Google Cloud SQL

Managed MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server databases on Google Cloud.

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About Google Cloud SQL

Cloud SQL is Google Cloud's managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server. Google handles provisioning, patches, automated backups, replication and high-availability failover, and you connect with standard drivers or through the Cloud SQL connectors that handle authentication via IAM. It integrates closely with Cloud Run, App Engine, GKE and BigQuery, and underpins Firebase SQL Connect. Two editions are offered: Enterprise for general workloads and Enterprise Plus for higher performance, availability and longer backup retention. Pricing is pay-as-you-go by vCPU, memory and storage, with committed-use discounts, and new Google Cloud customers receive free credits to try it. It is a sensible default for teams already on Google Cloud. Like Amazon RDS, it requires understanding cloud networking and IAM, is costlier than lightweight Postgres hosts at small scale, and provides only the database, not an API or auth layer.

Best for: Teams on Google Cloud that need managed Postgres, MySQL or SQL Server.

What works

Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL and SQL Server
Integrates with Cloud Run, GKE and BigQuery
High-availability and replica options managed for you

Why people leave

Smallest instances still cost more than serverless Postgres
Cloud networking and IAM add setup work
Only runs on Google Cloud

Top Google Cloud SQL alternatives

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1
Amazon RDS
The AWS equivalent, with more engine choices.
66.5
2
Neon
Serverless Postgres with branching, cheaper at small scale.
62.6
3
Aiven
Managed Postgres and MySQL on Google Cloud or elsewhere with one console.
59.6
4
Supabase
Postgres plus backend features without managing cloud networking.
57.2

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Google Cloud SQL: common questions

Is Google Cloud SQL free?

No, Google Cloud SQL is a paid product.

Is Google Cloud SQL open source?

No, Google Cloud SQL is not open source. Open-source alternatives include Supabase.

What platforms does Google Cloud SQL run on?

Google Cloud SQL is available for Web.

What are the best alternatives to Google Cloud SQL?

The highest-ranked Google Cloud SQL alternatives right now are Amazon RDS, Neon and Aiven. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Google Cloud SQL facts

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Engines: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server; Checked Oct 25, 2026cloud.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Cloud SQL for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server”
Free credits: $300 for new customers; Checked Oct 25, 2026cloud.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “New customers also get $300 in free credits to spend on Cloud SQL to run, test, and deploy workloads.”
Editions: Enterprise and Enterprise Plus; Checked Oct 25, 2026cloud.google.com(opens source in a new tab); “Cloud SQL offers two editions , Enterprise and Enterprise Plus.”