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We performed a comparison between Amazon Lightsail and IBM Cloud Private based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two PaaS Clouds solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Amazon Lightsail vs. IBM Cloud Private Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The initial setup is pretty easy.""We use Amazon Lightsail for hosting security components in-house and AI modules.""The most valuable features are the usability and customer service.""In Lightsail, they simplified to do it in as few clicks as possible. So, around ten clicks, I have a virtual machine deployed."

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"The most valuable attribute is the platform's ability to consistently deliver high reliability.""Excellent technical support.""The product's framework is good, it integrates well with API Connect, and the private cloud allows for use in any location.""We have control of the ESXi.""Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped our banking operations. Not all services are microservices; some remain monolithic for simplicity. Containerization is pivotal, with OpenShift (based on Kubernetes and Docker) managing our microservices."

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Cons
"I don't see this solution as enterprise-ready, for bigger companies like banks.""To improve, I feel the disk management is too basic. I can't easily partition the disk for the operating system. I have to follow the main configuration that is already set up in the template. To partition the disk, I would need to deploy the operating system first and then make changes, but it's not an ideal method. I would recommend improving the disk management.""When you need to add some custom rules to Amazon Lightsail, the auto scaling feature is a bit difficult.""Currently, there is limited support available while installing or configuring it, and resources are primarily available through community-contributed articles."

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"lacking in multi-cloud management.""Auto-scaling and managing pod scaling in the microservices architecture, a core feature of IBM Cloud Private, can pose challenges, especially when dealing with larger volumes of traffic.""The support and pricing need to improve.""One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect.""I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for enhancement. Additionally, the DevOps layer could benefit from closer integrations, especially for using external applications like Jenkins."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The services that it provides are good for the price."
  • "It's very cheap."
  • "The prices are better than EC2 machines, for instance, because they are simplified management, but it works well, and I am able to run everything that I need on it."
  • "Amazon Lightsail is a bit cheaper than Amazon EC2."
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  • "We pay annual licensing fees."
  • "In general, the cost is on the higher side."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:In Lightsail, they simplified to do it in as few clicks as possible. So, around ten clicks, I have a virtual machine deployed.
    Top Answer:The prices are better than EC2 machines, for instance, because they are simplified management, but it works well, and I am able to run everything that I need on it. The flat-rate pricing model of… more »
    Top Answer:To improve, I feel the disk management is too basic. I can't easily partition the disk for the operating system. I have to follow the main configuration that is already set up in the template. To… more »
    Top Answer:Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped our… more »
    Top Answer:I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for… more »
    Ranking
    14th
    out of 33 in PaaS Clouds
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    Average Words per Review
    891
    Rating
    8.0
    18th
    out of 33 in PaaS Clouds
    Views
    1,033
    Comparisons
    851
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    549
    Rating
    6.8
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    Overview

    Lightsail is ideal for simpler workloads, quick deployments, and getting started on AWS. It’s designed to help you start small, and then scale as you grow.

    IBM Cloud Private is a private cloud platform for developing and running workloads locally. It is an integrated environment that enables you to design, develop, deploy and manage on-premises, containerized cloud applications behind your firewall. It includes the container orchestrator Kubernetes, a private image repository, a management console and monitoring frameworks.

    Sample Customers
    Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
    Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Educational Organization8%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm25%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm16%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise57%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise77%
    Buyer's Guide
    Amazon Lightsail vs. IBM Cloud Private
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Amazon Lightsail vs. IBM Cloud Private and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Amazon Lightsail is ranked 14th in PaaS Clouds with 4 reviews while IBM Cloud Private is ranked 18th in PaaS Clouds with 5 reviews. Amazon Lightsail is rated 8.2, while IBM Cloud Private is rated 6.8. The top reviewer of Amazon Lightsail writes "Provides preconfigured templates for common setups and allows for easy configuration of firewall settings directly from the console". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Cloud Private writes "Reliable platform with significant challenges related to performance capabilities when subjected to high traffic loads". Amazon Lightsail is most compared with Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Heroku and Google App Engine, whereas IBM Cloud Private is most compared with OpenShift, Amazon AWS, Google App Engine, Pivotal Cloud Foundry and Microsoft Azure. See our Amazon Lightsail vs. IBM Cloud Private report.

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