Google Cloud (GCP) vs OVHcloud

• OVHcloud sets a lower entry point for managed database instances, starting at $26.28/mo, whereas GCP’s base pricing structure scales up to $230.00/mo for higher-tier configurations.
• Storage overages are more predictable on OVHcloud at $0.10/GB, while GCP’s variable rates can reach $0.17/GB depending on the specific instance tier selected.
• Network egress costs represent the most significant delta, with OVHcloud charging $0.01/GB compared to GCP’s $0.09/GB, a factor that penalizes data-heavy applications on Google's infrastructure.
• OVHcloud provides higher memory density for the price, offering up to 30 GB of RAM, while GCP caps its mid-range offerings at 16 GB.

GCP Cloud SQL relies on highly integrated, proprietary infrastructure that simplifies cross-service communication within the Google Cloud ecosystem but carries a premium price for that convenience. Engineers often choose GCP when they are already deep into BigQuery or GKE and need to minimize latency between application tiers. OVHcloud operates on different hardware philosophies, often deploying on bare-metal-backed virtualization that mimics the raw performance of AMD EPYC processors found in private data centers. By offloading the complexity of high-availability replication to a more cost-effective model, OVHcloud avoids the aggressive markup seen in hyperscaler managed database products.

OVHcloud is significantly cheaper for the default baseline workload, costing $28.00/mo versus GCP’s $115.00/mo. GCP becomes a more viable fit if your architecture requires the specific 200 GB storage capacity limit bundled with their high-performance vCPU tiers, where the managed uptime guarantees and internal network latency optimizations outweigh the base monthly savings.