Apache CloudStack
7.4#2 in cloud infrastructure as a service (cloud iaas) softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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SolarWinds Virtualization Manager
5.7#24 in virtualization management softwareWebSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Apache CloudStack | SolarWinds Virtualization Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Organizations use CloudStack to build public, private, and hybrid clouds. | SolarWinds says its platform products can run on physical or virtual servers on-premises or in the cloud, including through Azure or AWS marketplaces. |
| Founded | 2008 | 1999 |
| Hypervisors | Supported technologies include BareMetal via IPMI, Hyper-V, KVM, LXC, vSphere, XenServer and Xen Project. | It supports VMware vCenter, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV out of the box. |
| Intended users | The project identifies cloud solution providers, managed service providers, telcos, and enterprises as audiences for CloudStack. | SolarWinds describes the product as enterprise-grade software for IT teams managing VMware, Hyper-V, and Nutanix AHV environments at scale. |
| Purpose | Apache CloudStack deploys and manages large networks of virtual machines as a highly available, scalable IaaS cloud platform. | Virtualization Manager monitors VM health, performance, and resource use across hypervisors to help detect bottlenecks, manage sprawl, and plan capacity. |
Apache CloudStack plans
- Apache CloudStackFree
SolarWinds Virtualization Manager plans
- Virtualization ManagerPriced on request
Pick Apache CloudStack if…
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.
Pick SolarWinds Virtualization Manager if…
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