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Google Cloud vs Oracle Database as a Service comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Google Cloud
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
75
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (6th), PaaS Clouds (4th)
Oracle Database as a Service
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
67
Ranking in other categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS) (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

Google Cloud and Oracle Database as a Service aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Google Cloud is designed for Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) and holds a mindshare of 8.7%, up 6.6% compared to last year.
Oracle Database as a Service, on the other hand, focuses on Database as a Service (DBaaS), holds 9.0% mindshare, up 8.1% since last year.
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS)
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Saurav Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration with Kubernetes and flexibility improve our application deployment process
The logging could be improved; there's currently no intuitive way to filter logs on the Google console, especially for individuals who are not familiar with query languages. Our non-technical users find it difficult to access logs. Additionally, the user interface could be more user-friendly and intuitive compared to our previous experience with AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ).
Duy AnhMai - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers security and good performance
Price-wise, the tool is expensive, and I feel it is an area where improvements are needed. Oracle Database as a Service is not as popular as other tools because we use AWS and GCP. Oracle is okay in terms of performance for banking businesses and some big companies. As I use the tool in Heineken, I know Oracle is an okay security solution. We use and deploy some applications and features from Oracle that are better than what others offer. The data in the tool is actually stored in the production part, so it is always kept a secret. I don't think that AI has been integrated into the tool. The AI used by Oracle is not as strong as that used by AWS. I recommend the tool to others, especially banking, finance, and insurance companies where the security needs to be better. There is maintenance for the tool required, but I don't know which company does it for our organization. I rate the tool a ten out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Google Cloud performs well."
"Google Cloud is 100 percent stable."
"Google Cloud is user friendly and reliable. The most valuable feature is the security of Google Cloud."
"There is no downtime. It is very reliable."
"The most valuable feature of Google Cloud is its security."
"This is a solution that's so easy to expand when you need it to. It's the best I've ever seen. It's much better than Azure."
"The speed, security, and performance of Google Cloud are excellent."
"Google Cloud's most valuable attribute is its capability for on-demand auto-scaling, and it also simplifies numerous intricate tasks for its users."
"It's a scalable product."
"The most valuable features of Oracle Database as a Service are the ease of use. We can use a simple syntax to get data and we can easily go to procedures to see data other than using a query."
"What I like about Oracle Database as a Service is that it has excellent stability, and the development is effortless. I also like the enhanced queries in Oracle Database as a Service best."
"I will rate this solution a nine out of ten. We have been using this solution for the past ten years. We will continue the partnership. I do not expect to see any further integration of the tool with our software. I will recommend this tool to those with a large database."
"The solution's technical support is good."
"The most valuable features of Oracle Database as a Service are the power, security, and performance."
"It is a product brought to you by a company that concentrates only on database solutions, so it is the best at what it does."
"It is very easy to use."
 

Cons

"We'd like the storage to be increased."
"Uploading documents could be simplified."
"The price of the license could be cheaper."
"The price could improve. Every customer would agree, that they would like the price to be reduced."
"My only concern is that a number of the offerings are built on their own proprietary technologies which means means that, with respect to the offerings in Google Cloud, it's difficult to have a path to migrate to other cloud providers."
"I cannot recall coming across any missing features."
"If there were more documentation and training, it would be very helpful in explaining the underlying processes."
"There are some areas where Google Cloud could be improved. Specifically, they are not well-aligned with right-to-left languages like Hebrew and Arabic. We encounter numerous issues when we use documents that mix right-to-left languages with left-to-right languages, such as Hebrew and English. This lack of alignment creates significant problems. Considering more than 400 million Arabic speakers, this is a central area where improvements would be beneficial."
"I have had a hard time finding some documentation. There should provide easier accessible documentation for Oracle Database as a Service."
"We'd like to see better support for non-structured data and in-memory load."
"There is room for improvement in PL/SQL. It is not user-friendly and it is hard to understand."
"The installation process requires improvement as it can be quite complex."
"The product is very expensive."
"I would like to see improvements in the license cost. The solution is subscription-based for PaaS services. You need to buy your own authorized license."
"The support provides help based on the same size fits all kinds of approaches, making it an area where improvements are needed."
"The initial setup could improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They provide user-based licensing plans. Its plan could be less expensive."
"We pay for a license."
"Its cost depends on specific use cases."
"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the tool's price as an eight."
"For the license, we didn't have to pay for any additional fees."
"The best part of Google Cloud is that it is cheaper than the competitors."
"The licensing cost is based on the capacity we use."
"Licensing fees are paid monthly."
"The price of Oracle Database as a Service is reasonable."
"Oracle Database as a Service has a yearly licensing fee, which is expensive."
"This is an expensive solution."
"This solution is costly because it saves a lot of data."
"The price depends on the solution you choose: standard, enterprise, or high performance. For example, enterprise can start between 0.4 an hour up to 1,800. Additional fees also depends on what package you choose. Your feels will be different if you choose the standard, enterprise, high performance, or extreme package. You will pay in relation to what option you ask for. The price is very good if you compare it to other databases."
"The solution's price is reasonable but depends upon the negotiation."
"What has been done is that an annual subscription model has been launched, which includes the payment of both the AML (Annual Maintenance Fee) and the subscription fee, paid on a yearly basis."
"The tool's licensing is on an yearly basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
36%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
25%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Cloud?
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 ...
What needs improvement with Google Cloud?
The logging could be improved; there's currently no intuitive way to filter logs on the Google console, especially for individuals who are not familiar with query languages. Our non-technical users...
What is your primary use case for Google Cloud?
Our primary use case for Google Cloud ( /products/google-cloud-reviews ) is deploying applications. Our applications are deployed on Google Cloud ( /products/google-cloud-reviews ), and we use it t...
What do you like most about Oracle Database as a Service?
It has significantly enhanced our application development process by introducing substantial time savings and streamlining routine tasks.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database as a Service?
Prices are high. Technical support from Oracle tends to be high in quality.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database as a Service?
It would be beneficial if Oracle could offer features similar to those provided by open-source platforms like Postgres, such as a multi-core-based platform and a shared node database. While Oracle ...
 

Also Known As

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Oracle DBaaS, Oracle Database Cloud
 

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