Migration guide
Switching from SSD Nodes to Google Cloud Compute Engine
Monthly price at the same RAM
| Cheapest plan with at least | SSD Nodes | Google Cloud Compute Engine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1+ GB RAM | $17 | $6.11 | −$10.89 |
| 2+ GB RAM | $17 | $12.23 | −$4.77 |
| 4+ GB RAM | $17 | $24.46 | +$7.46 |
| 8+ GB RAM | $17 | $48.92 | +$31.92 |
The lowest-priced plan meeting each RAM floor, list price in USD.
Locations
Both: United States, Canada, Brazil, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, India, Singapore, Japan, Australia.
Only Google Cloud Compute Engine: Chile, Belgium, Switzerland, Italy, France, Finland, Sweden, Poland, Spain, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Indonesia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel, South Africa.
Features
Google Cloud Compute Engine adds 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 SSD Nodes running for a week as a fallback.
Profiles
- SSD Nodes$17 · 15 cities
- Google Cloud Compute Engine$6.11 · 41 cities
Questions people ask
Is Google Cloud Compute Engine cheaper than SSD Nodes?
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 $17.
Will I lose any locations leaving SSD Nodes?
No. Every country SSD Nodes serves also has a Google Cloud Compute Engine data center in this index.