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Apache CloudStack

by The Apache Software Foundation · Since 2010
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Quick facts
VendorThe Apache Software Foundation
Year launched2010
StatusActive
LocationWakefield Ave, Wakefield, Massachusetts 01880, USA
Countries served1+
Languages1
Integrations7+
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About Apache CloudStack

Apache CloudStack is a mature open-source IaaS platform developed by The Apache Software Foundation.

Apache CloudStack is a mature open-source IaaS platform developed by The Apache Software Foundation. It is designed to deploy and manage large-scale virtualized environments across distributed data centers. The platform supports multi-hypervisor environments including VMware, KVM, XenServer, and bare metal, making it highly flexible for enterprises, MSPs, telcos, and cloud service providers. CloudStack delivers a turnkey cloud stack that includes compute orchestration, Network-as-a-Service, storage management, user and account management, resource metering, and a full-featured web UI. Its compatibility with AWS EC2 and S3 APIs makes hybrid cloud deployments easier for organizations seeking interoperability. The platform is known for scalability, capable of managing tens of thousands of physical servers, while remaining relatively simple to deploy and operate with small teams. Backed by a strong open-source community, CloudStack eliminates vendor lock-in and gives organizations full control over infrastructure decisions. It is particularly well-suited for companies building public or private IaaS clouds that require high availability, automation, and multi-tenant management capabilities.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Connects multiple hypervisors enabling flexible infrastructure choices.
  • Supports hybrid cloud via AWS API compatibility for interoperability.
  • Scales to tens of thousands of servers across data centers.
  • Provides full-stack IaaS features in a turnkey deployment model.
  • Eliminates vendor lock-in with open-source Apache licensing.
Cons
  • Requires significant infrastructure expertise for deployment and tuning.
  • User interface appears less modern compared to newer cloud platforms.
  • Primarily focused on IaaS without built-in SaaS business tools.
  • Limited commercial support compared to proprietary cloud vendors.
  • Relies on community contributions for feature innovation pace.

Features

Key features

Multi-hypervisor support

Supports VMware, KVM, XenServer, XCP-ng, and bare metal environments

Compute orchestration

Automates provisioning and lifecycle management of VMs

Network-as-a-Service

Provides advanced networking capabilities within cloud deployments

AWS API compatibility

Integrates with EC2 and S3 APIs for hybrid cloud use

Multi-tenant management

Enables secure account and user isolation

Web UI and REST API

Offers graphical and programmatic cloud management

Kubernetes integration

Supports CAPI, CAPC and Kubernetes cluster management

Additional features

Compute orchestration

Automates VM deployment and scaling across clusters

Network-as-a-Service

Delivers virtual networking and edge zone support

Storage management

Integrates primary and secondary storage systems

User and account management

Controls access and resource allocation

Resource accounting

Tracks usage for billing and reporting

RESTful API

Enables automation and third-party integrations

AWS EC2 and S3 compatibility

Facilitates hybrid deployments

Multi-zone management

Manages core and edge zones centrally

Hypervisor agnostic

Works across multiple virtualization platforms

CloudStack UI

Provides browser-based administrative interface

Cloud Monkey CLI

Offers command-line cloud management tool

ClusterAPI provider

Integrates Kubernetes cluster lifecycle management

Automation tooling

Supports infrastructure automation workflows

High availability architecture

Ensures resilient cloud operations

Multi-tenant architecture

Isolates customers in shared environments

Pricing

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