Cloudpods
7.8#3 in cloud automation softwareFrom CN¥999 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software
7.0#1 in finops softwareFrom $600 a yearWebLinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Cloudpods | HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Documented cloud platforms include Alibaba Cloud, Azure, Tencent Cloud, AWS, Huawei Cloud, UCloud, Google Cloud, VMware, ZStack, DStack, and OpenStack. | HPE says the product supports 90+ integrations; its VM Essentials ecosystem includes HVM and VMware vSphere, among other listed integrations. |
| Security | Documented security measures include HTTPS between components, Keystone authorization for inter-service REST calls, MFA, password controls, and network policies. | HPE describes role-based access policies and governance controls for managing access to IT resources. |
| Support | The maker’s subscription page lists free GitHub Issues and technical chat support for the open-source community edition; paid editions include remote support. | HPE says VM Essentials is backed by its global enterprise support. |
Cloudpods plans
- Open Source Community EditionFree
- Basic Enterprise Edition — cloud managementCN¥999 a year
- Basic Enterprise Edition — private cloudCN¥1,999 a year
- Advanced Enterprise EditionPriced on request
HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software plans
- 1-year E-LTUPriced on request
- Enterprise Software per Socket — 1-year New InstallPriced on request
- Enterprise Software per Socket — 3-year New InstallPriced on request
- 3-year E-LTUPriced on request
- 5-year E-LTUPriced on request
- Enterprise Software per Socket — 5-year New InstallPriced on request
Pick Cloudpods if…
Cloudpods suits organizations managing enterprise IaaS across private and public clouds, including teams working with Kubernetes or AI workloads. Its self-hosted deployment options and APIs may suit teams that need to operate and integrate their own cloud management platform.
Pick HPE Morpheus VM Essentials Software if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.