What is Google Cloud Storage?
Google Cloud Storage stores application objects in cloud buckets.
Who is Google Cloud Storage for?
Teams evaluating software that stores application objects in cloud buckets. Evaluate object buckets and storage classes against the intended deployment, access controls and operating responsibilities.
Google Cloud Storage features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Object buckets
- Storage classes
- Object lifecycle rules
Google Cloud Storage pricing
Cloud service pricing
Estimate the configured workload using current Google Cloud pricing. Include relevant compute, storage, network transfer, requests, retained data, supporting services and support; the chargeable units depend on this product.
Calculate the cost of your quote →Free access & evaluation
Cloud credits, trials and free usage allowances have eligibility and service limits. Check current terms for the region and workload; do not assume ongoing production use is free.
Before you choose Google Cloud Storage
Which computers, servers, services and data sets must be protected?
What is retained, for how long and under whose account?
Confirm service availability in the required region and the permissions, quotas and connected services needed for the intended deployment.
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Google Cloud Storage FAQs
Does Google Cloud Storage have a free plan?
Cloud credits, trials and free usage allowances have eligibility and service limits. Check current terms for the region and workload; do not assume ongoing production use is free.
Who is Google Cloud Storage for?
Teams evaluating software that stores application objects in cloud buckets. Evaluate object buckets and storage classes against the intended deployment, access controls and operating responsibilities.
What should I compare before buying?
Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.