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IBM Cloud

by IBM · Armonk, United States · Since 2011

IBM's cloud platform.

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Starting price
Pay as you go
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is IBM Cloud?

IBM Cloud is cloud platforms & infrastructure from IBM, based in Armonk, United States and has been building software since 2011. IBM's cloud platform.

Cloud platforms provide compute, storage, databases, networking and managed services on demand. AWS, Azure and Google Cloud operate Indian regions; DigitalOcean, Linode and Indian providers offer simpler pricing for smaller workloads.

Pricing is quoted per organisation, so ask the vendor for a proposal that matches your size.

What works well

  • +15 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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IBM Cloud features

Category-standard capabilities plus what IBM Cloud adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Virtual machines and containers
  • Managed databases
  • Object storage and CDN
  • Serverless and functions
  • Kubernetes services
  • Indian regions and data residency
  • Identity and access control
  • Cost management

IBM Cloud pricing

Entry price

Pay as you go

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How IBM Cloud charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on ibm.com.

Specifications

Category
Cloud platforms & infrastructure
Vendor
IBM
Headquarters
Armonk, United States
Founded
2011
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
Pay as you go
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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IBM Cloud — frequently asked questions

What is IBM Cloud?+

IBM Cloud is cloud platforms & infrastructure by IBM. IBM's cloud platform.

How much does IBM Cloud cost?+

IBM Cloud does not publish a price list; pricing is quoted per organisation. Request a demo through App Advisor and we will ask the vendor for a written quote.

Does IBM Cloud offer a free trial or free plan?+

IBM Cloud typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is IBM Cloud made in India?+

No. IBM Cloud is developed by IBM in Armonk, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is IBM Cloud best suited for?+

IBM Cloud suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for cloud platforms & infrastructure.

What are the best alternatives to IBM Cloud?+

Popular alternatives in cloud platforms & infrastructure include Amazon Web Services, ImageKit, Google Cloud Platform. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is IBM Cloud deployed?+

IBM Cloud is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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