Virtual Private Cloud
Google Cloud Virtual Private Cloud is a global, scalable, and flexible networking service. It provides the underlying network infrastructure for Compute Engine VMs, GKE containers, and the App Engine environment. This setup allows developers to isolate resources and manage traffic within a defined virtual network boundary on the Google Cloud Platform.
You should choose this service when you need a flexible networking foundation for various Google Cloud workloads. However, be aware that there is no free tier available for this service. The pricing model is strictly pay-as-you-go, meaning you will incur costs based on your actual usage without any initial free allowance to offset expenses.
Alternatives on other providers
Equivalent services on other clouds:
- AWS Amazon VPC no price Compare
- Microsoft Azure Virtual Network no price Compare
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking $0.0085 per GB Compare