Google Cloud SQL
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Database Management
- Integrations
- Easy Integrations
- Ease of Use
- Scalability
- Features
Cons
- Expensive
- Cost Concerns
- Scaling Issues
- Slow Performance
- Complex Pricing
- Unclear Pricing
Traffic & LLM citations
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 33.2% |
| Mid-Market | 40.4% |
| Enterprise | 26.4% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 29 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2 | 4.0 |
| 2026 Q1 | 13 | 4.3 |
| 2026 Q2 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q3 | 1 | 4.0 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Secure, Highly Available, and Scalable Cloud SQL for Diverse Workloads
“It offers secure connections, high availability, and scalability to support applications with varying workloads. Cloud SQL enables users to access databases through standard SQL protocols and is compatible with multiple frameworks and programming languages.”
Effortless Integration with Some Pricing Concerns
“I appreciate the effortless integration of Google Cloud SQL and how it significantly reduces operational overhead. I find the fully managed automation of routine admin tasks to be incredibly valuable. The initial setup was easy, and I enjoy the stress-free process. Despite having”
Scalable and Cost-Efficient with Some Connection Limits
“I use Google Cloud SQL primarily for database querying, and I appreciate its faster retrieval of data, which is crucial for my day-to-day activities involving querying, writing complex queries, and creating tables. The scalability of Google Cloud SQL stands out to me, as it allow”