Open Telekom Cloud
Open Telekom Cloud: A managed OpenStack-based cloud with broad infrastructure services and two documented regions. Ranked #37 of 143 in Cloud Hosting by our editors (5.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for managed OpenStack-based cloud operations.
At a glance
- Editor score5.7 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forManaged OpenStack-based cloud operations
- Free planNo
- AutoscalingYes
- Facts checked16 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines virtual, physical, container, database, and storage services
- Supports autoscaling, load balancing, backup, monitoring, and recovery
- Offers OpenStack APIs, provider APIs, S3 protocol, and a web console
Where it doesn't
- Only two documented regions are available
- There is no free plan
- Usage-based costs vary by service, region, and configuration
Our verdict on Open Telekom Cloud
Open Telekom Cloud is a European public cloud platform operated by T-Systems International GmbH. It is designed for organizations that need managed infrastructure and platform services across compute, storage, networking, databases, containers, security, analytics, and AI. The platform provides virtual and physical Elastic Cloud Server instances, bare-metal infrastructure, a web console, and API access. Its documented regions are EU-DE in Germany and EU-NL in the Netherlands, making it a focused option for European cloud operations rather than a broad multi-region deployment.
Its service breadth is the main reason to consider it. Teams can configure automatic resource scaling, distribute traffic with Elastic Load Balancer, and choose Standard, Warm, or Cold object-storage tiers. Managed relational, document, cache, and other database services extend beyond basic virtual machines, while container orchestration and serverless container services support application platforms. Managed operations also cover monitoring, backup, and recovery. OpenStack and provider APIs support automated provisioning, and S3 protocol compatibility can fit existing object-storage workflows.
Pricing is paid and available through pay-as-you-go and reserved-capacity models. Costs vary by service, region, and configuration, so buyers should evaluate the specific workload rather than rely on a single platform-wide figure. There is no free plan, which makes it less suitable for projects that need a no-cost starting tier. Open Telekom Cloud fits organizations seeking managed OpenStack-based operations with integrated infrastructure services, especially when its European regions meet deployment needs. It is less compelling for teams that require a larger regional footprint, broad open-source positioning, or a free entry option.
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Open Telekom Cloud fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Regions available | 2 |
| Autoscaling | Yes |
| Load balancing | Yes |
| Monthly bandwidth | Not verified |
| Object storage | Yes |
| Managed databases | Yes |
| Support level | Premium |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: OpenStack APIs, S3 protocol |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | t-cloud-public.com |
| Facts checked | 16 Sep 2026 |
Open Telekom Cloud integrations
Open Telekom Cloud lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- OpenStack APIs
- S3 protocol
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- Amazon EC2Flexible virtual compute for AWS workloads, with usage-based pricing and broad service integration.9.4
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- Azure Virtual MachinesFlexible Azure compute with scaling, networking, storage, and security options.9.2
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