OpenStack vs AWS is a discussion that almost every organisation must conduct when adopting a cloud strategy. This is because OpenStack and AWS are undoubtedly some of the most popular cloud technologies in both public and private cloud space. While AWS is the most popular commercial cloud platform, OpenStack remains its most popular open source equivalent. Both have their own pros and cons.
But which one is better for you? Or even more importantly, can you use both to reap their benefits at no extra cost? In the following blog post, we will try to answer these questions. But first, let’s start with exploring the differences between OpenStack and AWS.
What is the difference between OpenStack and AWS?
The OpenStack project originally started as an open source implementation of the AWS EC2 service. Over time, it has evolved into a standalone platform, driven by the community as well as its commercial adopters. As a result, the two platforms differ somewhat in their…
