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Google Kubernetes Engine Reviews

Vendor: Google
4.0 out of 5

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Google Kubernetes Engine mindshare

As of January 2025, the mindshare of Google Kubernetes Engine in the Container Management category stands at 2.8%, down from 3.7% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Top industries

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Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
8%
University
6%
Media Company
4%
Comms Service Provider
4%
Real Estate/Law Firm
4%
Government
3%
Healthcare Company
3%
Logistics Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Hospitality Company
2%
Construction Company
2%
Wellness & Fitness Company
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Individual & Family Service
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Performing Arts
1%
Non Profit
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
 

Google Kubernetes Engine reviews

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Abhilash Gopidas - PeerSpot user
Deployment Manager at HealthEdge Software, Inc.
Verified user of Google Kubernetes Engine
Mar 21, 2024
The auto-scaling feature helps during peak hours, but the support is not great

Pros

"The product has no downtime."

Cons

"The notifications are not informative."
Javad_Talebi - PeerSpot user
Cloud architect at Vodafone
Verified user of Google Kubernetes Engine
Apr 3, 2024
Offers auto-scaling feature, good AI support assistance and ensures zero downtime

Pros

"Stability is perfect for me. "

Cons

"The pricing could be more competitive. It should be cheaper. "
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Packaged App development Senior Analyst at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
Verified user of Google Kubernetes Engine
Mar 19, 2024
A stable solution to deploy microservices with ease of use

Pros

"It is easy to use and deploy."

Cons

"The product could be cheaper."
Yossi Shmulevitch - PeerSpot user
Owner at SoftContact
Verified user of Google Kubernetes Engine
Jun 21, 2023
A highly scalable and stable solution to handle workloads of big data

Pros

"We used automation for the initial setup. It was okay. So it wasn't too complex."

Cons

"One of the things I missed a bit is the visibility and availability of solutions. If I compare it to a different solution, it is a bit behind."
Tichaona Gandhle - PeerSpot user
Chief Technology Director at Mayhem Shield
Verified user of Google Kubernetes Engine
Sep 22, 2023
A highly scalable and simple-to-use solution that can be used for containerizing

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Google Kubernetes Engine is how you can automatically scale and load balance."

Cons

"Google Kubernetes Engine's cost should be improved because it is high."
Harish Kawade - PeerSpot user
Performance Specialist at DKATALIS
Verified user of Google Kubernetes Engine
Dec 28, 2023
Along with great scalability and reliability features, the tool also makes CI/CD implementation easy

Pros

"I am satisfied with the stability offered by the solution. "

Cons

"The monitoring part requires some serious improvements in Google Kubernetes Engine, as it does not have very good monitoring consoles."
EA
Senior Software Engineer at Moniepoint
Verified user of Google Kubernetes Engine
Dec 20, 2023
Efficient, and offers the ability to virtualize the database

Pros

" We hardly have a breakdown. It's been very stable."

Cons

"I would rate the scalability a seven out of ten. "
Rakesh-Tomar - PeerSpot user
Consultant at HSBC
Verified user of Google Kubernetes Engine
Nov 13, 2024
Easy to understand with functional cluster management and improved log accessibility

Pros

"Its functionalities, such as computing the namespaces, clusters, pods, and restart logs, are easy to use."

Cons

"Log observability could be made easier so someone from high school can use it without having technological expertise."