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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    gcloud CLI

    Score8.7 out of 10
    N/AThe Google Cloud CLI is a set of tools to create and manage Google Cloud resources. Its tools can be used to perform many common platform tasks from the command line or through scripts and other automation.N/A

    IBM Cloud Functions

    Score6.5 out of 10
    N/AIBM Cloud Functions is a PaaS platform based on Apache OpenWhisk. With it, developers write code (“actions”) that respond to external events. Actions are hosted, executed, and scaled on demand based on the number of events coming in. No servers or infrastructure to provision and manage.

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    gcloud CLIIBM Cloud Functions
    Editions & Modules
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    Basic Cloud Functions Rate
    $0.00017
    per second of execution
    API Gateway Rate
    Free
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    gcloud CLIIBM Cloud Functions
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Features
    gcloud CLIIBM Cloud Functions
    Cloud Management
    Comparison of Cloud Management features of Google Cloud CLI and IBM Cloud Functions
    Feature
    Google Cloud CLI
    7.6
    2 Ratings
    14% below category average
    IBM Cloud Functions
    -
    Ratings
    Cloud Management Security7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automation and Orchestration7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Management7.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Management Performance Monitoring8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Governance and Compliance8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Resource Management8.32 Ratings00 Ratings
    Systems Integration8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    Score8.5 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    gcloud CLIIBM Cloud Functions
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (2 ratings)
    3.0
    (7 ratings)
    Usability
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
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    User Testimonials
    gcloud CLIIBM Cloud Functions
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Google
    it is great for automating tasks like deploying VMs, running BigQuery and managing cloud resources at scale. It is much faster than the UI for repetitive actions and allows you to easily script and scale progress. However it is not ideal for beginners
    Incentivized
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    IBM
    IBM Cloud Functions [is] not the worse product on the IBM cloud. I decided to write this review as I thought it would be balanced. I would still use functions to set up a serverless architecture where execution time is pretty quick and the code is relatively simple. I wouldn't use IBM Cloud Functions for async calls obviously, as costs could be higher. The functions documentation is lacking in terms of CI/CD, and there are unexplainable errors occurring - like the network connection that I mentioned. So I wouldn't just rely on IBM Cloud Functions too much for the entire system, but make sure it's diversified.
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    Pros
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    • Great substitute for a simple API calls to run non-complicated code.
    • Easy way to run Python/Java/Javascript to get something done.
    • File validation.
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    Cons
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    • Billing can be a hassle, not the most responsive customer service/support team
    • Handles & executes most functionalities, but other platforms offer more scalability if you're seeking consistent and stable growth
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    Usability
    Google
    Google Cloud CLI is highly usable once you’re past the basics, especially for engineers and DevOps teams who live in the terminal. It’s powerful, consistent, and scriptable, which makes it excellent for repeatable workflows, automation, and day-to-day cloud operations. The command structure is generally logical, tab-completion and help flags are solid, and it integrates cleanly into CI/CD pipelines—huge wins for productivity
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    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Alternatives Considered
    Google
    Google Cloud CLI stacks up well against other cloud and infrastructure CLIs by balancing power, consistency, and automation readiness, especially in production environments. Compared to AWS CLI, it’s more opinionated and readable, with better defaults and a more coherent command structure across services. Compared to Azure CLI, it’s less beginner-friendly but offers deeper control and is better suited for complex, large-scale workflows.
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    IBM
    • ICF is a lightweight service and does not require runtime configurations
    • Scalable on demand and hence there is no need to pay for runtime costs
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    Return on Investment
    Google
    No answers on this topic
    IBM
    • It directly affected our expenses since we do not need to deploy and maintain a set of separate applications.
    • It allowed us to pay for only the amount of time cloud functions run.
    • It saved on maintenance and monitoring of the applications it replaced.
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