Migration guide
Switching from Cherry Servers to Google Cloud Compute Engine
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | Cherry Servers | Google Cloud Compute Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $10.53 | $6.11 | −$4.42 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $21.30 | $12.23 | −$9.07 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $21.30 | $24.46 | +$3.16 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $21.30 | $48.92 | +$27.62 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, United States, Singapore, Japan.
Only Google Cloud Compute Engine: Canada, Brazil, Chile, Belgium, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Italy, France, Finland, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Australia, South Africa.
Only Cherry Servers: Lithuania.
Features
Google Cloud Compute Engine adds snapshots, IPv6, private networking.
You would give up DDoS filtering.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Google Cloud Compute Engine server in Netherlands first so the new IP is ready before DNS changes.
- Move data with rsync or a restic backup — snapshots help you roll back at the destination.
- Lower the DNS TTL to 300 seconds a day ahead, cut over, then keep Cherry Servers running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- Cherry Servers$10.53 · 7 cities
- Google Cloud Compute Engine$6.11 · 41 cities
Questions people ask
Is Google Cloud Compute Engine cheaper than Cherry Servers?
At 2 of 4 RAM tiers we can compare (1, 2, 4 and 8 GB) Google Cloud Compute Engine has the lower monthly price. Entry price is $6.11 against $10.53.
Will I lose any locations leaving Cherry Servers?
Cherry Servers covers 1 country that Google Cloud Compute Engine does not: Lithuania.