Apache CloudStack
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What both publish
| Fact | Apache CloudStack | ZStack |
|---|---|---|
| API | CloudStack exposes a documented, extensible REST-like API and supports Amazon EC2 and S3-compatible APIs. | The product provides a native RESTful API and documentation for development with HTTP-supported languages. |
| Deployment | Organizations use CloudStack to build public, private, and hybrid clouds. | The download page offers ZStack Cloud installation files, a high-availability suite, historical versions, images, and SDKs. |
| Founded | 2008 | 2015 |
| Integrations | The integrations page lists Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Prometheus, VMware NSX, Ceph, MinIO, and billing portal integrations. | ZCF can manage public-cloud resources and work with platforms such as Alibaba Cloud; its network virtualization is based on OVN/OVS. |
Apache CloudStack plans
- Apache CloudStackFree
ZStack plans
- ZStack CloudFree
- ZStack ZSphereFree
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 ZStack if…
ZStack is for enterprises managing infrastructure in data centers, including organizations building private clouds. Its stated audience includes organizations with high compliance, security, stability or performance requirements.