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Apache CloudStack vs Qstack
Both stand on multi-cloud management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Apache CloudStack combines cloud deployment and management with broad hypervisor, storage, and access options. Its self-hosted model and operator security responsibilities are important considerations.
Visit Apache CloudStack Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Consider QStack if you run an IDC business and want product management, cloud connections, and team operations in one system, with a free basic edition and private deployment option. The professional edition carries a stated annual price, and the operations edition’s price is pending.
Visit QstackThe facts
| Apache CloudStack | Qstack | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | 专业版: 9,999 CNY a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloudstack.apache.org | qstack.net |
| On multi-cloud management software | #1 of 25 | #4 of 25 |
Apache CloudStack: what it does well
- Free, open-source software
- Supports public, private, and hybrid clouds
- Offers web, command-line, and API management
- Supports multiple hypervisors
- LTS releases receive 18 months of fixes
What to know first
- Operators are responsible for key security protections
- LTS fix period is 18 months
Qstack: what it does well
- Connects to Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, and Huawei Cloud.
- Can synchronize product information and support automated cloud payments.
- Includes ticketing, workflow approvals, and revenue sharing.
- Supports private deployment and secondary development.
- Offers an open API plus plugin and template customization.
What to know first
- The professional edition costs 9,999 CNY a year.
- The operations edition has no listed price.
- The deployment guide specifies Linux with Nginx, MySQL, and PHP 7.3.
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