
What is Google BigQuery?
BigQuery is a fully managed, AI-ready data analytics platform that helps you maximize value from your data and is designed to be multi-engine, multi-format, and multi-cloud. Use BigQuery to manage all data types across clouds, structured and unstructured, with fine-grained access controls. BigQuery's serverless architecture lets you use SQL queries to analyze your data. You can store and analyze your data within BigQuery or use BigQuery to assess your data where it lives.
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88 Likeliness to Recommend
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97 Plan to Renew
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89 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
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+90 Net Emotional Footprint
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- Enables Productivity
- Acts with Integrity
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Google BigQuery Reviews
balamurugan S.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Submitted Feb 2025
Userfriendly and trustworthy
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Google BigQuery from other similar products?
Relaible and Trust worthy
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Business agility of this product is my favorite
What do you dislike most about this product?
There is nothing to dialike about this product
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
You can go for it!
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- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Enables Productivity

Ofoha U.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Jan 2025
Great for large data, but can get pricey.
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What differentiates Google BigQuery from other similar products?
Google BigQuery stands out because it is serverless, meaning you don't need to manage or worry about the underlying hardware. This makes it easier to use, as you can just focus on analyzing your data.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of this product is that BigQuery is cost effective. It charges based on how much data you query, not on how much storage or computing power you use, which can make it more cost-effective.
What do you dislike most about this product?
What I dislike most about Google Big query is users don't have much control over the system because BigQuery is serverless. This can be a problem for people who want to customize settings for better performance.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
I would recommend Google BigQuery for analyzing large datasets easily, but be aware of its costs for big queries and the time it might take to learn its SQL.
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- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing

Tahreem K.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Technology
- Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Submitted Jan 2025
Powerful and fast, needs better cost management.
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What differentiates Google BigQuery from other similar products?
Google BigQuery excels in handling massive datasets with its serverless architecture and lightning-fast query performance. Its seamless integration with the Google Cloud ecosystem and built-in machine-learning capabilities set it apart from other solutions.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
I appreciate its speed and scalability, making it ideal for analyzing large datasets. The ability to query data quickly without worrying about infrastructure management is a standout feature.
What do you dislike most about this product?
The pricing structure can be complex, and costs can escalate unexpectedly with large query volumes. Limited support for unstructured data is also a drawback.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
BigQuery is a great choice for organizations working with large-scale data. To manage costs effectively, monitor query usage and optimize your queries. Pairing it with Google Cloud tools can further enhance its capabilities.
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- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Unique Features
- Reliable