IBM Cloud Private vs Mendix vs Red Hat OpenShift comparison

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Mindshare comparison

PaaS Clouds Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Cloud Private	1.6%
Amazon AWS	13.5%
Microsoft Azure	12.4%
Other	72.5%

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Low-Code Development Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Mendix	4.0%
Microsoft Power Apps	7.0%
OutSystems	4.6%
Other	84.4%

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Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Red Hat OpenShift	8.5%
VMware Cloud Foundation	14.2%
Azure Stack	12.8%
Other	64.5%

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Featured Reviews

Vaseem Mohamed

Executive Manager - Strategy & Enterprise Architecture Office at Al Rajhi Bank

Helps in microservices environment but satellite layer needs to improve

We opted for the IBM Private Cloud due to the prevalence of IBM applications in our ecosystem, including IBM IIB, IBM API Connect, DataPower, IBM ESB, and IBM FileNet. The seamless integration with our middle layer, the IBM Integration Hub, was a key factor in our decision. Leveraging API Connect simplified the integration process, aligning well with our overall architecture.

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Mitchel Mol BGS

CTO at Blue Green Solutions

Has improved development quality and speed but has introduced persistent IDE slowdowns

In recent years, the IDE has been more buggy and slower, and although there have been more features added, I would like to see more stability, as some areas that used to work for a fairly long time are now slower in my development, which feels like a step back. I choose a seven mainly due to the issues we've faced with slowdowns and bugs during development, while runtime has been very stable, and the overall output on Mendix platform is still good; there is definitely some room for improvement, and I would probably have given it an eight or even a nine if those issues weren't hurting my developer output for the past few years. Overall, Mendix platform is stable, but the IDE could be better.

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Ayman Abuqutriyah

Operation Director at Zaintech

Platform has transformed our cloud into a secure, unified home for diverse modern applications

One of the best features of Red Hat OpenShift is that it has the catalog, the application catalog, and the operator hub, which allows us to deploy things easily and straightforward without going into a lot of hassles. This is one of the main things, in addition to having integration with ACM and ACS, where we can have the ability to manage multiple clusters and to secure them, deploy them, manage them, run GitOps and day-two operations, as well as upgrades and other functionality which is made easy using these tools. Red Hat OpenShift also provides virtualization capabilities, and I am currently working with Zain to make a project where we will convert F5 appliances to virtual machines and to manage them through Red Hat virtualization, OVE. Red Hat OpenShift is a unique platform because it provides the features for both worlds, containerization, and VMs at the same time, requiring you to learn one skillset in order to manage all of this at the same time. In the beginning, our cloud depended only on virtual machines, so I introduced this to our management to start to work with microservices and with containerization. This was adapted in our cloud, providing us the capability to sell more of these features and to reduce the hardware requirement by about thirty percent, following the trends of using containerization for all modern applications. In addition, it reduced the time to develop and to deploy a new application; all we need is using Jenkins for CI/CD. Once we commit any code, it gets triggered, and it will implement the new container in a very flexible and easy way, within seconds. This decreased the time to market and increased agility, allowing us to capture new opportunities very fast.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable attribute is the platform's ability to consistently deliver high reliability."

"Excellent technical support."

"I think this IBM solution is the best for the industry because they support legacy systems, and since we're dealing with regulations, it's the best way for us to stay safe."

"We have control of the ESXi."

"The product's framework is good, it integrates well with API Connect, and the private cloud allows for use in any location."

"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."

"It is stable."

"The software is mainly designed and built by business engineers instead of software engineers, which leads to an immediate fit between delivered software and what the users really want."

"I find the fast development speed and low cost to be very valuable features of Mendix. It's a smart solution for busy developers when we need to apply new changes or fixes quickly. Mendix helps to save time and meet project deadlines faster."

"The best features Mendix offers in my experience include its readiness to go to market, which reduces the effort and time consumed in developing an application end-to-end."

"The user experience is great."

"I have been using this solution for customer authentication, as well as scientific applications, and it has performed brilliantly so far."

"The pricing is very clear, with no hidden fees."

"Overall the platform is really good."

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"A valuable feature of Red Hat OpenShift is its ability to handle increased loads by automatically adding nodes."

"Provides support throughout the whole platform."

"This solution helps us to account for peak seasons involving higher demand than usual. It also gives us confidence in the security of our overall systems."

"It has features that enhance security, ease of deployment, and service exposure compared to Kubernetes."

"In terms of implementation, OpenShift is very user-friendly, which is an advantage. We are using it along with GitLab for implementing CI/CD pipelines. That's a feature that other products also have, but in OpenShift, we find it good."

"The initial setup is simple, and OpenShift is open-source, so it's easy to install on any cloud platform."

"OpenShift is great for flexibility, agility, and speed of delivery."

"Save money and get OpenShift."

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Cons

"From a technical perspective, there are some things lacking including some defects around multi-cloud management."

"lacking in multi-cloud management."

"One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect from Argentina to IBM's data centers in Washington and Dallas."

"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."

"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."

"When a mainframe system with a very large database and batch process was rebuilt in Mendix, we came across performance issues."

"We need better reporting and visualisation as this is a critical part of each app and currently the reporting side has to rely on external BI tools."

"Generally, the customer support takes around two weeks to respond to support tickets, but everything gets resolved."

"Mendix is not cheap. License fees go sky high when using it as a business to consumer platform."

"Lastly, the licensing model does not scale well with many users. This is a huge problem as apps that have many users become very expensive and can kill the business case."

"The solution's price is high, but it is best suited for enterprise companies that have the budget; it is not for small or medium-sized businesses."

"The vendor should focus more on the opinion of the users and make improvements"

"We'd like to be able to write in C Sharp to develop code for Mendix."

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"One of the features that I've observed in Tanzu Mission Control is that I can manage multiple Kubernetes environments. For instance, one of my lines of business is using OpenShift OKD; another one wants to use Google Anthos, and somebody else wants to use VMware Tanzu. If I have to manage all these, Tanzu Mission Control is giving me the opportunity to completely manage all of my Kubernetes clusters, whereas, with OpenShift, I can only manage a particular area. I can't manage other Kubernetes clusters. I would like to have the option to manage all Kubernetes clusters with OpenShift."

"Room for improvement is around the offerings that come as a bundle with the container platform. The packaging of the platform should be done such that customers do not have to purchase additional licenses."

"Autoscaling issues. It does not increase in a seamless manner. Sometimes, CPU utilization/Memory utilization exceeds and the application just hangs or gets into HeapSpace or OutOfMemory error."

"At this particular point, I think it is very difficult for me to suggest how Red Hat OpenShift can be improved, as I need specific documentation outlining all features."

"There is no orchestration platform in OpenShift, but we do in Kubernetes."

"There are challenges related to additional security layers, connectivity compliance for endpoints, and integration."

"The whole area around the hybrid cloud could be improved."

"Red Hat OpenShift can be improved by reducing its complexity."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"In general, the cost is on the higher side."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"We pay annual licensing fees."

"The solution is expensive."

"Mendix licensing cost is based on the number of apps you have on the server. At the basic level, it is free of charge, so that seems reasonable, but once you go beyond that, and when it comes to the number of users on the app, that basic structure doesn't work, and the pricing tends to get a little bit steep."

"There is a license required to use Mendix. The solution's price is high, but it is best suited for enterprise companies that have the budget. It is not for small or medium-sized businesses."

"Mendix seems a bit expensive. But in terms of wanting to have less developers and higher velocity, the total cost of ownership is fine. It's not cheap, though."

"The solution is a bit expensive compared to others"

"From a commercial point of view, we would like them to change that they currently sell it as a platform, but as a customer you have to decide upfront the usage of the platform. We would like to have Mendix sell it as a pay as you go model: You pay for what you use, and you don't pay for what you don't use."

"Pricing used to be complex, but Mendix has improved that quite a bit."

"Mendix is not open source, but its license cost is cheap, particularly when compared to the Appian license. The license model would depend on how many users you have and how many applications you are creating. If you are creating a single app, you just need to have a single app license, so it's free. If you want a multiple app license to cover two thousand or three thousand users, for example, internal users or external users, then you need to pay for the license. There's also a license model for above three thousand or four thousand, or five thousand internal and external users."

"Licensing costs are similar to those for all other IT technology, but they vary by region."

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"The licensing cost for OpenShift is expensive when compared to other products. RedHat also charges you additional costs apart from the standard licensing fees."

"The model of pricing and buying licences is quite rigid. We are in the process of negotiating on demand pricing which will help us take advantage of the cloud as a whole."

"We had a Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) license for all our servers' operating systems. By having multiple Red Hat products together, you can negotiate costs and leverage on having a sort of enterprise license agreement to reduce the overall outlay or TCO."

"The pricing is standard; the solution isn't particularly expensive or affordable."

"It's important to start small because the solution is scalable. We can build our cluster and look at the bundle option, not the external subscriptions. Talking to the people at Red Hat can save us money."

"The solution is cost-effective."

"OpenShift is really good when we need to start, but once we get to a certain scale, it becomes too expensive."

"The product's support is expensive. I would rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

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Financial Services Firm

11%

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Financial Services Firm

22%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

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Large Enterprise	25

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Small Business	19
Midsize Enterprise	6
Large Enterprise	56

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Overview

IBM Cloud Private is an efficient and versatile platform designed for creating cloud-native applications behind a firewall. It facilitates management and scaling of applications, whether containerized or traditional, tailored to enterprise environments.

IBM Cloud Private incorporates a plethora of tools essential for seamless application development and operations management. Its robust architecture assures security, high performance, and ease of deployment, fostering a conducive environment for enterprises to innovate. The unified management interface simplifies complex IT environments, reducing overall complexity and enabling swift application delivery.

What are the key features of IBM Cloud Private?

Container Management: Facilitates container orchestration for modern application architectures.
DevOps Toolchain: Integrates with existing DevOps tools for enhanced CI/CD workflows.
Data Services: Offers scalable data solutions for dynamic workloads.
Security: Provides comprehensive security controls and monitoring capabilities.
Application Portability: Ensures flexibility to move workloads across environments seamlessly.

What benefits should users expect in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Reduction in infrastructure expenditure by consolidating workloads.
Scalability: Enhanced ability to scale applications to meet demand fluctuations.
Performance Optimization: Improved application speed and reliability.
Integration Capability: Seamless integration with existing IT investments.
Time to Market: Accelerated application deployment, reducing time to delivery.

Industries like finance and healthcare use IBM Cloud Private to address specific operational needs. In healthcare, it ensures compliance while offering innovative patient solutions. Finance companies leverage it for secure transaction processing and real-time data insights, enhancing customer service and operational efficiency.

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Mendix offers a robust low-code platform that accelerates application development and enhances business-IT collaboration with strong integration and customization capabilities.

Mendix enables rapid prototyping with visual modeling tools like microflows, aiding seamless cloud deployment with scalability and security. Its low-code environment and reusable widgets support easy REST and SOAP integration. Application development is efficient, bridging business needs with minimal coding effort.

What are Mendix's key features?

Rapid Application Development: Speeds up development with low-code tools and visual modeling.
Integration Capabilities: Supports easy integration with REST, SOAP, and systems like SAP.
Visual Modeling Tools: Offers microflows for simplified process automation.
Cloud Deployment: Provides robust scalability and secure cloud-based solutions.
Customization: Flexible UI components and reusable widgets for tailored solutions.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Faster Time-to-Market: Accelerates development timelines with low-code features.
Flexibility: Adapts to diverse applications in banking, insurance, and manufacturing.
Scalability: Supports growth with strong cloud infrastructure.
Enhanced Collaboration: Bridges business and IT for seamless digital execution.
Integration Ease: Easily integrates with existing systems and improves workflows.

In banking, insurance, and manufacturing, Mendix is adopted for developing web and mobile applications. It aids in automating processes and integrating seamlessly with existing systems like ERP. Businesses leverage Mendix's flexibility in creating scalable and customized applications to streamline workflows and drive digital transformation efforts.