# Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC), Verizon Cloud vs OpenStack Comparison

| | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 378 | 11 | 53 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (45.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (63.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (48.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $48 per month (billed annually) | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)

Pros:
- Cost Reduction (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Pricing (1 reviews)

### Verizon Cloud

**Not enough data**

### OpenStack

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (257 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (254 reviews) | 8.6 (11 reviews) | 6.8 (48 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | 4.6 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 6.2 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (232 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 7.0 (46 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (146 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (237 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (48 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Verizon Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Standard

Price: $48 per month (billed annually)

Description: Complete solution for fast-growing companies

Key Features:
- Automatic Self-Service Conversations 
- Up to 120 customers/mo 
-  Aprox. 600 answers

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/verizon-cloud/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### OpenStack

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)** | 8.7/10 | 70 |
| **Verizon Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenStack** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Custom VMs** | 9.0 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Console Configuration** | 8.6 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operating Systems** | 9.0 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Infrastructure

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Network Management** | 9.0 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines** | 8.9 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 9.1 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Maintenance** | 8.4 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 8.8 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Migration** | 8.5 (48 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Management** | 8.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 8.6 (49 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Database Management** | 8.5 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logging** | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Verizon Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenStack** | 8.7/10 | 7 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Verizon Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenStack** | 8.9/10 | 6 |

#### Infrastructure Provision

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Public Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Private Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Hybrid Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Bare Metal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **High-Performance Computing (HPC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 
| **Virtual Machines (VMs)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (6 reviews) | 
| **Edge Computing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Auto-Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud File Storage

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)** | N/A | N/A |
| **Verizon Cloud** | N/A | N/A |
| **OpenStack** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Organization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Support

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Service Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Transparency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Migration Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Intelligent Data Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) (1):** [Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-private-cloud-vpc)

**Unique to Verizon Cloud (1):** [Cloud File Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-file-storage)

**Unique to OpenStack (2):** [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) | Verizon Cloud | OpenStack | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 18.8% | 27.3% | 19.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.3% | 63.6% | 32.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 45.0% | 9.1% | 48.1% | 

### By Industry

#### Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.7%
- **Computer Software:** 13.4%
- **Financial Services:** 8.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.4%
- **Insurance:** 3.4%
- **Education Management:** 3.4%
- **Automotive:** 2.8%
- **Banking:** 2.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.8%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 42.5%

#### Verizon Cloud

- **Higher Education:** 18.2%
- **Retail:** 9.1%
- **Music:** 9.1%
- **Legislative Office:** 9.1%
- **Law Practice:** 9.1%
- **Insurance:** 9.1%
- **Food Production:** 9.1%
- **Construction:** 9.1%
- **Computer Software:** 9.1%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 9.1%

#### OpenStack

- **Information Technology and Services:** 34.6%
- **Computer Software:** 17.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 11.5%
- **Internet:** 9.6%
- **Research:** 7.7%
- **Retail:** 3.8%
- **Food & Beverages:** 3.8%
- **Renewables & Environment:** 1.9%
- **Furniture:** 1.9%
- **Computer Networking:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 5.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)

- [Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (76 reviews)
- [IBM Cloud Virtual Servers](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-cloud-virtual-servers/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (55 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Network](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-network/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (232 reviews)
- [Rackspace Managed Private Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/rackspace-managed-private-cloud/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Aptible](https://www.g2.com/products/aptible-1/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [IBM Cloud Pak for Data](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-cloud-pak-for-data/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [Alibaba Virtual Private Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/alibaba-virtual-private-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Networking](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-cloud-infrastructure-networking/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Alibaba Elastic Compute Service](https://www.g2.com/products/alibaba-elastic-compute-service/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (60 reviews)

### Alternatives to Verizon Cloud

- [SuiteDash](https://www.g2.com/products/suitedash/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (618 reviews)
- [Veeam Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/veeam-data-platform/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (721 reviews)
- [LucidLink](https://www.g2.com/products/lucidlink/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (645 reviews)
- [Assembly](https://www.g2.com/products/assemblysoftware/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (314 reviews)
- [Tresorit](https://www.g2.com/products/tresorit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (260 reviews)
- [Igloo](https://www.g2.com/products/igloo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (94 reviews)
- [Cyberduck](https://www.g2.com/products/cyberduck/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (87 reviews)
- [NetApp ONTAP Data Management Software](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-ontap-data-management-software/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (85 reviews)
- [Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-elastic-file-system-amazon-efs/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (71 reviews)
- [Nasuni](https://www.g2.com/products/nasuni/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)

### Alternatives to OpenStack

- [Apache CloudStack](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-cloudstack/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (27 reviews)
- [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (749 reviews)
- [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [Amazon EC2](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-ec2/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1195 reviews)
- [OpenNebula](https://www.g2.com/products/opennebula/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (10 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews)
- [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (654 reviews)
- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)

- Title: [What is Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-amazon-virtual-private-cloud-amazon-vpc-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC) is a crucial service in Amazon Web Services (AWS) that allows users to create a logically isolated section of the..."

### Verizon Cloud

No discussions available for this product.

### OpenStack

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-virtual-private-cloud-amazon-vpc-vs-verizon-cloud-vs-openstack)