Link copied to clipboard # Apache Karaf vs IBM Storage Ceph Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/apache-karaf/ibm-storage-ceph/export.csv) Apache KarafIBM Storage Ceph[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Apache Karaf** [ 4.2/5(24) ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-karaf/reviews#reviews) **IBM Storage Ceph** [ 4.1/5(22) ](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-storage-ceph/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Apache Karaf** No pricing available **IBM Storage Ceph** No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Apache Karaf** Not enough reviews yet **IBM Storage Ceph** 2 months Based on 10 responses Return on Investment **Apache Karaf** Not enough reviews yet **IBM Storage Ceph** Not enough reviews yet Perceived Cost **Apache Karaf** Not enough reviews yet **IBM Storage Ceph** $$$$$ Average Discount **Apache Karaf** Not enough reviews yet **IBM Storage Ceph** Not enough reviews yet Pros & Cons **Apache Karaf** Not enough data **IBM Storage Ceph** Not enough data Ratings Meets Requirements **Apache Karaf** 8.9 8.914 **IBM Storage Ceph** 8.8 8.817 Ease of Use **Apache Karaf** 7.6 7.614 **IBM Storage Ceph** 8.0 8.017 Ease of Setup **Apache Karaf** 8.9 8.96 **IBM Storage Ceph** 7.1 7.112 Ease of Admin **Apache Karaf** 8.6 8.66 **IBM Storage Ceph** 7.3 7.311 Quality of Support **Apache Karaf** 7.4 7.412 **IBM Storage Ceph** 8.3 8.314 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Apache Karaf** 9.3 9.35 **IBM Storage Ceph** 8.0 8.09 Product Direction (% positive) **Apache Karaf** 7.3 7.313 **IBM Storage Ceph** 10.0 10.016 User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Apache Karaf](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b350900e1c1cde239f398145fc13d8f3/apache-karaf.jpg "Apache Karaf")](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-karaf/reviews) Apache Karaf Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 33.3% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 33.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 33.3% [![IBM Storage Ceph](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0957250e66d0bd9ef389ec04088ec094/ibm-storage-ceph.png "IBM Storage Ceph")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-storage-ceph/reviews) IBM Storage Ceph Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 28.6% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 38.1% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 33.3% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 33.3% 28.6% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 33.3% 38.1% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 33.3% 33.3% Reviewers' Industry [![Apache Karaf](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b350900e1c1cde239f398145fc13d8f3/apache-karaf.jpg "Apache Karaf")](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-karaf/reviews) Apache Karaf Information Technology and Services 16.7% Computer Software 16.7% Telecommunications 12.5% Banking 12.5% Sporting Goods 4.2% Other 37.5% [![IBM Storage Ceph](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0957250e66d0bd9ef389ec04088ec094/ibm-storage-ceph.png "IBM Storage Ceph")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-storage-ceph/reviews) IBM Storage Ceph Information Technology and Services 33.3% Telecommunications 19.0% Computer Software 9.5% Computer & Network Security 9.5% Retail 4.8% Other 23.8% Alternatives **Apache Karaf Alternatives** ![GlusterFS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c3f0c0f938fcd46a7205781b012386b3/glusterfs.png "GlusterFS") [ GlusterFS ](/products/glusterfs/reviews) ![Red Hat Runtimes](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0957250e66d0bd9ef389ec04088ec094/red-hat-openshift-application-runtimes.png "Red Hat Runtimes") [ Red Hat Runtimes ](/products/red-hat-runtimes/reviews) ![Diego](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1508860479/diego.png "Diego") [ Diego ](/products/diego/reviews) ![OpenEBS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_635a978ebf337dde2c5919d6a1d40e9f/openebs.png "OpenEBS") [ OpenEBS ](/products/openebs/reviews) **IBM Storage Ceph Alternatives** ![GlusterFS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_c3f0c0f938fcd46a7205781b012386b3/glusterfs.png "GlusterFS") [ GlusterFS ](/products/glusterfs/reviews) ![Red Hat Runtimes](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0957250e66d0bd9ef389ec04088ec094/red-hat-openshift-application-runtimes.png "Red Hat Runtimes") [ Red Hat Runtimes ](/products/red-hat-runtimes/reviews) ![Quobyte](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d204dd83e1e36d46d196aa43f4f71e6f/quobyte.svg "Quobyte") [ Quobyte ](/products/quobyte/reviews) ![Apache ServiceMix](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b350900e1c1cde239f398145fc13d8f3/apache-servicemix.jpg "Apache ServiceMix") [ Apache ServiceMix ](/products/apache-servicemix/reviews) ## Apache Karaf vs IBM Storage Ceph When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found IBM Storage Ceph easier to use. However, Apache Karaf is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Apache Karaf overall. - Reviewers felt that Apache Karaf meets the needs of their business better than IBM Storage Ceph. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that IBM Storage Ceph is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of IBM Storage Ceph over Apache Karaf.