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Google Cloud Workstations vs Koding

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

Google Cloud Workstations

Paid APILinuxMac+2

Cloud Workstations combines managed, configurable development environments with multiple access methods and enterprise security controls. Its cost includes separate resource and management components, so account for active workstation and cluster fees when assessing it.

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Koding

Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1

Choose Koding if you need free, open source development environments on infrastructure your organization controls, with team sharing and support for developers’ local tools. Look elsewhere if an active, writable GitHub repository is important to your decision.

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The facts

Google Cloud WorkstationsKoding
Free planNoYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, Web, WindowsLinux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid planSee the plansNot published
Plans published3None
MakerGoogle Cloud WorkstationsNot published
Websitecloud.google.comkoding.com
On cloud development environments#20 of 27#16 of 27

Google Cloud Workstations: what it does well

  • Access through browser IDEs, local IDEs or SSH.
  • Teams can define custom container-image environments.
  • Supports JetBrains IDEs through JetBrains Gateway.
  • Resources are encrypted at rest by default.
  • Idle time limits can stop workstations automatically.

What to know first

  • No free plan is listed.
  • Compute Engine and Persistent Disk resources add charges.
  • Management and control plane fees are separate cost components.
  • Control plane fee applies even when workstations are unused.

Koding: what it does well

  • Supports cloud-hosted, on-premises, and private cloud environments.
  • Teams can share environments in real time or asynchronously.
  • Developers can use their own IDE, editor, and terminal.
  • Stack scripts can be shared and version controlled.
  • Lists multiple cloud and infrastructure options, including AWS and Google Cloud Platform.

What to know first

  • The GitHub repository is archived and read-only.
  • Only administrators have write access to stack scripts.

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