Apache CloudStack alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Apache CloudStack: smaller ecosystem and vendor community than OpenStack, and commercial support only through third parties. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Apache CloudStack, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OpenStack currently ranks first.
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Best Apache CloudStack alternative for most people
OpenStackBigger ecosystem and more services, with many commercial distributions to choose from.
Best Apache CloudStack alternative for a free option
Proxmox VESimpler virtualization cluster with a web UI for teams that don't need multi-tenancy.
Best Apache CloudStack alternative for open source
OpenStackBigger ecosystem and more services, with many commercial distributions to choose from.
Best Apache CloudStack alternative for self-hosting
OpenStackBigger ecosystem and more services, with many commercial distributions to choose from.
Best Apache CloudStack alternative for Linux
OpenStackBigger ecosystem and more services, with many commercial distributions to choose from.
Best Apache CloudStack alternative for working in the browser
Proxmox VESimpler virtualization cluster with a web UI for teams that don't need multi-tenancy.
Apache CloudStack alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Apache CloudStack?
OpenStack ranks first right now. Bigger ecosystem and more services, with many commercial distributions to choose from.
Is there a free alternative to Apache CloudStack?
Yes. OpenStack (open source) and Proxmox VE (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Apache CloudStack?
Yes: OpenStack and Proxmox VE. OpenStack and Proxmox VE can also be self-hosted.
Which Apache CloudStack alternatives work on Linux?
OpenStack runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Apache CloudStack?
The complaints we hear most: smaller ecosystem and vendor community than OpenStack; commercial support only through third parties; more than a small business with a few servers needs.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Apache CloudStack, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.