E-Commerce · head to head
Erply vs Google Cloud SQL

Google Cloud SQL
Databases
Fully managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server
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The short version
- Only Google Cloud SQL has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Erply priced per store per month rather than a flat company rate, starting at $49/store for the Giftshop & Grocery Chain plan with only 1 user account and 1 POS terminal included; Google Cloud SQL locked into Google Cloud ecosystem with limited cross-cloud portability
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Erply and Google Cloud SQL actually diverge.
| Attribute | Erply | Google Cloud SQL |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $59/month | Free |
| Pricing model | subscription | usage-based |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web | Google Cloud Platform |
| Category | E-Commerce | Databases |
| Founded | Unknown | 2008 |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Erply
Nothing recorded that Google Cloud SQL does not also cover.
Only in Google Cloud SQL
- High Availability
- Automated Backups
- Point-in-time Recovery
- Encryption
- Regional/Zonal Instances
- Read Replicas
- Private IP
- BigQuery
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Erply
- Managing inventory across multiple retail locations in real-timenot Google Cloud SQL
- Synchronizing online store orders with physical point-of-salenot Google Cloud SQL
- Processing customer payments integrated with loyalty programsnot Google Cloud SQL
- Generating multi-location sales and inventory reportsnot Google Cloud SQL
Google Cloud SQL
- Transaction processingnot Erply
- Data storagenot Erply
- Application backendnot Erply
- Reportingnot Erply
- Data analyticsnot Erply
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Erply
- Priced per store per month rather than a flat company rate, starting at $49/store for the Giftshop & Grocery Chain plan with only 1 user account and 1 POS terminal included
- Multichannel Chains plan is limited to 2 user accounts at $179/store per month
- POS for NetSuite starts at $1,800 per month and Franchise & Chain starts at $3,500 per month, both quote-adjusted from there
- Cancellation requires a written request 30 days prior to the end of the billing cycle
Google Cloud SQL
- Locked into Google Cloud ecosystem with limited cross-cloud portability
- Pay-as-you-go pricing can become expensive with unpredictable workloads
- Limited customization options compared to self-managed databases
Pricing, plan by plan
Erply
$59/month- Giftshop & Grocery Chain$59/month
- 1 user account
- 1 point of sale terminal
- For net sales turnover up to $25,000 per month
- Multichannel Chains$199/month
- 2 user accounts
- 1 warehouse license
- POS for NetSuite$1800/month
- 2 user accounts
- Inventory licensing
- Franchise & Chain$3500/month
- For 50+ store retail chains or franchises
- Franchise HQ Module
- Chain HQ Module
Google Cloud SQL
Free- Free TierFree
- db-f1-micro instance
- 30GB storage
- Limited usage
- Standard$25/month
- High availability
- Automated backups
- Point-in-time recovery
Which should you pick?
Choose Erply if
Nothing in the data separates Erply from Google Cloud SQL on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Choose Google Cloud SQL if
- You need high availability.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Google Cloud Platform.
- You also want automated backups.
Questions people ask
- Is Erply or Google Cloud SQL better?
- Neither clearly leads. Erply starts at $59/month and Google Cloud SQL at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Erply or Google Cloud SQL?
- Google Cloud SQL has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $59/month for Erply and Free for Google Cloud SQL.
- Does Erply or Google Cloud SQL run on more platforms?
- Erply runs on Web. Google Cloud SQL runs on Google Cloud Platform.
- Can I use Google Cloud SQL for free?
- Yes. Google Cloud SQL has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Erply starts at $59/month.
- What is Erply best used for?
- Erply is most often used for managing inventory across multiple retail locations in real-time, synchronizing online store orders with physical point-of-sale, processing customer payments integrated with loyalty programs, generating multi-location sales and inventory reports. Of those, managing inventory across multiple retail locations in real-time and synchronizing online store orders with physical point-of-sale are not what Google Cloud SQL is typically brought in for.
- What can Erply do that Google Cloud SQL cannot?
- Google Cloud SQL covers High Availability, Automated Backups, Point-in-time Recovery, Encryption.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Erply: What payment options does Erply offer?
Erply offers both monthly and annual billing contracts. Payment is due in advance at the start of each billing cycle. Annual contracts receive discounts compared to monthly rates. Changes to payment take effect within 48 hours.
SourceGoogle Cloud SQL: What database engines does Google Cloud SQL support?
Google Cloud SQL supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. Users can choose their preferred engine when provisioning an instance and Google handles automated backups, replication, patching, and scaling.
SourceErply: Is there a free trial for Erply?
Erply offers free account creation with no credit card required to explore the platform. Users can create an account and test the service before committing to a paid plan.
SourceGoogle Cloud SQL: Does Google Cloud SQL have a free tier?
Google Cloud SQL does not have a free tier, though new users receive free trial credits from Google Cloud Platform. Pricing is based on compute resources (CPU and memory) and storage used, with options for committed use discounts.
SourceErply: Can I cancel my Erply subscription?
Erply subscriptions can be cancelled, but require a written request submitted at least 30 days prior to the desired cancellation date.
SourceGoogle Cloud SQL: Can Google Cloud SQL scale automatically?
Yes. Cloud SQL automatically scales database storage and compute resources to handle increased workloads without manual intervention, and includes automated backups and high availability configurations.
SourceRelated pages
More on Google Cloud SQL
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