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Head-to-head · Cloud Computing platform

Apache CloudStack vs Scaleway Kapsule

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Apache CloudStack #3 in Cloud Computing platform 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit site
Scaleway Kapsule #8 in Cloud Computing platform 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Scaleway

Apache CloudStack leads on 0 checks, Scaleway Kapsule on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApache CloudStack · 8.6/10
  • Free planboth

Apache CloudStack scores higher on our rubric for cloud computing platform: 8.6 against 8.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Apache CloudStack is the better fit for teams building self-hosted private clouds. Scaleway Kapsule is the better fit for teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway.

  • Apache CloudStack fits best

    Teams building self-hosted private clouds

  • Scaleway Kapsule fits best

    Teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway

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Side by side

Feature Apache CloudStack 8.6/10 Visit ↗ Scaleway Kapsule 8.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.0
Ranking #3 in Cloud Computing platform #8 in Cloud Computing platform
Best for Teams building self-hosted private clouds Teams running Kubernetes workloads on Scaleway
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan €80/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Self-hosted, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Linux Web
Integrations 4 integrations 9 integrations
Features Apache CloudStack 0/3 · Scaleway Kapsule 0/3
Managed Kubernetes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Serverless compute Not checked yet Not checked yet
Object storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Service model Not checked yet Not checked yet
Compute options Not checked yet Not checked yet
Regions available Not checked yet Not checked yet
Support levels Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Orchestrates compute, networking, storage, and multiple hypervisors.
  • Supports high availability, live migration, and disaster recovery.
  • Offers REST-like and AWS-compatible APIs plus Terraform and Ansible integrations.
  • Free shared control plane supports clusters of up to 150 nodes
  • Autoscaling, node health replacement, and rolling updates are included
  • Manage clusters through the API, CLI, Terraform, or kubectl
Cons
  • Requires self-hosting and the operational work that entails.
  • Its broad infrastructure scope may exceed the needs of simpler environments.
  • Support channels are community resources and documentation.
  • Dedicated control planes start at €80 per month
  • Worker nodes and other allocated resources are charged separately
  • Dedicated-4 and Dedicated-8 have different node limits
Our verdict

Apache CloudStack is an open-source Infrastructure-as-a-Service platform for deploying and managing public, private, and hybrid clouds. Its self-hosted model is aimed at cloud providers, managed service providers, telecommunications…

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Scaleway Kapsule manages the Kubernetes control plane for developers and organizations running containerized applications on Scaleway Instances. It fits teams that want Kubernetes cluster operations alongside Scaleway cloud services,…

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  1. Apache CloudStackCloud Computing platform 8.6Free plan
  2. Scaleway KapsuleCloud Computing platform 8.0Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apache CloudStack — where it wins

    • Orchestrates compute, networking, storage, and multiple hypervisors.
    • Supports high availability, live migration, and disaster recovery.
    • Offers REST-like and AWS-compatible APIs plus Terraform and Ansible integrations.

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires self-hosting and the operational work that entails.
    • Its broad infrastructure scope may exceed the needs of simpler environments.
    • Support channels are community resources and documentation.

  • Scaleway Kapsule — where it wins

    • Free shared control plane supports clusters of up to 150 nodes
    • Autoscaling, node health replacement, and rolling updates are included
    • Manage clusters through the API, CLI, Terraform, or kubectl

    Where it doesn't

    • Dedicated control planes start at €80 per month
    • Worker nodes and other allocated resources are charged separately
    • Dedicated-4 and Dedicated-8 have different node limits
  • Apache CloudStack8.6/10 · Free plan

    A capable private-cloud foundation for teams prepared to operate it themselves.

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  • Scaleway Kapsule8.0/10 · Free plan

    A managed Kubernetes control plane with a free shared option and paid dedicated tiers.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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