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Google Cloud SQL

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What it is

Google Cloud SQL is a managed cloud service for relational databases, supporting MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. It provides automated backups, high availability, read replicas, scaling, and point-in-time restoration; retention can extend to 35 days. Database Migration Service can move databases from on-premises systems, Compute Engine, or other clouds, and lift-and-shift migrations to Cloud SQL are available at no additional charge. The service connects with Google Cloud products including Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud IAM, BigQuery, and Datastream, as well as tools such as Looker and Terraform. It encrypts data in transit on Google’s internal networks and at rest, and supports private VPC connectivity and network firewalls. The dedicated trial provides PostgreSQL and MySQL Enterprise Plus instances for 30 days, with no automatic charge, followed by a 90-day stopped state. Cloud SQL is paid, from $0.04; there is no free plan. MySQL use is limited to the InnoDB storage engine.

Spec sheet

What it does
Cloud SQL is a fully managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Security
Cloud SQL automatically encrypts data in transit on Google's internal networks and at rest in database tables, temporary files, and backups, and supports private VPC connectivity and network firewalls.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Compliance
The product page says Cloud SQL is SSAE 16, ISO 27001, and PCI DSS compliant and supports HIPAA compliance.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Support
Every Google Cloud customer, including free-trial users, receives Basic Support with documentation, community forums, billing assistance, and Active Assist.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Headquarters
Mountain View, California, USARead 28 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Founded
1998Read 28 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Backups and recovery
It offers backups and point-in-time restoration with a retention period of up to 35 days.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Capacity
Cloud SQL for SQL Server supports custom machine types with up to 624 GB RAM and 96 CPUs and up to 64 TB of storage.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.cloud.google.com
Compatibility limit
Cloud SQL for MySQL supports only InnoDB as its storage engine.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.cloud.google.com
Google Cloud integrations
Cloud SQL integrates with Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Google Kubernetes Engine, Cloud IAM, BigQuery, and Datastream.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Migration
Database Migration Service can migrate databases from on-premises, Compute Engine, or other clouds, and lift-and-shift migrations to Cloud SQL are available at no additional charge.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Open standards
It supports popular open-source and commercial database engines, extensions, configuration flags, and developer tools.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Other integrations
The documentation lists integrations with Looker, Cloud Run functions, App Engine, Google Kubernetes Engine, Apps Script, and Terraform.Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.cloud.google.com
Trial details
The dedicated Cloud SQL trial provides PostgreSQL and MySQL Enterprise Plus instances for 30 days, with no automatic charge, and a subsequent 90-day stopped state.Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com

Plans and prices

Cloud SQL Enterprise $0.04 a month General-purpose workloads · Up to 96 vCPUs · 99.95% SLA · PITR logs retained up to 7 days Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Cloud SQL Enterprise Plus $0.05 a month High-performance workloads · Up to 128 vCPUs · 99.99% SLA · PITR logs retained up to 35 days Read 20 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Cloud SQL free trial Free 30-day trial; no automatic charge during the trial. PostgreSQL and MySQL · Enterprise Plus edition · trial restrictions apply Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com
Cloud SQL pay-as-you-go Price not published Usage-based; instances are billed by the second, with prices varying by region and configuration. CPU and memory · storage and networking · optional high availability, licensing, and other charges Read 29 Sep 2026 · cloud.google.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
  • Automated backups and point-in-time restoration.
  • High availability and read replicas are supported.
  • Private VPC connectivity and network firewalls.
  • Dedicated 30-day trial with no automatic charge.

Limits

  • No free plan.
  • MySQL supports only the InnoDB storage engine.
  • Paid pricing starts at $0.04.
  • The dedicated trial has a 90-day stopped state afterward.

Who it suits

Cloud SQL suits teams that need managed relational databases and integrations across Google Cloud or other listed tools. It may also suit organizations migrating existing databases or seeking private networking, backups, and recovery options.

Verdict

Cloud SQL combines managed database operations with migration, backup, and recovery options. Check the InnoDB-only MySQL limitation and the plan details before choosing a configuration.

Where Specifiction places it

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