Google Cloud pricing explorer
Search and filter Google Cloud Compute Engine machine types across E2, N2, C3 and memory optimised families. On-demand Linux prices, us-central1. From $28.11 per month.
Understanding Google Cloud pricing
Google Cloud Compute Engine groups machines into families such as E2 and N2 (general purpose), C3 (compute) and M (memory). The prices here are on-demand for Linux in us-central1. Committed use discounts reduce the cost for steady workloads, and sustained use discounts apply automatically. Persistent disk and network egress are billed separately, so compare the total with a flat-rate VPS.
Google Cloud pricing FAQ
How is Google Cloud pricing calculated?
These are Compute Engine on-demand Linux prices for us-central1 at 730 hours a month. Committed use and sustained use discounts lower it for steady workloads.
Do GCP machines include disk and bandwidth?
No. Persistent disk is a separate charge and network egress is metered, so the machine price is only part of the bill.
Which GCP family should I pick?
E2 is the cheapest general purpose family and fine for most web apps. N2 offers more consistent performance, C3 is compute optimised, and M families are for memory-heavy workloads.