E2-micro
Billing: Per second
$7.11/mo
Renewal price not listed
- 10 GB storage
- 1 GB free egress traffic
- Cloud
- Enterprise
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Google Cloud Hosting
Cloud serverSelf-managedNorth AmericaEuropeAsiaOceaniaSouth AmericaMiddle EastAfrica
Google Cloud Hosting offers cloud servers for developers who run their own servers and pay by the hour, priced above most hosts of its type.
From $7/mo. We have no confirmed renewal price. As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
From
$7/mo
Renewal price not confirmed, so no 3-year total
Where its servers are
Google Cloud Hosting has data centres in 7 regions. The shaded areas are regions, not exact cities.
- North America
- Europe
- Asia
- Oceania
- South America
- Middle East
- Africa
We can only time hosts that publish speed-test addresses. The latency chart measures five clouds; a city close to you there is a good sign for any host in that city.
Plans and prices
As listed in April 2026. We have not rechecked these against the host's page yet, so confirm before you buy.
E2 Standard VM
$20.50/mo
Renewal price not listed
- Cost-effective
- Sustained use discounts available
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
N1 Standard VM
$24.26/mo
Renewal price not listed
- General-purpose
- Flexible workloads
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
C2 Compute-Optimized VM
$29.60/mo
Renewal price not listed
- High performance computing
- Great for compute-intensive workloads
- Efficient resource utilization
As listed in April 2026, not rechecked
Our test of Google Cloud Hosting
Tested by Hosting Compass, April 2026
4.4/5
- Performance4.8/5
- Ease of use3.8/5
- Support4.0/5
- Features4.8/5
- Value3.9/5
Google Cloud is for organizations that need the best infrastructure, AI tools, and global reach, with the budget to match.
Overview\n\nGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP) provides compute, storage, networking, and AI services across 40+ regions worldwide.\n\nPerformance\n\nTop-tier performance on Google's custom hardware and global fiber network. Compute Engine delivers load times well under 200ms.\n\nPricing\n\nPay-as-you-go with sustained use discounts. Free tier includes 1 e2-micro instance. Committed use discounts of up to 57%.
Prices mentioned in these notes are from the time of the test. Current prices are in the plans above.
Google Cloud Hosting at a glance
The dials are our editorial estimates on a 1 to 5 scale, not test results. How we estimate
- Management
- Self-managed
- cPanel
- No
- Email included
- No
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, CA
Best for
Fit by project
- WordPress sitePossible fit
- Online storeGood fit
- Business websitePossible fit
- Web app or SaaSStrong fit
- Portfolio or static sitePossible fit
- Blog or content siteWeak fit
- Agency with client sitesGood fit
From the type of hosting, the same rule the finder uses.
Strengths and trade-offs
In its favour
- Data centres in 7 of 7 world regions
Watch for
- We could not confirm what it renews at
- No email included; plan on a separate mail service
- You run and secure the server yourself
The first points come straight from the price and plan data.
Questions about Google Cloud Hosting
How much does Google Cloud Hosting cost after the first term?
We do not have a confirmed renewal price for Google Cloud Hosting. The entry plan starts at $7 per month (as listed in April 2026). Check the renewal terms at checkout.
Does Google Cloud Hosting include email?
No. Google Cloud Hosting does not include mailboxes, so you need a separate email service for addresses on your domain.
Where are Google Cloud Hosting's data centres?
In North America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, South America, Middle East and Africa. We list regions, not exact cities, for Google Cloud Hosting.
Does Google Cloud Hosting offer cPanel?
No. Google Cloud Hosting uses its own dashboard or none at all, not cPanel.