Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE)
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Service Discovery
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Features
- Integrations
- Setup Ease
- Deployment Ease
- Scalability
Cons
- Expensive
- Poor Customer Support
- Complexity
- Poor Documentation
- Complex Learning
- Limited Features
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 23.2% |
| Mid-Market | 28.6% |
| Enterprise | 48.3% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 4 | 4.8 |
| 2025 Q1 | 3 | 4.7 |
| 2025 Q2 | 3 | 4.3 |
| 2025 Q3 | 5 | 4.6 |
| 2025 Q4 | 4 | 4.8 |
| 2026 Q2 | 3 | 3.8 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Great Choice for Containerized Applications and Microservices
“GKE simplifies Kubernetes management through automated scaling, self-healing, high availability, and seamless integration with Google Cloud, significantly reducing operational effort.It provides automatic scaling, self-healing, seamless upgrades, strong integration with Google Cl”
Streamlined Scaling with Room for UI Improvement
“I like Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for its ability to reduce operational work despite the complexity involved in handling Kubernetes concepts. GKE helps with essential features like auto scaling, which is particularly powerful for my production requirements, making it a necess”
Simplifies Deployment, But Not Beginner-Friendly
“I appreciate Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) for its easy setup and management. The automatic scaling feature is really useful because it scales the infrastructure up or down based on demand, which helps in reducing costs. I also find its integration with CI/CD systems very benefi”