Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud SQL: A managed SQL service with strong Google Cloud operations and integrations. Ranked #10 of 24 in Database Performance Monitoring Software by our editors (8.2/10); pricing: Paid; best for google Cloud teams needing managed SQL databases.
At a glance
- Editor score8.2 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forGoogle Cloud teams needing managed SQL databases
- Free planNo
- Paid from$0.04 usage-based
- Founded1998 · Mountain View, California, USA
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server instances
- Backups, failover, replicas, monitoring, and encryption
- Integrates with GKE, BigQuery, Cloud Run, and Observability
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Pricing varies by region, engine, machine type, and configuration
- Less focused on deep database performance analysis
Our verdict on Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud SQL is a fully managed relational database service for teams running MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server on Google Cloud. It handles administration tasks including backups, maintenance, updates, high availability, failover, encryption, replication, monitoring, and logging. Standard database clients, external applications, Google Cloud services, the console, gcloud CLI, client libraries, and the Cloud SQL Admin REST API can connect to its database instances.
Cloud SQL Enterprise starts at $0.0413 per vCPU per hour for general-purpose workloads, supports up to 96 vCPUs, includes a 99.95% SLA, and retains point-in-time recovery logs for up to 7 days. Enterprise Plus starts at $0.05369 per vCPU per hour for high-performance workloads, supports up to 128 vCPUs, offers a 99.99% SLA, and retains point-in-time recovery logs for up to 35 days. These are compute rates rather than flat monthly prices; total usage varies with region, database engine, machine type, storage, networking, and configuration.
Its strongest fit is for organizations already operating in the Google Cloud ecosystem. Integrations include Google Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Run, App Engine, Database Migration Service, and Google Cloud Observability. High-availability regional instances, standby failover, read replicas, cross-region replicas, cascading replicas, automated and on-demand backups, and encryption cover core operational needs. Choose Cloud SQL when managed hosting and Google Cloud integration matter most. Consider an alternative when deep, specialized database performance analysis is the primary requirement rather than managed database administration.
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Google Cloud SQL pricing
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Google Cloud SQL fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $0.04 usage-based |
| Supported databases | Not verified |
| Query analysis | Not verified |
| Wait and lock analysis | Not verified |
| Resource metrics | Not verified |
| History retention | Not verified |
| Deployment model | Cloud |
| Query plan capture | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Google Kubernetes Engine, BigQuery, Cloud Run, App Engine, Database Migration Service, Google Cloud Observability |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | cloud.google.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Google Cloud SQL integrations
Google Cloud SQL lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Google Kubernetes Engine
- BigQuery
- Cloud Run
- App Engine
- Database Migration Service
- Google Cloud Observability
Alternatives to Google Cloud SQL
- Redgate MonitorA broad monitoring platform for teams managing mixed database estates across hybrid infrastructure.9.4
- Quest Foglight for DatabasesA strong fit for teams managing diverse databases, with contact-sales pricing.9.2
- Percona Monitoring and ManagementA broad, free monitoring platform with deep query analysis and hybrid deployment.9.1
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