What was it?
Original serverless functions runtime on GCP. Node, Python, Go, Java. Single-instance concurrency, limited networking.
What happened?
Google deprecated Cloud Functions gen 1 in January 2025. All new functions must use gen 2 (Cloud Run-based). Gen 1 stop accepting new deployments.
Migration Guide
Migrate to Cloud Functions gen 2 (Cloud Run-backed). Supports concurrency, longer timeouts, VPC. Most code changes minimal.
Replacements compared
1 tracked replacement for Google Cloud Functions Gen 1, 1 of them with a free plan, cheapest paid from $20/mo.
| Tool | Pricing | Free plan | GitHub stars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel | freemium — from $20/mo | yes | 15,386 |
Timeline & context
Google Cloud Functions Gen 1 shut down in January 2025, 1 year ago. It sat in the backend category, where Soft.xyz tracks 7 discontinued products in total. If you are still running it in production, the migration path above is the shortest route off it.
FAQ
Why did Google Cloud Functions Gen 1 shut down?
Google deprecated Cloud Functions gen 1 in January 2025. All new functions must use gen 2 (Cloud Run-based). Gen 1 stop accepting new deployments.
What should I migrate Google Cloud Functions Gen 1 to?
Vercel cover the same use case. Migrate to Cloud Functions gen 2 (Cloud Run-backed). Supports concurrency, longer timeouts, VPC. Most code changes minimal.
Is there a free alternative to Google Cloud Functions Gen 1?
Yes — 1 of 1 tracked alternatives still offer a free plan.