
Apache CloudStack
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| Fact | Apache CloudStack | Qstack |
|---|---|---|
| API | CloudStack exposes a documented, extensible REST-like API and supports Amazon EC2 and S3-compatible APIs. | QStack advertises an open API intended for external-system integration and describes it as flexible and high performance. |
| API documentation | API references are published for every major feature version from 4.0 through 4.23. | The API page is publicly reachable and provides a QStack/CloudInstall system selector, but the fetched page exposes little endpoint detail. |
| Deployment | Organizations use CloudStack to build public, private, and hybrid clouds. | The maker says the system program is provided free for private deployment, with non-core code open source and support for secondary development. |
| Extensibility | A pluggable adapter framework supports custom hypervisor, storage, network and authentication integrations. | Its architecture uses plugins, templates and tags, with a third-party developer ecosystem for customization. |
CloudStack is aimed at cloud solution providers, managed service providers, telcos, and enterprises building cloud infrastructure. It suits organizations prepared to operate and secure a self-hosted IaaS platform.
QStack is aimed at IDC teams and businesses managing cloud-hosted products and related operations. The free basic edition is described as suitable for small IDC teams, while the professional edition is intended for growing IDC businesses.