Cloud
AWS vs Google Cloud
Comparing the two leading cloud providers across key dimensions for different use cases.
| Dimension | AWS | Google Cloud (GCP) |
|---|---|---|
| Market Share | ~32% (largest) | ~11% |
| Service Breadth | 200+ services | 100+ services |
| Kubernetes | EKS (good) | GKE (best-in-class) |
| AI/ML Tools | SageMaker, Bedrock | Vertex AI, TPUs |
| Pricing | Complex, volume discounts | Simpler, sustained discounts |
| Enterprise Support | Extensive | Growing |
When to Use Each
When to Use AWS
- Enterprise with complex multi-service architectures
- Need the widest selection of managed services
- Existing AWS expertise on the team
- Compliance-heavy industries (more certifications)
When to Use Google Cloud (GCP)
- Data analytics and BigQuery workloads
- Kubernetes-native architectures
- Machine learning with TPU acceleration
- Simpler pricing and cost management
Our Verdict
AWS for breadth of services and enterprise adoption. GCP for data/ML workloads and Kubernetes-native architectures.