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Cloudian HyperStore vs OpenEBS
Both stand on storage replication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
HyperStore focuses on large-scale, self-managed object storage with S3 compatibility, broad security controls, and multiple resilience options. Its paid, quote-based model and infrastructure requirements make it a fit for organizations planning substantial storage deployments.
Visit Cloudian HyperStoreOpenEBS combines several local volume types with replicated storage, Kubernetes-native snapshots and Velero-based backup. Before choosing it, consider the single-device DiskPool limit, non-rotatable encryption keys and default plaintext communication.
Visit OpenEBSThe facts
| Cloudian HyperStore | OpenEBS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cloudian.com | openebs.io |
| On storage replication software | #10 of 24 | #6 of 24 |
Cloudian HyperStore: what it does well
- S3-compatible access for cloud-native applications
- Unified file and object storage management
- Cross-region replication and erasure coding
- Object versioning, lifecycle rules, and immutability
- 45-day trial includes HyperStore and HyperIQ
What to know first
- Pricing requires a personalized quote
- No free plan is listed
- Trial requires 16 GB RAM and 1 Gigabit networking
- Enterprise deployment uses customer hardware or appliances
OpenEBS: what it does well
- Free and described as 100% open source.
- Offers local and replicated Kubernetes persistent volumes.
- Supports copy-on-write snapshots and clones.
- Velero backup targets include S3, GCP Object Storage and MinIO.
- Exposes volume metrics for Prometheus and Grafana.
What to know first
- Mayastor DiskPools support only one block device.
- Encryption keys cannot be rotated.
- Plaintext communication is the default.
- The kubectl plugin is available for Linux.
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