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OpenStack - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: December 2025

OpenStack overview

What is OpenStack?

OpenStack is a cloud operating system specifically designed to control large amounts of storage, compute and networking resources. The software is managed through a data center and APIs with common authentication mechanisms.

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OpenStack reviews

Overall rating

4.6

/5

13

Positive reviews

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Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.08/10
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Pros
“A huge pro with this software is that it is better than AWS. And it is open-source as well as easy to use.”
AA

Alex A.

Solutions Architect

“I am working with the OpenStack IaaS from past many years and it surely increases the software delivery speed. The unified management helps in tracking the CloudForm cost.”
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Gurleen K.

Software Engineer

“Few simple clicks will lead to a great world of cloud.”

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Cons
“OpenStack is difficult to start with and has a steep learning curve.”

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“The web interface for management is a bit more complex and difficult to understand. In compare with another commercial solutions it lacks some extended features.”
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Martin P.

Fullstack developer

Who uses OpenStack?

Based on 13 verified user reviews.

Company size

Enterprises

Midsize Businesses

Small Businesses

Top industries

Information Technology and Services
Telecommunications
Computer Software
Education Management
Others

Use cases

Cloud Management
Cloud Storage

OpenStack's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from OpenStack users:

Access controls/permissions
Multi-Cloud management
Billing & Provisioning
Cost management
File sharing
Capacity analytics

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Features rating:

API
Authentication
Cloud computing
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OpenStack pricing

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Pricing range

User opinions about OpenStack price and value

Value for money rating:

To see what individual users think of OpenStack's price and value, check out the review snippets below.

“A huge pro with this software is that it is better than AWS. And it is open-source as well as easy to use.”
AA

Alex A.

Solutions Architect

“I am working with the OpenStack IaaS from past many years and it surely increases the software delivery speed. The unified management helps in tracking the CloudForm cost.”
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Gurleen K.

Software Engineer

OpenStack support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

Chat
Phone Support

Training options

In Person
Live Online
Documentation

OpenStack FAQs

Q. Who are the typical users of OpenStack?

OpenStack has the following typical customers:
Freelancers, Small Business

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Q. What languages does OpenStack support?

OpenStack supports the following languages:
English, German, Portuguese, Spanish


Q. Does OpenStack offer an API?

No, OpenStack does not have an API available.


Q. What level of support does OpenStack offer?

OpenStack offers the following support options:
Chat, Phone Support

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