Migration guide
Switching from FastComet to Google Cloud Compute Engine
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | FastComet | Google Cloud Compute Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $53.87 | $6.11 | −$47.76 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $53.87 | $12.23 | −$41.64 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $53.87 | $24.46 | −$29.41 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $69.27 | $48.92 | −$20.35 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Brazil, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Sweden, India, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Australia.
Only Google Cloud Compute Engine: Chile, Belgium, Switzerland, Finland, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, South Africa.
Features
Google Cloud Compute Engine adds IPv6, an API, private networking, dedicated-CPU plans.
You would give up DDoS filtering.
A three-step cutover
- Create the Google Cloud Compute Engine server in United States 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 FastComet running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- FastComet$53.87 · 24 cities
- Google Cloud Compute Engine$6.11 · 41 cities
Questions people ask
Is Google Cloud Compute Engine cheaper than FastComet?
At 4 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 $53.87.
Will I lose any locations leaving FastComet?
No. Every country FastComet serves also has a Google Cloud Compute Engine data center in this index.