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ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS vs CloudLabs comparison

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ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
189th
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
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CloudLabs
Ranking in AWS Marketplace
43rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
3
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2855598 - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud DevOps Engineer at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees
CIS hardening has simplified secure container workloads but AppArmor still blocks Docker by default
The CIS L1 AppArmor enforcement breaks Docker out of the box. Containers fail to start with a permission denied on the containerd task directory. There is no documentation about this. A simple note explaining that Docker users need to either update the runc AppArmor profile or disable it would save a lot of debugging time. It takes a while to trace the failure back to AppArmor blocking runc writes to /run/containerd/.
Akashkhurana Hirana - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Software Engineer 2 at Porch
Hands-on cloud labs have transformed my training and save hours on every learning project
The best features CloudLabs offers, in my opinion, include being cloud-based and accessible from anywhere, which eliminates the need for local installation. It is cost-effective, and unlike other training platforms that focus solely on teaching, CloudLabs provides hands-on learning in a realistic environment that is easy for anyone to understand. Additionally, it has progress tracking for monitoring my completion and assignments that are designed as small tests after modules, which are optional. The hands-on learning feature in CloudLabs is exceptional compared to other platforms where learning is primarily theoretical, with trainers explaining concepts. CloudLabs provides labs integrated with GCP, AWS, and Microsoft Azure, allowing users to create their own work in a cloud environment without needing local installation. For example, I created multiple agents that interacted with each other all within the cloud environment. CloudLabs has positively impacted my organization by allowing everyone to get hands-on training. Without CloudLabs, we could only do training without practical experience. Now, I gain hands-on experience without significant installations on my systems, enhancing the knowledge of my teammates and everyone in my organization. It has also reduced hardware costs, which is a beneficial aspect.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The pre-applied CIS L1 benchmark is the main selling point, as getting a hardened baseline without manual effort is genuinely useful and the Ubuntu 26.04 LTS base also means I'm on a supported, up-to-date kernel with long-term security patches."
"The hourly software charge is small relative to the engineering time we used to spend building and maintaining our own hardened AMI."
"ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS is an excellent choice for organizations adopting cloud-native technologies and modern DevOps practices."
"Once you get that launch template dialed in, the image is incredibly solid."
"The same-day engineering support has been very valuable."
"CloudLabs provides a good experience and is a solid platform; it saves my time, builds my skills, and enhances my technical knowledge."
"CloudLabs is the best in the market for labs and hands-on experience."
"In terms of efficiency improvements, I estimate around eighty percent of patients and doctors' time has been saved because previously, they spent a lot of time waiting for report deliveries, but now, through patient-centric reporting, reports are delivered instantly."
 

Cons

"The CIS L1 AppArmor enforcement breaks Docker out of the box."
"Because the firewall ships default-deny, the first launch in a new environment takes a little planning to open the exact ports the app and load balancer health checks need."
"Enterprise management and compliance tooling could be more comprehensive out of the box."
"It'd be cool to have more detailed changelogs with each new release so we can see exactly what packages got updated without having to boot up a test instance and diff it ourselves."
"CloudLabs can be improved by reducing its dependency on internet connectivity, which is currently a significant issue, and also by addressing the pricing structure, as costs per visit may become expensive for high-volume labs."
"However, there are areas where CloudLabs can be improved. In some labs, the instructions are not very clear, which can be confusing at times."
"CloudLabs is perfect for me, and I have no suggestions for improvement."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS?
The hourly premium is honestly negligible compared to the salary hours I was wasting building, patching, and maintaining my own custom images. If you have a decent-sized fleet, look at the total co...
What needs improvement with ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS?
It would be cool to have more detailed changelogs with each new release so I can see exactly what packages got updated without having to boot up a test instance and diff it myself.
What is your primary use case for ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS?
I run a bunch of stateless REST APIs and web apps in AWS behind an Application Load Balancer. Everything lives in Auto Scaling Groups (ASGs). I use this AMI as the default base for those instances ...
What needs improvement with CloudLabs?
CloudLabs is perfect for me, and I have no suggestions for improvement. It is very easy to learn compared to other platforms in the market. However, there could be advantages to adding AI-powered a...
What is your primary use case for CloudLabs?
My main use cases for CloudLabs are training, experimenting, software development, and learning. I use it for training, experiments, software development, practice, and learning. CloudLabs is integ...
What advice do you have for others considering CloudLabs?
CloudLabs has saved considerable time. As a senior software engineer, if I had to install everything locally, it would take considerable time. Instead, the environment is already set up, so I can w...
 

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Find out what your peers are saying about ClearScale Ubuntu 26.04 LTS vs. CloudLabs and other solutions. Updated: September 2026.
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