Migration guide
Switching from GreenCloudVPS to Google Cloud Compute Engine
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | GreenCloudVPS | Google Cloud Compute Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $6 | $6.11 | +$0.11 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $10 | $12.23 | +$2.23 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $10 | $24.46 | +$14.46 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $10 | $48.92 | +$38.92 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong.
Only Google Cloud Compute Engine: Brazil, Chile, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, France, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, South Korea, India, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Australia, South Africa.
Only GreenCloudVPS: Vietnam.
Features
Google Cloud Compute Engine adds an API.
You would give up custom ISO boot.
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 GreenCloudVPS running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- GreenCloudVPS$6 · 19 cities
- Google Cloud Compute Engine$6.11 · 41 cities
Questions people ask
Is Google Cloud Compute Engine cheaper than GreenCloudVPS?
At 0 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 $6.
Will I lose any locations leaving GreenCloudVPS?
GreenCloudVPS covers 1 country that Google Cloud Compute Engine does not: Vietnam.