Clever Cloud vs. Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Enjoy faster deployments, built-in European compliance, and transparent pricing — all within a platform designed to let developers focus on what truly matters.
Compare Clever Cloud and GCP.
| Category | Clever Cloud | Google Cloud Platform (GCP) |
|---|---|---|
| Core Offering | Developer-oriented PaaS & DBaaS with integrated marketplace. | IaaS + PaaS + DBaaS, Serverless + Marketplace. |
| Ease of Use | Simple deployment, auto-scaling and monitoring built in, no infrastructure management required. | Rich, powerful tools with a steeper learning curve; supports CLI, APIs, SDKs, and console. |
| Supported Languages & Runtimes | .NET, Docker, Elixir, FrankenPHP, GO, Haskell, Java, Node.js, PHP, Python, Ruby, Rust, Scala, Static; simplified deployment workflows, VMs, containers. | Numerous runtimes, VMs, containers, serverless. |
| Scalability & Performance | Automatic horizontal and vertical scaling based on real usage; application and database replicas managed automatically with seamless redeployment. | Automatic horizontal and vertical scaling based on real usage; application and database replicas managed automatically with seamless redeployment. |
| Deployment Model | Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket integrations; built-in CI/CD pipelines; immutable deployments; CLI, API, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code. | Git, GitHub, GitLab integrations; CI/CD pipelines via Cloud Build; immutable or containerized deployments with Cloud Run and GKE; CLI, API, Terraform, Kubernetes. |
| Marketplace & Services | Marketplace with managed databases, object storage, observability, CI/CD, IAM, security, and integrated backups. | Extensive marketplace and catalog: compute (VMs, containers, serverless), big data, AI/ML, storage, networking, IAM, security, etc. |
| Monitoring & Observability | Built-in dashboards, logs, metrics, and alerts; no third-party service required. | Integrated monitoring and logs (Grafana, APM), alerting, and performance tools support. |
| Compliance, Security & Sovereignty | Built-in security: application isolation, automatic backups, data encryption; GDPR, ISO 27001 & 9001, HDS compliant, SecNumCloud certification in progress. | Various security and compliance tools and certifications (ISO, SOC, FedRAMP, BSI C5, MTCS), but remains a U.S. provider — subject to extraterritorial laws. |
| Infrastructure / Global Coverage | Owns and manages its infrastructure. Strong presence in Europe; also available in Canada, Dubai, Singapore, Sydney, Abidjan, and Kazakhstan. | Global presence: numerous regions and zones worldwide. |
| Data Location | Hosting in France and abroad; outside U.S. and Chinese jurisdictions. | Customers can select service and data locations across the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East. |
| Support & SLA | Support included via console, documentation, and tickets; 99.9% standard SLA; 99.99% Premium SLA with 24/7 on-call support. | Free basic support (billing, community); per-service SLA with credits (discounts for SLA violations); paid support tiers (Standard, Enhanced, Premium). |
| Pricing Model | Transparent and usage-based: clear per-resource billing, optimized for cost predictability. | Pay-as-you-go; broad and complex offering; requires continuous cost monitoring and optimization. |
Key Advantages of Clever Cloud
Effortless Developer Experience
Deploy with a simple git push, benefit from automatic scaling and built-in observability — no infrastructure management needed.
Digital Sovereignty
100% European hosting, GDPR-compliant, free from extraterritorial laws like the Cloud Act. Certified ISO 27001 & 9001, HDS, with SecNumCloud certification underway.
Multicloud by Design
Choose freely where to host your apps — on Clever Cloud, with a partner provider, or on your own infrastructure.
Transparent Pricing
Clear, predictable, usage-based billing, charged per second with no hidden surprises.
Responsive Support
Free support for all users, with answers within a few hours, and an optional 24/7 Premium plan for critical applications.
Unit Pricing Comparison by Resource
| Resource / Unit | Unit | Clever Cloud (€) | GCP (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compute – 1 vCPU | per hour | 0.00825¹ | 0.03465⁷ |
| Memory – 1 GiB RAM | per hour | 0.0219² | 0.00718⁸ |
| PostgreSQL DB – 1 GiB Storage | per GiB/month | 5.25³ | 5.07⁹ |
| Storage | per GiB/month | 0.02⁴ | 0.0197¹⁰ |
| Outbound Bandwidth | per GiB | 0.09⁵ | 0.11¹¹ |
| Log Storage & Retention | per GiB/month | 7-day retention included⁶ | 0.008567¹² |
| Monitoring & Alerts (basic usage) | per app/month | 0 (included) | 0.09¹³ |
| CI/CD Pipeline | per app/month | 0 (included) | 0¹⁴ |
| Basic Support | per month | Clever Cloud provides free support for all users, including those on free plans. Support is available via email, with replies typically within a few hours or up to two business days. | GCP’s free standard support is available to all billing account holders and includes documentation, community forums, billing support, and basic product recommendations.¹⁵ |
¹ Based on “nano” unit (1 vCPU, 512 MB RAM) at €6/month.
² Based on “XS” unit (1 vCPU, 1 GiB RAM) at €16/month.
³ Based on “XXS Small Space” 1 GiB Storage plan.
⁴ Based on Cellar Object Storage pricing.
⁵ Based on Cellar Object Storage bandwidth pricing.
⁶ Based on platform documentation.
⁷ GCP VM pricing example: C4 machine type at €0.03465/hour.
⁸ GCP VM example: “e2-micro” instance with 1 GiB RAM at €0.00718/hour.
⁹ Based on Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL (Enterprise edition) with included storage.
¹⁰ Based on Cloud Storage pricing.
¹¹ Based on Premium Tier internet egress pricing.
¹² €0.008567 per GiB per month for logs retained over 30 days.
¹³ €0.09/month per condition in an alert policy.
¹⁴ Based on Cloud Build: 2,500 free minutes/month, then pay-per-minute by machine type.
¹⁵ GCP Basic Support: free access to documentation and community support; no direct technical assistance.
Why Choose Clever Cloud Over GCP?
By choosing Clever Cloud, organizations benefit from a modern PaaS experience with automation, observability, and built-in scalability.
Enjoy sovereign hosting, fully compliant with European regulations and free from Cloud Act exposure.
Maintain predictable costs through transparent, real-time pricing and a cost simulator.
Rely on integrated security and reliability, meeting the highest industry standards.Partner with a cloud provider that prioritizes developer productivity and European compliance.
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Deploy your applications in minutes, scale automatically, and stay fully GDPR-compliant — all with transparent, usage-based pricing.