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PROS

Rackspace OpenStack efficiently manages server operations, saving time by eliminating the need for manual server management.
OpenStack's customization feature allows for tailored solutions to meet customer needs.
OpenStack provides valuable integration with GitLab and offers a wide array of third-party libraries.
The open-source nature of OpenStack adds significant value by allowing flexibility in deployment and scalability.
Rackspace OpenStack is stable and reliable, with high-quality customer service and technical support.

CONS

A foundational grasp of cloud and networking concepts is necessary for understanding Rackspace OpenStack, making it complex for beginners.
There is a need for more API use case examples in different languages.
Rackspace OpenStack lacks support due to too many versions and customizations.
Rackspace OpenStack's replication feature is less mature compared to VMware.
Pricing is quite high in the Vietnam market.
 

Rackspace OpenStack Pros review quotes

Bilal Inamdar - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Linux Administrator at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
May 12, 2026
The most useful opinion about Rackspace OpenStack is that it is very flexible, first of all, and the most important feature is that it is feature-rich.
Hai Dinh Van - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Center Manager at FPT
Feb 5, 2025
The open-source nature of OpenStack provides significant value.
reviewer2805456 - PeerSpot reviewer
Database developer at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 17, 2026
Rackspace OpenStack positively impacts my organization by making processes easier since I do not need to manage all servers manually because it efficiently manages server operations and maintains proper data, which saves time.
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Sam Atkinc - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engeenir at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
May 31, 2023
I like its integration with GitLab and its simplicity. OpenStack has a lot of third-party libraries that it uses.
Ankita_Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager openstack cloud at The Ericson Manufacturing Co.
Nov 13, 2023
The solution is stable.
PrakashShukla - PeerSpot reviewer
Director InfoSec, Service Delivery at CBY Services
May 16, 2024
Administrators are very comfortable with the functionality and services OpenStack offers.
AN
CEO at pinakastra
Jan 23, 2023
There are many services that can be directly used which are not available in VMware.
NM
Associate Software Test Solution Architect at AFour Technologies
Sep 29, 2023
Apart from the main features, I really appreciate OpenStack's microservices architecture and its flexibility for deployment with different tools.
AboubacarCherif - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engeneer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jan 17, 2023
The initial setup isn't too difficult.
CM
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Feb 19, 2020
The most valuable feature is the customization. With the customization you can really give the customers what they want.
 

Rackspace OpenStack Cons review quotes

Bilal Inamdar - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Linux Administrator at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
May 12, 2026
We are moving from Rackspace OpenStack to CloudStack due to the requirement of human resources and technicality. There are lots of moving parts in Rackspace OpenStack.
Hai Dinh Van - PeerSpot reviewer
Cloud Center Manager at FPT
Feb 5, 2025
The pricing of Rackspace is quite high in the Vietnam market.
reviewer2805456 - PeerSpot reviewer
Database developer at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Apr 17, 2026
As a beginner, I find some difficulties in understanding Rackspace OpenStack, as it can be complex without a foundational grasp of cloud and networking concepts.
Learn what your peers think about Rackspace OpenStack. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: April 2026.
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Sam Atkinc - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engeenir at Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd
May 31, 2023
So for the main stability, there have been a couple of issues that I've experienced.
Ankita_Verma - PeerSpot reviewer
Deputy Manager openstack cloud at The Ericson Manufacturing Co.
Nov 13, 2023
The seamless integration between MySQL services and the rabbitMQ database can be revised during the debugging phase.
PrakashShukla - PeerSpot reviewer
Director InfoSec, Service Delivery at CBY Services
May 16, 2024
It should have a single dashboard for cloud management and on-premises systems
AN
CEO at pinakastra
Jan 23, 2023
VMware has a side-to-side replication feature, which is still more mature than Rackspace OpenStack's which can't be used in a production environment.
NM
Associate Software Test Solution Architect at AFour Technologies
Sep 29, 2023
OpenStack's UI, while user-friendly, could be improved to offer a more intuitive experience.
AboubacarCherif - PeerSpot reviewer
DevOps Engeneer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Jan 17, 2023
OpenStack is difficult for the novice in terms of beginning to use cloud tools.
CM
Solutions Architect at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Feb 19, 2020
The line migration is a problem.