate applications when we deploy vCenter and ESXi since we can enable vSphere with Tanzu feature. We can build namespaces and provide application developers the platform to deploy their applications on pods within containerization. We can easily manage, pull results, and create containers efficiently, making it a simple way to handle applications. We provide namespace labels for application developers, and we can manage their resources along with other aspects easily. Regarding security, we use many tools such as CDX and LDAP, AD for integrating our Kubernetes cluster with the developer teams. We can manage roles and permissions simply. It is very straightforward to integrate with EDX and other third-party tools, Active Directory, to the Kubernetes cluster, allowing easy access and management.

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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

"We worked with Google Cloud to ensure HIPAA compliance approval in health insurance companies."

"For my use case, Google Cloud was the best choice."

"Google Cloud is perceived as a cost-effective and user-friendly option, especially compared to AWS. The current affordability and ease of use make it suitable for medium-sized companies. While the complexity may increase in the future, for now, Google Cloud is considered easy to use."

"The speed, security, and performance of Google Cloud are excellent."

"The solution is user-friendly and easy to spin."

"Technical support has been good."

"It is simple to use; everything was very simple to set up, and it did not take long to get everything set up and understand what was going on because things are pretty clear."

"Google Cloud has positively impacted my organization, particularly in the work that a certain automated task can do when you compare it to manual work."

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"The support from VMware is very good."

"Tanzu is easy to upgrade and scale, whether we're talking about horizontal or vertical scaling. It is as smooth as possible without any downtime. The platform maintenance, upgrading, and operations part is very smooth."

"The Day 2 operations support is the most vital feature"

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the ability to check the flow of all the different variants within our applications."

"We feel very good about these features."

"Tanzu Mission Control has quite a set of rich features when compared to OpenShift."

"I have multiple Kubernetes environments within my environment, and TMC gives me a single pane view, which is good for managing everything."

"Tazu is a developer-friendly and highly mature product."

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Cons

"The management side for the database needs some work. Currently, you do everything from the APP. It would be nice to have an interface where you can go in and maintain data and deal with records and do something online."

"The cost of the solution has room for improvement."

"They need to improve the costing for predictive analytics, which is mainly related to the tools that come with AI. They also need to improve the BigQuery cost optimization and the visualization."

"The price can be lowered significantly."

"There are occasionally things which are inconvenient. For example, uploading pictures or files then requires you to transfer to a different folder."

"An area of improvement could be the release of products prior to general availability not being performant, as releasing to private preview occurs too soon before products are ready."

"I would like to see more code generation features that enable you to take user input in simple English and automatically convert it to code."

"I think perhaps the usability of Google Cloud could be one of the things that might get improved."

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"The biggest gap for me was just that the solution is relatively tied to Cloud Foundry. If you have anything you need to deploy outside of that, it becomes burdensome."

"Having a unified dashboard to manage all infrastructure, whether it involves additional IT infrastructure or modern apps, would be highly advantageous"

"The infrastructure is quite challenging."

"The price is very high compared to other Kubernetes environments because Kubernetes is open source."

"The network control and security policies must be improved."

"VMware Tanzu Service Mesh could add better integration with other cloud platforms, such as vRealize Automation or VMware vCloud Director for cloud providers."

"Tanzu could provide more granular control over whatever networking is being done on the containers."

"The solution is currently focused on VMware infrastructure and I would like to see more options made available."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost is based on the capacity we use."

"For the license, we didn't have to pay for any additional fees."

"Google Cloud could be cheaper."

"It's not really an expensive solution, but it would be better if there were more flexibility in the pricing model."

"Google offers a free account with minimal data backup and we can subscribe for more data."

"Its cost depends on specific use cases."

"The licensing for Google Cloud seems to be quite cheap and they're actually quite reasonable in comparison to Azure, which, as it turns out, is quite expensive. Even though Azure has a data center in South Africa it's still quite costly. There's no scaling, so if you go with the VM, you pay 2500 Rand. When you add another VM, it's another 2500 Rand even though you don't use the whole thing. With Google, you can go up as incrementally as you need to, even if it's just 30 Rand."

"They provide user-based licensing plans. Its plan could be less expensive."

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"It is not the most expensive option, and I believe the capabilities align well with the value it provides."

"I would recommend that businesses look into the full price for their requirements. The price is high, but there are some open-source add-ons that can be used for customization while keeping costs down, although these might not be suitable for everyone."

"The licensing cost is expensive."

"Its pricing is very competitive. We get around 70% or 75%, sometimes even 80%, discount on the product. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."

"The product is not expensive, but it is not cheap."

"VMware Tanzu Mission Control is cheaper than Red Hat OpenShift."

"Since we were at a large data center, the price might not have been a concern for us."

"One of our Spanish customers told us that VMware Tanzu Service Mesh is a very expensive product for their data center."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	38

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	9
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Google Cloud?

I think perhaps the usability of Google Cloud could be one of the things that might get improved. In terms of not having to type the whole instruction I need to input to the system, just maybe some...

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What is your primary use case for Google Cloud?

My main use case for Google Cloud would be using the functions and the Vertex AI functionality, so mostly AI research and AI deployment. For my AI research and deployment, I use Vertex AI to extrac...

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What advice do you have for others considering Google Cloud?

On a scale of 1 to 10, I rate Google Cloud a nine. I choose nine because it combines a unique set of tools that are actually helpful and impactful on my daily work. Regarding Google Cloud's AI capa...

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Which is better - OpenShift Container Platform or VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

Red Hat Openshift is ideal for organizations using microservices and cloud environments. I like that the platform is auto-scalable, which saves overhead time for developers. I think Openshift can b...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Concourse for VMware Tanzu?

The least expensive licensing cost for VMware is around $350 per core. Pricing varies based on commitment and volumetric, with discounts provided for long-term commitments. VMware sells directly or...

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What needs improvement with Concourse for VMware Tanzu?

The price is very high compared to other Kubernetes environments because Kubernetes is open source. We can easily work with Docker, and when we compare it with OpenShift, the price is very high. We...

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Also Known As

GCP

Tanzu Application Catalog, Application Platform, Application Service, Hub, Mission Control, Service Mesh, Build Service, Concourse for VMware Tanzu

Overview

Google Cloud offers a comprehensive platform renowned for cost-effectiveness, scalability, robust security, and seamless integration with tools such as Kubernetes, making it suitable for various business functions.

Google Cloud stands out for its ease of setup, stable infrastructure, and user-friendly interface. It provides essential features for AI, data analytics, and reliable storage, supporting multi-regional deployments for diverse applications. While maintaining minimal operational costs, it ensures simplified deployment and comprehensive application capabilities. However, improvements are needed in monitoring tools, customer support, documentation, and pricing options. Enhancements in stability, integration, and workload management are also required.

What are the essential features of Google Cloud?

Cost-effectiveness: Enables budget-friendly operations and reduced operational costs.
Easy Setup: Offers a straightforward and quick setup process.
Scalability: Supports growing business needs with vast resources and infrastructure.
Robust Security: Provides strong protection and compliance measures.
Seamless Integration: Effective integration with tools like Kubernetes and other applications.

What benefits and ROI can be observed?

Reduction in Operational Costs: Minimizes infrastructure and maintenance expenses.
Global Reach: Allows businesses to expand operations across multiple regions.
Flexibility: Adapts to different business models and rapid scaling needs.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Facilitates integration with existing tools and platforms.

Industries leverage Google Cloud for infrastructure management, analytics, application hosting, and development environments. Entities utilize its cloud network, machine learning support, disaster recovery solutions, and big data handling. Many rely on Workspace tools for communication and virtual machine applications for efficient IT infrastructure deployment.

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VMware Tanzu Platform is designed for cloud-native development and management of Kubernetes, CI/CD processes, microservices, and containerized workloads. It supports deployments both on cloud and on-premises, providing centralized management via Mission Control.

VMware Tanzu Platform offers seamless integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN, supporting centralized cluster management and lifecycle management. The platform provides a GUI for monitoring CI/CD pipelines and network policies, enhancing multi-tenancy and Day 2 operations. Users can easily manage Kubernetes clusters, monitor applications, and integrate with tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Foundry, and Azure. It ensures compliance and security for service providers, financial institutions, and businesses.

What are the key features of VMware Tanzu Platform?

Integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN: Enhances compatibility and flexibility.
Seamless Cluster Management: Centralized control over Kubernetes clusters.
CI/CD Pipelines and Network Policies: Simplifies monitoring and management.
Multi-tenancy Support: Facilitates resource sharing among multiple users.
Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Streamlines deployment and scalability.
Observability Platform: Provides enhanced visibility and control.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in VMware Tanzu Platform reviews?

Centralized Management: Simplifies operations and reduces manual effort.
Enhanced Compliance and Security: Meets regulatory requirements.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premises options.
Seamless Integration: Works with multiple vendors and tools.
Developer-Friendly Environment: Improves productivity and innovation.

Industries such as financial institutions, service providers, and businesses requiring rigorous compliance and security deploy VMware Tanzu Platform. These entities benefit from centralized management, streamlined DevOps processes, and integrated tools, enhancing their capabilities in cloud-native developments and containerized workloads.

Broadcom

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Verizon, Cerner, Zipcar, Avarteq

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