Apache CloudStack
7.4#2 in cloud infrastructure as a service (cloud iaas) softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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virt-manager
6.2#15 in virtualization management softwareFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Apache CloudStack | virt-manager |
|---|---|---|
| License | The project website states that Apache CloudStack is licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. | The FAQ says virt-manager is distributed under the GNU General Public License. |
| Monitoring | Usage metering, alerts, audit logs, capacity thresholds and webhooks are built in. | It shows running domains with live performance and resource utilization statistics. |
| Purpose | Apache CloudStack deploys and manages large networks of virtual machines as a highly available, scalable IaaS cloud platform. | virt-manager is a desktop interface for managing virtual machines through libvirt, primarily targeting KVM and also supporting Xen and LXC. |
Apache CloudStack plans
- Apache CloudStackFree
virt-manager plans
- virt-managerFree
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 virt-manager if…
virt-manager suits Linux or OpenBSD users managing KVM, Xen, or LXC virtual machines through libvirt. It may also fit administrators who need local or remote host connections and host network or storage management.