BeeGFS
6.1#8 in storage management softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitBeeGFS vs Ceph
What both publish
| Fact | BeeGFS | Ceph |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2014 | 2006 |
| Integrations | BeeGFS 8 Remote Storage Targets synchronize with S3 object storage, while BeeGFS Copy supports parallel copying with BeeGFS and other locally mounted file systems. | The documentation lists integrations for block devices including Kubernetes, QEMU, libvirt, OpenStack, Nomad, and CloudStack. |
| Intended users | ThinkParQ describes its target environments as HPC, AI and deep learning, life sciences, and oil and gas. | The maker identifies SMEs, global organizations, academic institutions, startups, and developers as Ceph audiences. |
| Support | Hive Enterprise includes professional support, and BeeOND Enterprise lists 5×9 Next Business Day support with 24x7x4 available upon request. | The maker directs users to documentation, the ceph-users mailing list, community channels, and the bug tracker for help. |
BeeGFS plans
- Community EditionFree
- Hive EnterprisePriced on request
Ceph plans
- CephFree
Pick BeeGFS if…
BeeGFS suits teams in HPC, AI and deep learning, life sciences, or oil and gas that need shared storage for data-intensive workloads. The Community Edition is for end users prepared to support themselves.
Pick Ceph if…
Ceph suits organizations and developers that need self-managed distributed storage on commodity hardware. It is also intended for Kubernetes deployments and users seeking object, block, and file storage in one system.