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GNAT Pro vs Google Cloud SQL

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GNAT Pro

Developer Tools

Software development environments and toolchains for Ada, C/C++ and Rust

From
On request
Free plan
No
Visit GNAT ProFull review
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Google Cloud SQL

Databases

Fully managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
Visit Google Cloud SQLFull review

The short version

  • Google Cloud SQL starts at $25/mo; GNAT Pro prices on request.
  • Where GNAT Pro falls short: no pricing published on website; requires contacting AdaCore directly for quotes.
  • Where Google Cloud SQL falls short: locked into Google Cloud ecosystem with limited cross-cloud portability.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GNAT Pro and Google Cloud SQL actually diverge.

Attributes where GNAT Pro and Google Cloud SQL differ
AttributeGNAT ProGoogle Cloud SQL
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelQuoteUsage-based
Free tierNoYes
CategoryDeveloper ToolsDatabases

Identical on both: platforms (Web).

Not yet recorded: founded for GNAT Pro.

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 GNAT Pro

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.

GNAT Pro

  • Building certified avionics software meeting DO-178B/C standardsnot Google Cloud SQL
  • Developing automotive embedded systems with ISO-26262 compliancenot Google Cloud SQL
  • Integrating Ada, C/C++, and Rust components in single codebasenot Google Cloud SQL
  • Managing software supply chain vulnerabilities and SBOMsnot Google Cloud SQL
  • Supporting long-lived software systems spanning decadesnot Google Cloud SQL

Google Cloud SQL

  • Transaction processingnot GNAT Pro
  • Data storagenot GNAT Pro
  • Application backendnot GNAT Pro
  • Reportingnot GNAT Pro
  • Data analyticsnot GNAT Pro

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

GNAT Pro

  • No pricing published on website; requires contacting AdaCore directly for quotes
  • Vendor indicates per-user, per-year subscription model but does not disclose specific costs

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

GNAT Pro

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the GNAT Pro review.

Google Cloud SQL

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • db-f1-micro instance
    • 30GB storage
    • Limited usage
  • Standard$25/mo
    • High availability
    • Automated backups
    • Point-in-time recovery

Which should you pick?

Choose GNAT Pro if

Nothing in the data separates GNAT Pro from Google Cloud SQL on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

GNAT Pro review

Choose Google Cloud SQL if

  • You need high availability.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want automated backups.
Google Cloud SQL review

Questions people ask

Is GNAT Pro or Google Cloud SQL better?
Neither clearly leads. GNAT Pro starts at On request and Google Cloud SQL at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GNAT Pro or Google Cloud SQL?
Google Cloud SQL has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GNAT Pro and Free for Google Cloud SQL.
Does GNAT Pro or Google Cloud SQL run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Google Cloud SQL for free?
Yes. Google Cloud SQL has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GNAT Pro starts at On request.
What is GNAT Pro best used for?
GNAT Pro is most often used for building certified avionics software meeting do-178b/c standards, developing automotive embedded systems with iso-26262 compliance, integrating ada, c/c++, and rust components in single codebase, managing software supply chain vulnerabilities and sboms. Of those, building certified avionics software meeting do-178b/c standards and developing automotive embedded systems with iso-26262 compliance are not what Google Cloud SQL is typically brought in for.
What can GNAT Pro 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

GNAT Pro: How much does GNAT Pro cost?

GNAT Pro pricing is not published on the website. Customers must request a pricing quote by contacting AdaCore directly or speaking with a GNAT Pro expert.

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Google 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.

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GNAT Pro: What is GNAT Pro licensing model?

GNAT Pro is sold on a per-user, per-year basis with no license locks. Customers can request pricing for their specific needs.

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Google 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.

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Google 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.

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