Workflow Costs

Before running your workflow, it’s important to consider the factors involved in the cost. Below are some ways to watch out for costs when working on the Google Cloud.

  • Google Compute Engine charges are based on a pricing sheet.

    • Check this periodically as pricing is routinely updated.

  • The pricing is totaled up from:

    • Disk size

    • Machine type memory

    • Network Usage

    • Price depends on the configuration

  • Google provides an on site preview of costs and discounts per machine type:

  • For more cost-saving tips and tricks, check out our Best Practices documentation.

  • If you’re looking to run large jobs, contact us (feedback@isb-cgc.org) and we’ll help optimize your cloud costs.


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