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OpenStack

by OpenInfra Foundation · Austin, United States · Since 2010

Open-source cloud infrastructure.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
Start without a card
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is OpenStack?

OpenStack is cloud platforms & infrastructure from OpenInfra Foundation, based in Austin, United States and has been building software since 2010. Open-source cloud infrastructure.

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.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Completely free to use
  • +16 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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OpenStack features

Category-standard capabilities plus what OpenStack 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
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • Open-source code you can self-host

OpenStack pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How OpenStack charges. OpenStack is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on openstack.org.

Specifications

Category
Cloud platforms & infrastructure
Vendor
OpenInfra Foundation
Headquarters
Austin, United States
Founded
2010
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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OpenStack — frequently asked questions

What is OpenStack?+

OpenStack is cloud platforms & infrastructure by OpenInfra Foundation. Open-source cloud infrastructure.

How much does OpenStack cost?+

OpenStack is free to use.

Does OpenStack offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — OpenStack offers a free plan you can start with.

Is OpenStack made in India?+

No. OpenStack is developed by OpenInfra Foundation in Austin, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is OpenStack best suited for?+

OpenStack suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for cloud platforms & infrastructure.

What are the best alternatives to OpenStack?+

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 OpenStack deployed?+

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

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