Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Scored 4.6/5 due to its robust feature set, strong community, and extensive hypervisor compatibility, though enterprise support is vendor‑dependent.
Key Features
Comprehensive IaaS Management
Provides a full stack for provisioning, managing, and scaling virtual machines, storage, and networking.
Multi‑Hypervisor Support
Works with VMware, KVM, XenServer, Hyper-V, and Oracle VM, giving flexibility in infrastructure choices.
Built‑in Networking & Security
Offers advanced networking features like SDN, VLANs, firewall, VPN, and load balancing out of the box.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, CloudStack is released under the Apache License 2.0 and can be used, modified, and deployed at no cost.
CloudStack supports VMware vSphere, KVM, XenServer, Hyper-V, and Oracle VM, allowing flexible deployment across different environments.
Management is performed through a web-based UI, so any operating system with a modern browser, including Windows, can be used.
Specifications
Pricing Model
100% Free and Open Source; commercial support and enterprise services are available from third‑party vendors.
Supported Platforms
Linux (CentOS, Ubuntu, RHEL)Web Browser (cross‑platform UI)