Google Migrate to Containers
Google Migrate to Containers: A focused, no-cost path from supported VMs to container artifacts and Google Cloud deployments. Ranked #16 of 29 in Cloud Migration Tools by our editors (7.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free VM-to-container modernization.
At a glance
- Editor score7.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forFree VM-to-container modernization
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Discovery & assessmentYes
- Founded1998 · Mountain View, California, United States
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Converts VMware and Compute Engine VMs into container artifacts
- Generates Dockerfiles, Kubernetes files, and Skaffold configuration
- Targets GKE, GKE Autopilot, GKE Enterprise, and Cloud Run
Where it doesn't
- Focused on containerization rather than general migration
- Database migration is not supported
- Uses a self-hosted deployment model
Our verdict on Google Migrate to Containers
Google Migrate to Containers converts applications running on virtual machines into container artifacts for deployment on Google Cloud platforms. It supports Linux and Windows workloads from VMware and Compute Engine, making it a fit for teams modernizing existing VM-based applications without starting from a new container build. The tool analyzes filesystems, creates migration plans, and can generate Dockerfiles, Kubernetes deployment files, and Skaffold configuration. Optional data migration into persistent volumes is also available.
The published plan is straightforward: Migrate to Containers is provided at no charge. Its CLI covers copying, analysis, migration-plan creation, artifact generation, and optional data migration, with offline assessment and migration workflows available for Linux workloads. That combination gives migration teams a defined path from discovery to generated deployment artifacts without a paid product tier to evaluate. The main focus is VM-to-container modernization, rather than a broad program covering every migration pattern.
Platform fit is strongest inside the Google Cloud ecosystem. Generated workloads can target Google Kubernetes Engine, GKE Autopilot, GKE Enterprise, or Cloud Run, while integrations include Cloud Code and Migration Center. The self-hosted deployment model may suit teams that want to operate the tooling within their own environment. Choose it for a focused route from VMware or Compute Engine VMs to Google Cloud containers; choose another tool when database migration or a wider general-purpose migration scope is central to the project.
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Google Migrate to Containers fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Discovery & assessment | Yes |
| Dependency mapping | Not verified |
| Continuous replication | Not verified |
| Database migration | No |
| Deployment model | Self-hosted |
| Included workload limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Google Kubernetes Engine, GKE Autopilot, GKE Enterprise, Cloud Run, Cloud Code, Migration Center |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | cloud.google.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Google Migrate to Containers integrations
Google Migrate to Containers lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Google Kubernetes Engine
- GKE Autopilot
- GKE Enterprise
- Cloud Run
- Cloud Code
- Migration Center
Alternatives to Google Migrate to Containers
- Azure MigrateA broad Azure migration workspace with free assessment tools and time-limited server migration licensing.9.4
- CloudamizeA broad cloud migration workspace for discovery, dependency mapping and migration-wave planning.9.1
- Huawei Cloud Migration Center (MgC)A free Huawei Cloud migration center covering discovery, planning, workflows, and monitoring.9.0
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