Sharktech review
A flexible OpenStack cloud for teams prioritizing control, APIs, and bandwidth.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Sharktech provides paid public and dedicated cloud hosting built on OpenStack. It is aimed at businesses, developers, and IT teams that want to manage virtual data centers, resource allocation, compute, storage, networking, and virtual machines through web and API access. The Public Cloud plan uses pay-as-you-go billing, while cloud resources can also be arranged through fixed monthly billing. Its self-managed model gives teams control over infrastructure configuration, but it is less suited to buyers seeking a fully managed hosting experience.
The platform’s strongest fit is its OpenStack and ecosystem alignment. It supports RESTful APIs for compute, storage, networking, and identity services, alongside custom VM images, ISOs, cloud-init, and Bash scripts. Deployment options include Git, SVN, API, SSH, and CLI workflows. Integrations include Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, Jenkins, Maven, and the S3 API. Storage spans HDD, SSD, and NVMe tiers, with S3-compatible object storage available for object-based workloads. These capabilities make Sharktech relevant for teams already working with OpenStack, container tooling, or infrastructure automation.
Cloud security and traffic capacity are central strengths. Sharktech includes cloud firewall security, DDoS protection, load balancing, automatic resource scaling for containerized applications, and 5,000 GB of monthly bandwidth. The platform offers five regions and standard support, with cloud hosting available across multiple service locations. Choose Sharktech if OpenStack compatibility, configurable infrastructure, API access, and high bandwidth matter more than a managed workflow. Consider another option if your priority is a free plan, simplified onboarding, or support beyond the published standard level.
Sharktech pros and cons
- Where it wins
- OpenStack compute with configurable storage, networking, and virtual machines
- 5,000 GB monthly bandwidth plus cloud firewalling and DDoS protection
- RESTful APIs, S3-compatible storage, and automatic container scaling
- Where it doesn't
- The Public Cloud plan is paid rather than free
- Standard support may suit fewer support-intensive deployments
- Self-managed infrastructure requires resource allocation and administration
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