OpenStack alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave OpenStack: complex to deploy, operate and upgrade, and needs a dedicated team or a paid distribution for production. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces OpenStack, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Proxmox VE currently ranks first.
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Best OpenStack alternative for most people
Proxmox VEFar simpler to install and run, with a web UI for VMs and containers on small to mid-size clusters.
Best OpenStack alternative for a free option
Apache CloudStackA turnkey IaaS stack with a built-in UI and EC2-compatible API, easier to run with a small team.
Best OpenStack alternative for open source
Proxmox VEFar simpler to install and run, with a web UI for VMs and containers on small to mid-size clusters.
Best OpenStack alternative for self-hosting
Proxmox VEFar simpler to install and run, with a web UI for VMs and containers on small to mid-size clusters.
Best OpenStack alternative for working in the browser
Proxmox VEFar simpler to install and run, with a web UI for VMs and containers on small to mid-size clusters.
OpenStack alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to OpenStack?
Proxmox VE ranks first right now. Far simpler to install and run, with a web UI for VMs and containers on small to mid-size clusters.
Is there a free alternative to OpenStack?
Yes. Proxmox VE (open source) and Apache CloudStack (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to OpenStack?
Yes: Proxmox VE and Apache CloudStack. Proxmox VE and Apache CloudStack can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from OpenStack?
The complaints we hear most: complex to deploy, operate and upgrade; needs a dedicated team or a paid distribution for production; too heavy for a handful of servers.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces OpenStack, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.