What is Vertex AI?

Vertex AI is Google Cloud’s all-in-one AI and machine learning platform that helps developers and businesses easily build, train, and deploy powerful AI models. From data prep to model deployment, everything happens in one place, making it faster and more efficient to work with AI, even at a large scale.

Key Features

• Unified ML Platform: Build, train, and deploy models from one dashboard.
• Pre-Built Models: Use Google’s advanced models like Gemini for text, images, and more.
• MLOps Tools: Track, manage, and improve models over time with built-in tools.
• Generative AI: Access over 130 models for creative content, chatbots, and more.
• Flexible Model Options: Choose from many tools to match your unique AI needs.

Pros

• ✅ Fast Development: Build and launch models quickly with built-in tools.
• ✅ Highly Scalable: Works great for small apps or large enterprise projects.
• ✅ Free Tier: Start with $300 in credits and test features without upfront cost.
• ✅ Google Cloud Integration: Easily connects with other Google Cloud services.

Cons

• ❌ Not for Beginners: Can feel complex if you’re new to AI or machine learning.
• ❌ Vendor Lock-In: Built around Google’s ecosystem, which may limit flexibility.
• ❌ Computing Costs: Some tasks can get expensive with high resource use.

Who is Using Vertex AI?

• Startups: Build smart, AI-powered apps and tools quickly.
• Enterprises: Scale AI across teams with strong management tools.
• Researchers: Run advanced experiments and analyze large data sets.
• Healthcare: Use predictive models to improve patient care.
• Others: Non-profits and EdTechs use AI to make learning and data analysis smarter.

Pricing

• Free Credits: New users get $300 in Google Cloud credits.
• Generative AI Pricing: Starts at just $0.0001 for image generation (Imagen model), with other tools priced by usage.

Note: Pricing may change. For the latest info, visit the official website: cloud.google.com/vertex-ai