OpenStack distributions:
a comparison
Looking for a detailed OpenStack distributions comparison? Have a look at the table below. While the OpenStack landscape remains complex, only one platform stands out for its future-proof architecture, enterprise-grade stability, and cost-effectiveness: Canonical OpenStack.
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Canonical
Openstack |
Other
Openstack Distributions |
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|---|---|---|
| Cloud-native architecture | Included | Not Included |
| Fully automated upgrades | Included | Not Included |
| Up to 12 years of support | Included | Not Included |
| Fixed-price consulting packages | Included | Not Included |
| Per-node support pricing | Included | Not Included |
| Full-stack support subscription | Included | Not Included |
| Technology freedom | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| Single-node edition | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| Hardware automation included | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| Observability stack included | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| Expandable Kubernetes layer | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| 100% open source | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| Support subscription is optional | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| 24/7 support coverage | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| Fully-managed cloud service | Included | Depends on the OpenStack distribution |
| GPU / vGPU support | Included | Included |
| Performance tuning options | Included | Included |
| Integration with third-party software | Included | Included |
| Integration with third-party storage platforms | Included | Included |
| Composability | Included | Included |
Backed by the most trusted platform in the community
According to the OpenStack User Survey from 2024, Ubuntu Server continues to be the most popular operating system for OpenStack deployments, currently powering 54% of all production environments all over the world.
What makes Canonical OpenStack distribution different?
Are you skeptical about OpenStack due to the overall complexity of the upstream project? We understand that very well. Just get in touch with us and let us explain what makes Canonical OpenStack different from other OpenStack distributions.
Get in touchFuture-proof architecture
Transform your data center into a modern, cloud-native infrastructure. Get an “on rails” experience thanks to the high-level abstraction, opinionated design, and automation framework we provide.
Enterprise-grade stability
Use your Canonical OpenStack installation to serve the most sophisticated workloads and use cases, while benefiting from long-term security and support under our Ubuntu Pro subscription.
Cost-effective solution
Optimize your infrastructure costs, without any compromises. Canonical OpenStack stands out from other enterprise OpenStack distributions for cost-effectiveness.
With a non-stop contribution
since the very beginning
2nd
biggest contributor ever
250+
individual contributors
5M+
lines of code contributed
Move away from proprietary virtualization platforms
Gain more than a decade of stability with an open source, enterprise cloud solution. Contrary to traditional, proprietary virtualization platforms, Canonical OpenStack helps you reduce vendor lock-in and lower your infrastructure costs by up to 85%.
Repatriate your cloud workloads and regain control over your data
Public cloud costs continue to grow? Don't worry — a better solution exists. Simply augment your existing multi-cloud setup with an on-prem cloud environment and benefit from cost optimization, while regaining full control over your sensitive data at the same time.
OpenStack distributions:
useful resources for your project
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OpenStack Deployment Guide
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Canonical OpenStack Datasheet
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Canonical OpenStack Reference Architecture
Get in touch with Canonical
Let our cloud experts help you with:
- Pricing and TCO estimates
- Project requirements evaluation
- OpenStack design and delivery