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

OpenStack Neutron vs Rackspace Cloud Networks

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
Higher score OpenStack Neutron #4 in Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software 7.4/10 Open source ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit OpenStack
Rackspace Cloud Networks #8 in Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software 6.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit Rackspace

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 #8.

OpenStack Neutron is the better fit for teams running open-source or hybrid clouds. Rackspace Cloud Networks is the better fit for teams running workloads in Rackspace Public Cloud.

  • OpenStack Neutron fits best

    Teams running open-source or hybrid clouds

  • Rackspace Cloud Networks fits best

    Teams running workloads in Rackspace Public Cloud

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Side by side

Feature OpenStack Neutron 7.4/10 Visit ↗ Rackspace Cloud Networks 6.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 6.6
Ranking #4 in Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software #8 in Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software
Best for Teams running open-source or hybrid clouds Teams running workloads in Rackspace Public Cloud
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Linux Web
Support Docs, Community Docs
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenStack Neutron 0/5 · Rackspace Cloud Networks 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 Single
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
  • Creates private network segments for cloud resources
  • Isolates workloads within Rackspace Public Cloud
  • Supports management through Rackspace tooling and APIs
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
  • Focused on Rackspace Public Cloud rather than multiple clouds
  • Pricing depends on the selected public-cloud configuration
  • Documentation is the listed support channel
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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Rackspace Cloud Networks provides private network connectivity for workloads running in Rackspace Public Cloud. It is aimed at teams that need isolated network segments and connections between cloud resources without relying exclusively on…

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  1. OpenStack NeutronVirtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software 7.4Open source
  2. Rackspace Cloud NetworksVirtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software 6.6Pricing on request

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

  • Rackspace Cloud Networks — where it wins

    • Creates private network segments for cloud resources
    • Isolates workloads within Rackspace Public Cloud
    • Supports management through Rackspace tooling and APIs

    Where it doesn't

    • Focused on Rackspace Public Cloud rather than multiple clouds
    • Pricing depends on the selected public-cloud configuration
    • Documentation is the listed support channel
  • OpenStack Neutron7.4/10 · Open source

    A broad, API-driven networking layer for teams operating OpenStack clouds.

    Visit OpenStackFull verdict →
  • Rackspace Cloud Networks6.6/10 · Pricing on request

    A Rackspace Public Cloud service for creating isolated networks and managing them through its tools and API.

    Visit RackspaceFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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