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Google Cloud Migration Center vs runZero

Both stand on cloud migration assessment tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Google Cloud Migration Center

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+2

Migration Center provides discovery, cost assessment, and planning tools for moves to Google Cloud. It does not provide continuous replication or database migration.

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runZero brings multiple discovery methods and asset types into one evolving inventory, with reporting, alerts, and integrations. Its free tier has defined limits, while self-hosted console use requires a Platform license and runZero Care.

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The facts

	Google Cloud Migration Center	runZero
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	1	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	cloud.google.com	runzero.com
On cloud migration assessment tools	#1 of 19	#3 of 19

Google Cloud Migration Center: what it does well

Estimates future Google Cloud costs from existing resources.
Inventories servers and three named database types.
Maps application and network dependencies.
Offers offline assessment reports without uploading sensitive data.

What to know first

Does not support continuous replication.
Database migration is not supported.
Azure VM discovery is in preview.
Other Google Cloud products may incur charges.

runZero: what it does well

Discovers hardware, software, cloud, and network assets.
Combines active scans, passive sampling, and API integrations.
Includes risk reports, topology maps, and alerts.
Community Edition covers up to 100 assets at no cost.
Offers hosted and on-premise deployment options.

What to know first

Community Edition retains data for 30 days.
Self-hosting the console requires Platform and runZero Care.
Explorer installation needs administrative or root privileges.
Platform pricing starts at $5,000 per contract.

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