Google Cloud Platform · Storage

Local SSD

Google Cloud’s Local SSD provides ephemeral storage optimized for scratch data and caches, delivering the lowest latency and highest performance available in their storage lineup. It handles high-throughput temporary workloads where speed is critical, such as caching layers or intermediate processing steps, rather than serving as a durable backup solution.

This setup suits teams needing raw speed for transient data, but the lack of a free tier means every byte costs money immediately. Since it is strictly pay-as-you-go, you pay for the performance without any initial buffer, making it less attractive for prototyping or low-volume testing compared to options with included allowances.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 10 · 5 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 13 certifications
• Provider health B