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Head-to-head · Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software

OpenStack Neutron vs OVHcloud Public Cloud

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score OpenStack Neutron #4 in Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software 7.4/10 Open source ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenStack
OVHcloud Public Cloud #7 in Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software 6.6/10 From $6.74/mo ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OVHcloud

OpenStack Neutron leads on 0 checks, OVHcloud Public Cloud 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 scoreOpenStack Neutron · 7.4/10

OpenStack Neutron scores higher on our rubric for virtual private cloud (vpc) software: 7.4 against 6.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

OpenStack Neutron is the better fit for teams running open-source or hybrid clouds. OVHcloud Public Cloud is the better fit for general cloud infrastructure with private networking.

  • OpenStack Neutron fits best

    Teams running open-source or hybrid clouds

  • OVHcloud Public Cloud fits best

    General cloud infrastructure with private networking

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Side by side

Feature OpenStack Neutron 7.4/10 Visit ↗ OVHcloud Public Cloud 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.6
Ranking #4 in Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software #7 in Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software
Best for Teams running open-source or hybrid clouds General cloud infrastructure with private networking
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published $6.74/mo
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Linux Web, Linux, Windows
Support Docs, Community Docs, Community
Integrations 4 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenStack Neutron 0/5 · OVHcloud Public Cloud 0/5
Infrastructure as code Not published Not published
Site-to-site VPN Not published Not published
Private service access Not published Not published
Network flow logs Not published Not published
Custom route control Not published Not published
Specs
Clouds supported Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Manages networks, subnets, ports, routing, and floating IPs
  • Supports NAT, security groups, VPN, DHCP, and QoS policies
  • Modular Layer 2 drivers include Open vSwitch and OVN integration
  • Combines private networking and public IP services with compute and storage.
  • Offers managed Kubernetes, load balancing, and managed databases.
  • Most services are billed per second based on usage.
Cons
  • Requires an OpenStack environment; it is not standalone hosted SaaS
  • Self-hosted and hybrid operation brings operational complexity
  • Support channels are documentation and community
  • There is no free plan.
  • The entry instance price is an estimate and excludes VAT.
  • Regional availability and traffic allowances vary by location.
Our verdict

OpenStack Neutron provides networking as a service for OpenStack clouds, exposing APIs to create and manage networks, subnets, ports, addresses, routers, and related services. It suits mid-market and enterprise teams running self-hosted or…

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OVHcloud Public Cloud brings together on-demand virtual machines, storage, networking, containers, and managed databases for teams running development environments, web applications, and other workloads. Its private networking and public…

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  1. OpenStack NeutronVirtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software 7.4Open source
  2. OVHcloud Public CloudVirtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software 6.6From $6.74/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenStack Neutron — where it wins

    • Manages networks, subnets, ports, routing, and floating IPs
    • Supports NAT, security groups, VPN, DHCP, and QoS policies
    • Modular Layer 2 drivers include Open vSwitch and OVN integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires an OpenStack environment; it is not standalone hosted SaaS
    • Self-hosted and hybrid operation brings operational complexity
    • Support channels are documentation and community

  • OVHcloud Public Cloud — where it wins

    • Combines private networking and public IP services with compute and storage.
    • Offers managed Kubernetes, load balancing, and managed databases.
    • Most services are billed per second based on usage.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • The entry instance price is an estimate and excludes VAT.
    • Regional availability and traffic allowances vary by location.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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