ScaleUp Open Cloud review
Usage-priced OpenStack cloud with automation tools and storage options.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
ScaleUp Open Cloud is a public cloud infrastructure service built on OpenStack and Ceph, aimed at organizations that want managed cloud infrastructure in German data centers. It provides Windows or Linux virtual machines, private networking, load balancing, block and object storage, and network services through a web dashboard or API. The offering can suit small teams through enterprise organizations that need OpenStack API access and usage-based resource charges; it is less suited to buyers who want a free plan or a fixed-price package.
The published prices are usage-based rather than separate feature tiers. The Usage-based IaaS rates include €0.02 per CPU core per hour and €0.005 per GB of RAM per hour, billed monthly. Replicated block storage is priced at €0.12 per GB per month, and public IPv4 at €3 per address per month. A 30-day trial is available. The listed starting price is €0.005 per GB per month, while actual costs depend on the resources used. Buyers should estimate compute, storage, and address needs separately when comparing budgets.
OpenStack API access and support for OpenTofu, Terraform, and Pulumi give the service an automation-oriented fit. Storage options include NVMe-based replicated block storage and object storage with Swift and S3 APIs; security features include encryption at rest, token-based authentication, and key management. Private networking includes NAT gateway, load balancing, and anti-spoofing. ISO 27001 and GDPR are listed, and email is the support channel. Choose ScaleUp Open Cloud if these OpenStack interfaces and usage-priced infrastructure fit your deployment; consider alternatives if a free plan or fixed-tier pricing is essential.
ScaleUp Open Cloud pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Run Windows or Linux VMs with private networking and load balancing
- Use replicated NVMe block storage and Swift or S3-compatible object storage
- Automate infrastructure through OpenTofu, Terraform, or Pulumi
- Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the service is paid after its 30-day trial
- CPU and RAM charges accrue hourly, while storage and public IPv4 are monthly
- Email is the listed support channel
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