Good PaaS Platform with Great Support
Rating: 8 out of 10
November 22, 2022
NC
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Verified User
5 years of experience
- Increased productivity
- Better data management
- Great user support
Starting at $0.05 Per Hour Per Instance
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What is Google App Engine?
Google App Engine is Google Cloud's platform-as-a-service offering. It features pay-per-use pricing and support for a broad array of programming languages.
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Good PaaS Platform with Great Support
Rating: 8 out of 10
November 22, 2022It's one of the best serverless platforms we used so far. We created a small web application on it to use as ATS and also set up an email server which worked very well with go...
App creation and management goodness.
Rating: 9 out of 10
November 1, 2021Our organization uses Google App Engine for writing, deploying and testing the code as it requires minimal configuration for testing of code and the code gets covered even in ...
Verified user
Engineer
2 years of experienceGoogle App Engine - perfect for any app looking to modernize!
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 10, 2021We have one significant web application. It is used by our entire R&D team across multiple departments as the primary platform for data analysis. We currently have our web...
Cameron Gable
Engineer - Research & Development
Software Engineer III
Serimmune Inc.
3 years of experienceGreat for small teams
Rating: 8 out of 10
June 2, 2021We're using Google App Engine to build and host our web application and backend across the organization. This helps us in building a highly scalable applications on a fully ma...
Verified user
Engineer
3 years of experienceGoogle App Engine - Easy deployment with no manageability
Rating: 6 out of 10
April 27, 2021[Google App Engine] was used by one department for serving various backend APIs.
Its portability and scalability were the main reasons we used it.
The app-engine manageability...
Manjeet Singh
Professional - Engineering
Senior Manager - Engineering
Hike Messenger
3 years of experienceGoogle App Engine lives up to its name!
Rating: 6 out of 10
April 26, 2021We deployed Moodle(LMS) and Odoo(ERP) applications on Google App Engine using Marketplace available configurations from Bitmani. We are using App Engine to host such client ap...
Rudolph Pereira
Team Lead - Information Technology
Team Lead
Avalon Information Systems Pvt. Ltd.
3 years of experienceGood Service
Rating: 10 out of 10
April 5, 2021Google App Engine (GAE) as part of the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) is being used across our entire SaaS product. It provides us with an enterprise level infrastructure that ca...
Verified user
C-Level Executive
4 years of experienceGoogle App Engine - For companies that don't have time to admin machines
Rating: 8 out of 10
February 22, 2020We are using Google App Engine in production environment for some applications from our health care insurance model. It allows us to focus on developing applications while Goo...
A good alternative for application deployment, Google App Engine
Rating: 7 out of 10
February 12, 2020We at our organisation use Google App Engine to test and deploy dynamic internal contents. As Google App Engine is able to work with multi language support, it is beneficial f...
Awesome experience on Google App Engine
Rating: 9 out of 10
January 15, 2020We are using Google App Engine as a primary backend of our location-based application. We developed a mobile application to track our company cab live location tracking. So we...
Verified user
Analyst
4 years of experienceServerless Web app platform that includes auto scaling for simpler web apps
Rating: 9 out of 10
December 23, 2019Google App Engine is used in the IT department to host the organization's website, manage the scaling as well as ongoing maintenance and updates, and to build the web applicat...
Verified user
Analyst
2 years of experienceA reliable web application hosting platform
Rating: 9 out of 10
October 31, 2019We use Google App Engine to house many of our mission-critical web applications with zero downtime. It solves the need to have 100% uptime with no added long term equipment co...
Verified user
Manager
2 years of experienceGoogle App Engine is a true modern wonder.
Rating: 10 out of 10
October 16, 2019Google App Engine is in use for nearly every internal system and tool that we have developed, as well as a large amount of systems and tools that we have developed for our cus...
Tristan Dobbs
Executive - Professional Services
Vice President of Shared Services
Cloudbakers
7 years of experienceGoogle App Engine - simple application hosting at Google scale
Rating: 7 out of 10
September 24, 2019I enjoy using Google App Engine because it allows me to focus on developing applications while GAE handles hosting and scaling.
A good application overall
Rating: 5 out of 10
August 23, 2019It is used to develop and host web applications. It is very helpful in its versatility.
Darshan YS
Engineer - Research & Development
Senior Computer Vision Scientist
Verrix
1 year of experience
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What is Google App Engine?
Google App Engine is Google Cloud's platform-as-a-service offering. It features pay-per-use pricing and support for a broad array of programming languages.
Key Features
Popular Languages
Build applications in Node.js, Java, Ruby, C#, Go, Python, or PHP—or bring a
custom language runtime
Open & Flexible
Custom runtimes allows developers to bring any library and framework to App
Engine by supplying a Docker container
Fully Managed
A fully managed environment lets developers focus on code while App Engine
manages infrastructure concerns
Monitoring, Logging & Diagnostics
Google Stackdriver provides application diagnostics to debug and monitor the
health and performance of apps
Application Versioning
Host different versions of applications, create development, test, staging, and
production environments
Traffic Splitting
Route incoming requests to different app versions, A/B test, and do incremental
feature rollouts
Application Security
Help safeguard applications by defining access rules with App Engine firewall
and leverage managed SSL/TLS certificates* by default on a custom domain at no
additional cost
Services Ecosystem
Tap a growing ecosystem of GCP services from applications including a suite of
cloud developer tools
Google App Engine Integrations
Google App Engine Competitors
Google App Engine Technical Details
| Deployment Types | Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based |
|---|---|
| Operating Systems | Unspecified |
| Mobile Application | No |
Frequently Asked Questions
Google App Engine is Google Cloud's platform-as-a-service offering. It features pay-per-use pricing and support for a broad array of programming languages.
CloudFoundry are common alternatives for Google App Engine.
Reviewers rate Ease of building user interfaces and Scalability and Workflow engine capability highest, with a score of 9.
The most common users of Google App Engine are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
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Efficient Email Servers: Users have praised the email servers for their efficiency in delivering messages promptly, ensuring reliable communication.
Easy Data Upload: Many users find the ability to upload data to web applications effortlessly as a valuable feature that enhances their overall user experience.
Automatic Scaling of Apps: The automatic scaling of apps based on user demand is highlighted by users as a beneficial feature that ensures smooth performance even with increasing usage.
Various Programming Language Support: Users appreciate the platform's support for programming languages like Java, Python, Php, and Ruby, which facilitates development and adds flexibility.
Straightforward Billing System: The straightforward and easy-to-understand billing system provided by Google is appreciated by users for simplifying financial management within the platform.
Project-Based Resource Management: The project-based management of resources by Google is seen as a beneficial feature that contributes to efficient resource allocation and utilization.
Flexibility in Scaling Instances: Users value the ability to scale instances up or down based on business needs, allowing effective demand response while optimizing costs.
Managing Server-less Resources Efficiently: The ease of managing server-less resources and deploying applications efficiently is highlighted as a key strength of the platform.
Cost-Effective Solution for Small Applications: Google App Engine is recognized as a cost-effective and time-saving alternative for running small applications, enabling quick implementation.
Lack of Sufficient Documentation and Tutorials: Some users have pointed out that more comprehensive documentation and tutorials are needed to assist in understanding the platform's features and functionalities better. Additional resources can help users navigate complex processes with ease.
Limited Integration with Open Source Applications: Users express a desire for improved integration capabilities with open source applications to enhance flexibility and ensure seamless compatibility with various systems. Better integration options would enable smoother workflows for users across different platforms.
Challenges in UI Theme Selection: Several users highlight the limited options available for selecting different UI themes, indicating a need for increased customization choices. Diverse theme selections can cater to diverse design preferences, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
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App creation and management goodness.
Rating: 9 out of 10
November 01, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
- It increases the ROI as it automatically debugs the code.
- Scalability is not an issue as further configuration is not required.
- Deployment is very easy to production and less resources are needed for this.
Google App Engine - perfect for any app looking to modernize!
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 10, 2021
CG
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
- App Engine can scale basically infinitely so our users can always expect fast responsiveness.
- App Engine has saved us money by only using the resources we need when we need them.
- The security and IAM policies surrounding App Engine have saved a lot of head aches.
Great for small teams
Rating: 8 out of 10
June 02, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
- It helped us in creating scalable application.
- Reduced / Saved the cost of hardware.
- Warning for crashes works amazing.
Google App Engine - Easy deployment with no manageability
Rating: 6 out of 10
April 27, 2021
MS
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
- Easy to implement and deploy, hence quick deployments and faster release
- Some issues during scaling and deployment
Google App Engine lives up to its name!
Rating: 6 out of 10
April 26, 2021
RP
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
- It has saved time when we need to quick test applications for proof of concept.
- The apps have good performance. Even with lower CPU's.
- Load Balancers and Kubernetes is easy to maintain.
Good Service
Rating: 10 out of 10
April 05, 2021
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
- It has been a positive move for us allowing us to focus on product rather than infrastructure.
- Using GAE and GCP overall provides a level of validation with potential clients that also brings value to the business.
Google App Engine - For companies that don't have time to admin machines
Rating: 8 out of 10
February 22, 2020
KB
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
- Fast MVP delivery.
A good alternative for application deployment, Google App Engine
Rating: 7 out of 10
February 12, 2020
LM
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
- Google App Engine enabled us to deploy different internal applications and software within a short period of time.
- It is easily scalable, so we don't have to worry whether the application works after a limit of use or not.
Awesome experience on Google App Engine
Rating: 9 out of 10
January 15, 2020
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
- Google App Engine plays a vital role in our business to store the mass data of our application.
- We don't see any major negative impacts.
Serverless Web app platform that includes auto scaling for simpler web apps
Rating: 9 out of 10
December 23, 2019
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
- Google App Engine had positive impact on ROI by reducing the time it takes to create, deploy and maintain web applications.
- Positive impact on ROI and positive impact on business by reducing CapEx needed for running the business website.
A reliable web application hosting platform
Rating: 9 out of 10
October 31, 2019
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
- App Engine has allowed to deploy critical applications without procuring new hardware and performing the set up/installation in a long period of time.
- We were able to release a cost savings of over 50K in a six month period based on not having to acquire hardware and adding support.
Google App Engine is a true modern wonder.
Rating: 10 out of 10
October 16, 2019
TD
Vetted Review
7 years of experience
- App Engine has reduced the cost of deploying internal systems on full VMs.
- App Engine has reduced internal support on systems where a full OS would have taken much more management.
- Sub-minute billing has reduced the cost of using another Cloud platform when times of heavy activity would have increased our costs unnecessarily.
Google App Engine - simple application hosting at Google scale
Rating: 7 out of 10
September 24, 2019
ZY
Vetted Review
Verified User
6 years of experience
- The generous free quotas allow me to take risks that might not be financially viable were I paying more for hosting.
- One downside is I find I hit the free quota for the Channel API more frequently than other APIs, and that one in particular is important as more users expect applications to provide real-time updates.
A good application overall
Rating: 5 out of 10
August 23, 2019
DY
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
- Scalability.
- Monitoring requires less work and helps in the overall efficiency of the system.
- Reduces the requirement of servers/ helps in reducing the overhead cost for the system.
App Engine!
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 19, 2019
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
- Reduces overhead to having to manage an onsite server. Personally it saves me time of having to run back ups every so often.
App Engine Review!
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 18, 2019
JD
Vetted Review
Verified User
4 years of experience
- App Engine is a great starting point for customers who are already invested or want to become further invested in the Google Cloud Platform environment
- App Engine removes the need for manual server management, which saves a lot of developer time and money
PaaS from Google, give it some code and it will run it and scale it automatically
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 17, 2019
DS
Vetted Review
Verified User
5 years of experience
- It serves traffic very well with almost zero down time – it's always positive impact.
Expensive, Cutting Edge and Highly Recommended
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 16, 2019
JD
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
- Positive impact: Google App Engine let us rapidly build and deploy web services which support an array of applications across mobile and web platforms. We have found the services to be highly reliable and have been overall very satisfied with the level of stability, security and functionality we've achieved.
- Negative impact: We are dissatisfied with the seemingly-unnecessary level of complexity in some areas which has made code hand-off difficult. It has taken developers many months to learn the ins and outs of Google App Engine and understand the complex infrastructure of our services and so when someone has never worked on these services before, there can be a sizable ramp up time. So while it was very quick to build, it is not always obvious or apparent how to make modifications or how everything works together. There is a bit of "magic" involved where you have to really understand the system to see why, counter-intuitively, certain things happen the way they do.
- Positive impact: We've had the flexibility to implement certain features which we thought would be unsupported or too difficult to achieve with Google App Engine. So it has allowed us to do some very cool things that we were surprised were possible.
- Negative impact: It's very expensive, and combined with the extra time spent in development trying to figure out some of the more arcane aspects of Google App Engine, it is hard to know whether we could have saved money by choosing a different platform provider, but it seems likely.
Google App Engine is the perfect tool to scale your app
Rating: 9 out of 10
August 16, 2019
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
3 years of experience
- Google provides this product at a discount to non-profits, so if you are a non-profit, it can save you a lot of money.
- The auto-scaling feature of the engine can save you a lot of embarrassment and expensive bug fixing.
Google App Engine's best feature is cloud endpoint
Rating: 10 out of 10
August 15, 2019
HL
Vetted Review
Verified User
1 year of experience
- Positive: Customers with Java, Python code base may choose to use Google app engine over Microsoft Azure for deploying their web applications.
- Negative: Customers with C# ASP.NET web application code base may choose not to use Google app engine due to lack of C# support in the SDK.
- Positive: pricing is 10% more competitive compared to Microsoft Azure and %48 more competitive compared to Amazon AWS.
Solid solution, maybe not as great as the competition
Rating: 7 out of 10
August 02, 2018
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
- Easy enough to get up and running; speedy prototyping and deployment which saved us time and money
- Automatic scaling meant for less issues after going live
GCP hits the nail on the head. (Sometimes)
Rating: 9 out of 10
April 14, 2018
RC
Vetted Review
Verified User
7 years of experience
- Save time
- Save resources
- Near effortless scaling
Google Apps where it fits
Rating: 8 out of 10
August 01, 2017
Verified User
Vetted Review
Verified User
2 years of experience
- Cost is lower than Office 365.
- Removes extraneous license cost of MS office for a majority of users.
- Management cost requires less staff.
Google App Engine for Quick Deployments
Rating: 10 out of 10
May 24, 2017
TL
Vetted Review
5 years of experience
- Overall very positive.
- Seamless integration keeps costs low, for one.
- Prices are competitive with similar offerings from Amazon, etc.