Side by side
Microsoft Azure Arc vs OpenNebula
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 LinuxWebWindows
Visit Microsoft Azure Arc 
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Choose OpenNebula if you need a unified platform for virtualization and cloud infrastructure across on-premises, public cloud, or edge environments. The Community Edition provides the core platform, while enterprise support and subscriber-only releases require a subscription. Look elsewhere if you need a published subscription price.
Visit OpenNebulaThe facts
| Microsoft Azure Arc | OpenNebula | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | OpenNebula |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | opennebula.io |
| On multi-cloud management software | #13 of 25 | #9 of 25 |
Microsoft Azure Arc: what it does well
OpenNebula: what it does well
- Combines KVM virtual machines and Kubernetes clusters in one environment.
- Manages on-premises, public cloud, and edge infrastructure.
- Supports live migration and disaster recovery.
- Offers vGPU and MIG scheduling for AI and HPC workloads.
- Community Edition includes the core platform.
What to know first
- Enterprise subscription pricing requires a tailored proposal.
- Enterprise releases and support require a subscription.
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