OpenStack vs CloudStack

Struggling to choose between OpenStack and CloudStack? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

OpenStack is a Network & Admin solution with tags like open-source, cloud-computing, iaas, virtualization.

It boasts features such as Virtual machine management, Block storage management, Networking management, Dashboard for managing resources, APIs for programmatic access, Identity management, Image management and pros including Open source and free to use, Highly scalable and flexible, Supports multiple hypervisors, Active open source community, Modular architecture.

On the other hand, CloudStack is a Network & Admin product tagged with iaas, open-source, virtualization.

Its standout features include Hypervisor agnostic - supports XenServer, KVM, VMware vSphere and Hyper-V, Multi-node management, Network as a Service - software defined networking, Block storage and object storage services, Load balancing and firewall services, Graphical user interface and API access, Role based access control, High availability infrastructure, and it shines with pros like Open source and free to use, Supports multiple hypervisors, Easy to deploy, Scalable architecture, Good community support.

Feature	OpenStack	CloudStack
Overall Score	1	N/A
Primary Category	Network & Admin	Network & Admin

Product Overview

OpenStack

Description: OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that allows companies to create and manage public and private clouds. It provides infrastructure-as-a-service capabilities for managing compute, storage, and networking resources.

CloudStack

Description: CloudStack is open source cloud computing software that is used to deploy and manage large networks of virtual machines. It provides a web interface and APIs for managing compute, networking, and storage resources pooled from hosts.

Key Features Comparison

OpenStack Features

• Virtual machine management
• Block storage management
• Networking management
• Dashboard for managing resources
• APIs for programmatic access
• Identity management
• Image management

CloudStack Features

• Hypervisor agnostic - supports XenServer, KVM, VMware vSphere and Hyper-V
• Multi-node management
• Network as a Service - software defined networking
• Block storage and object storage services
• Load balancing and firewall services
• Graphical user interface and API access
• Role based access control
• High availability infrastructure

Pros & Cons Analysis

OpenStack

Pros

• Open source and free to use
• Highly scalable and flexible
• Supports multiple hypervisors
• Active open source community
• Modular architecture

Cons

• Complex installation and configuration
• Steep learning curve
• Requires expertise to manage and maintain
• Upgrades can be disruptive
• Limited documentation and support

CloudStack

Pros

• Open source and free to use
• Supports multiple hypervisors
• Easy to deploy
• Scalable architecture
• Good community support

Cons

• Steep learning curve
• Complex configuration
• Not as feature rich as some proprietary solutions
• Limited documentation

Pricing Comparison

OpenStack

• Open Source

CloudStack

• Open Source
• Custom Pricing