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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. Open source but less frequent updates

**Rating:** 3.0/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Lengdon B. | Tech Lead, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** January 19, 2024

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

First of all it is open source so there is lot of support for users available online. Second is that I do not need to write individual functionality for different clouds, the product provides a common interface

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

When a cloud provider changes its api or gives an update, it takes some time for jcloud to cope up.

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

it greately reduces the time and energy of integrating multiple cloud services. I can have a similar interface for most of the clouds out in the market

  ### 2. Cloud code library

**Rating:** 2.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Isaac R. | Web application management, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** September 03, 2021

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

Well-known programming model maps, well-known high-performance cloud libraries. Vendor tests before launching the application, each vendor performs independent testing.

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

High performance test from local server and connect with non-compiled code applications, error when generating.

**Recommendations to others considering Apache jclouds:**

Connect with an external cloud service.

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

Compatible application jclouds online, test known providers and perform contingency tests before uploading.


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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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