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# Apache jclouds Reviews
**Vendor:** The Apache Software Foundation  
**Category:** [Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-platform-as-a-service-paas)  
**Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 10
## About Apache jclouds
Apache jclouds is an open source multi-cloud toolkit for the Java platform designed to give users the freedom to create applications that are portable across clouds while giving them full control to use cloud-specific features.




## Apache jclouds Reviews
  ### 1. Jcloud experience

**Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in Computer Software | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 20, 2018

**What do you like best about Apache jclouds?**

Fairly simple interface and runtime portability. Also,  it tends to handle issues like transient failures and redirects that traditional network based computing introduces.

**What do you dislike about Apache jclouds?**

Of course, there is very limited documentation but also quite the ever present potential for jar hell.

**What problems is Apache jclouds solving and how is that benefiting you?**

Using across clouds to import applications with little distress. Overall usage and functionality are a huge benefits versus alternate methods.


## Apache jclouds Discussions
  - [What is Apache jclouds used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apache-jclouds-used-for)

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## Apache jclouds Features
**Development**
- Application Deployment
- Custom Development
- Development Environment
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- Testing
- Integrated Development Environment
- Collaboration Tools
- Social Media Integration
- Agile Methodologies
- Software Development

**Database**
- Database Management
- Analytics
- Auto Scaling
- Backup / Recovery
- Storage
- Project Management
- Email Management
- Design Management
- Lifecycle Management
- Deployment Management
- Workflow Management
- Application Management
- Purchase Order Management
- HR Management
- User Management

**Infrastructure**
- Networking
- Virtual Machines
- Security
- Activity Tracking

**Additional Functionality**
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Customizable Forms
- Monitoring
- Customizable Templates
- Cloud Computing
- Generative AI
- Version Control
- Customizable Reports
- Approval Process Control
- Real-Time Reporting
- Web Forms
- Inventory Tracking
- ERP integration
- CRM
- Customizable Fields
- Data Connectors
- Third-Party Integrations
- Active Directory Integration
- Graphical User Interface
- Real-Time Data
- For Developers
- Reporting & Statistics
- Single Sign On
- Mobile Access
- Accounting Integration
- Drag & Drop
- AI Copilot
- API
- Configurable Workflow
- Activity Dashboard
- Projections

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