Apache CloudStack
7.4#2 in cloud infrastructure as a service (cloud iaas) softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitApache CloudStack vs VMmanager
What both publish
| Fact | Apache CloudStack | VMmanager |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
| High availability | Management servers can run in a load-balanced multi-node installation and MySQL can use replication for failover. | It supports failover clusters, built-in backup, and a microservice architecture. |
| Integrations | The integrations page lists Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Prometheus, VMware NSX, Ceph, MinIO, and billing portal integrations. | The vendor lists billing-system integration and a REST API for custom integrations; its page also names BILLmanager, IPmanager, and DNSmanager integrations. |
| Monitoring | Usage metering, alerts, audit logs, capacity thresholds and webhooks are built in. | It collects virtual environment metrics, displays them through built-in Grafana visualization, and provides problem notifications. |
| Networking | Networking features include VLANs, virtual routers, firewalls, load balancers, VPN, IPv6, static routing, BGP and VNF support. | Built-in IPAM tracks free and occupied addresses and supports manual or automatic allocation. |
| Scale | The documentation says CloudStack can manage tens of thousands of physical servers across geographically distributed data centers. | The vendor says one installation is designed for 22,000+ virtual machines, 50+ clusters, and 350+ physical servers. |
Apache CloudStack plans
- Apache CloudStackFree
VMmanager plans
- VMmanager Hosting—
- VMmanager InfrastructurePriced 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 VMmanager if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.