# Best Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software - Page 2

  *By [Rachana Hasyagar](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/rachana-hasyagar)*

   Virtual private cloud (VPC) services utilize shared computing resources to create a virtualized private cloud within a larger public cloud network. Companies use these services to abstract networks from public cloud environments without purchasing or managing their own private cloud infrastructure. VPCs are highly elastic and typically charge by the hour, providing companies with greater control over their spending and resource allocation. The isolated environment created through VPC configuration also gives companies increased security capabilities and authentication control. VPC services differ from true private cloud services because they exist in an isolated, virtual state within the public cloud. [Virtual private servers](https://www.g2.com/categories/virtual-private-servers-vps) differ from these as well; VPSes segment physical servers to create smaller, virtualized servers. VPC solutions, on the other hand, pool resources to power and manage large numbers of virtual machines.

To qualify for inclusion in the Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) category, a product must:

- Configure public cloud resources to isolate a private network
- Abstract the private cloud through private IP addressing, subnets, or virtual networks
- Allow administrators remote access to computing resources




  
## How Many Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 43

### Category Stats (May 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.28/5
- **New Reviews This Quarter**: 9
- **Buyer Segments**: Mid-Market 36% │ Enterprise 36% │ Small-Business 27%

*Last updated: May 27, 2026*

  
## How Does G2 Rank Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software Products?

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## Which Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (Amazon VPC)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-virtual-private-cloud-amazon-vpc/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [Amazon VPC Lattice](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-vpc-lattice/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Aptible](https://www.g2.com/products/aptible-1/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Nerdio Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/nerdio-manager/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [Google Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)](https://www.g2.com/products/google-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews)

  
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  ## What Are the Top-Rated Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software Products in 2026?
### 1. [IBM Cloud Object Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-cloud-object-storage/reviews)
  Implement data storage that is scalable, flexible and simple —using the same platform across your enterprise – on premises, in the cloud or both. Flexibility Gain unmatched flexibility by choosing deployment options that meet your needs –dedicated and private cloud or public and shared cloud, implemented within a region or across multiple regions. Scalable Achieve massive scalability for any volume of data, any business need with IBM Cloud data centers worldwide. Simple Enhance efficiency and reduce costs by using an intuitive, single pane of glass for storage management.


  **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 27
**How Do G2 Users Rate IBM Cloud Object Storage?**

- **Network Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Storage Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Virtual Machines:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind IBM Cloud Object Storage?**

- **Seller:** [IBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ibm)
- **Year Founded:** 1911
- **HQ Location:** Armonk, New York, United States
- **Twitter:** @IBMSecurity (74,796 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/ (324,553 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** SWX:IBM

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 39% Small-Business, 32% Mid-Market


### 2. [IBM Cloud Virtual Servers](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-cloud-virtual-servers/reviews)
  IBM Cloud virtual server environments deliver cloud-native solutions that work across public, private and hybrid deployments. Boasting cost-savings, control, and visibility that is needed with a variety of flexible provisioning and pricing options, including single and multi-tenant environments, hourly and monthly pricing, reserved capacity terms and spot billing. Its elastic infrastructure, globally distributed data centers and premium services aim to bring data to life no matter where it resides.


  **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 46
**How Do G2 Users Rate IBM Cloud Virtual Servers?**

- **Network Management:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Storage Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Virtual Machines:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind IBM Cloud Virtual Servers?**

- **Seller:** [IBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ibm)
- **Year Founded:** 1911
- **HQ Location:** Armonk, New York, United States
- **Twitter:** @IBMSecurity (74,796 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/ (324,553 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** SWX:IBM

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software
  - **Company Size:** 47% Enterprise, 29% Small-Business


### 3. [Abiquo](https://www.g2.com/products/abiquo/reviews)
  Abiquo provides a Cloud Management Platform that enables organizations to leverage existing virtualization technologies and public cloud to deliver on the promises of cloud computing with improved agility, simplicity, elasticity, efficiency and self-service provisioning. Abiquo delivers the industry’s leading cloud orchestration software for service provider clouds; Our cloud management platform allows customers to quickly build and monetize cloud services, whilst managing hybrid, private or public cloud infrastructure from one intuitive portal. Abiquo serves the complex needs of enterprises and service providers as they advance their virtualization implementations into cloud services, adding value through greater efficiency, visibility, simplicity and control. Many leading managed service providers have created cloud services based on Abiquo's software, differentiating their services with integrations to network, storage and backup solutions. On our youtube channel you will find detailed videos on how Abiquo works. Here some examples: How to optimize your IT delivery process with Abiquo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dBVXjjMZrA Rapid Deploy with Abiquo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-O6s30c3CU&list=PLuOwNrysnpaDsQGwHAS18kSNww3y\_0Id7 Abiquo Basics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdZRn4Fi7AM&list=PLuOwNrysnpaCOViTFy94ytMEgRiHd\_0aS Keep track of all the product updates on our social media (https://twitter.com/abiquo) and our website https://www.abiquo.com/


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5

**Who Is the Company Behind Abiquo?**

- **Seller:** [Abiquo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/abiquo)
- **Year Founded:** 2006
- **HQ Location:** London, GB
- **Twitter:** @abiquo (2,200 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/abiquo/ (11 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 80% Small-Business, 20% Mid-Market


### 4. [HPE OneSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-onesphere/reviews)
  An as-a-service hybrid cloud management solution that simplifies and streamlines operations to enable velocity and cost efficiency.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate HPE OneSphere?**

- **Network Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Storage Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Virtual Machines:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind HPE OneSphere?**

- **Seller:** [HP Development Company](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hp-development-company)
- **Year Founded:** 1939
- **HQ Location:** Palo Alto, CA
- **Twitter:** @HPE (92,274 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1025/ (85,438 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** NYSE: HPQ

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 50% Enterprise


### 5. [Private Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/skysilk-private-cloud/reviews)
  SkySilk enterprise-level private cloud for executive clients tailored for immediate scaling and high performance. Cloud computing services are customized and quickly set, we offer a full stack of Private Cloud, Managed Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud, object storage solutions that can be custom-tailored to your specific needs.


  **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate Private Cloud?**

- **Network Management:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Storage Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Virtual Machines:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Private Cloud?**

- **Seller:** [SkySilk](https://www.g2.com/sellers/skysilk)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/6470946 (2 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 6. [Scaleway](https://www.g2.com/products/scaleway/reviews)
  The cloud of choice. Build, deploy and scale applications on Europe's most complete cloud ecosystem. From Serverless architecture to Elastic Metal and everything in between.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 20
**How Do G2 Users Rate Scaleway?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Scaleway?**

- **Seller:** [Scaleway](https://www.g2.com/sellers/scaleway)
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** Paris, Paris
- **Twitter:** @Scaleway (31,750 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/scaleway/ (631 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 85% Small-Business, 10% Enterprise


#### What Are Scaleway's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Affordable (1 reviews)
- Cost Efficiency (1 reviews)
- Custom Dashboards (1 reviews)
- Performance (1 reviews)
- Product Quality (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Billing Issues (2 reviews)
- Payment Issues (2 reviews)
- Caching Issues (1 reviews)
- Hidden Costs (1 reviews)
- High Pricing (1 reviews)

### 7. [Alibaba Cloud Enterprise Network](https://www.g2.com/products/alibaba-cloud-enterprise-network/reviews)
  Cloud Enterprise Network provides a hybrid and distributed global network ideal for enterprise users with high demand on network coverage. With its stable transmission and next-generation network environment, the network provides high transmission speed and low latency for end-users


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind Alibaba Cloud Enterprise Network?**

- **Seller:** [Alibaba](https://www.g2.com/sellers/alibaba)
- **HQ Location:** Hangzhou
- **Twitter:** @alibaba_cloud (1,189,841 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1218665/ (4,817 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Ownership:** BABA
- **Total Revenue (USD mm):** $509,711

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise


### 8. [handVIRTUAL](https://www.g2.com/products/handvirtual/reviews)
  Alhambra-Eidos has an extensive trajectory in ITC. Our experience allows us to offer the best quality in global projects and managed or cloud services. We define ourselves as a ITC service provider that integrates.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind handVIRTUAL?**

- **Seller:** [Alhambra-Eidos](https://www.g2.com/sellers/alhambra-eidos)
- **Year Founded:** 1989
- **HQ Location:** Wolfeboro, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/imecom-group-inc- (7 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise


### 9. [Hivelocity](https://www.g2.com/products/hivelocity/reviews)
  With over 21 years in business, Hivelocity is a privately held company that delivers bare metal, enterprise cloud, virtual servers, and colocation solutions. With 50+ international locations across 6 continents, Hivelocity has the most locations in the industry. Since 2002, we have built our foundation around a world-class network, 24/7 U.S.-based customer service, and enterprise-grade security.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 38
**How Do G2 Users Rate Hivelocity?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Hivelocity?**

- **Seller:** [Hivelocity](https://www.g2.com/sellers/hivelocity)
- **Year Founded:** 2002
- **HQ Location:** Tampa, US
- **Twitter:** @HIVELOCITY (8,969 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/hivelocity-hosting/ (131 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services
  - **Company Size:** 74% Small-Business


#### What Are Hivelocity's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Customer Support (3 reviews)
- Affordable (2 reviews)
- Cost Effectiveness (2 reviews)
- Helpful (2 reviews)
- 24/7 Support (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Poor Customer Support (2 reviews)
- Slow Response (1 reviews)
- Technical Difficulties (1 reviews)
- Technical Issues (1 reviews)

### 10. [IONOS Cloud Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/ionos-cloud-compute-engine/reviews)
  The flexible infrastructure as a service solution for your future-proof cloud computing applications. Enterprise Cloud is your perfect choice—with transparent prices, maximum data privacy in certified data centers, an unbeatable backbone connection, simple use thanks to the Data Center Designer and the Cloud REST API, and reliable live vertical scaling.


  **Average Rating:** 3.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 2
**How Do G2 Users Rate IONOS Cloud Compute Engine?**

- **Storage Management:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Virtual Machines:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind IONOS Cloud Compute Engine?**

- **Seller:** [IONOS by 1&1](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ionos-by-1-1)
- **Year Founded:** 1988
- **HQ Location:** Montabaur, Rheinland-Pfalz
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/10298/ (2,792 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business


### 11. [Mammoth Media](https://www.g2.com/products/mammoth-media/reviews)
  Mammoth Media is an Australian company specializing in cloud-based Virtual Private Server (VPS hosting solutions. With over a decade of experience, Mammoth Media offers a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of businesses, from small blogs to large e-commerce platforms. Their cloud servers are designed for optimal performance, scalability, and security, ensuring that clients receive reliable and efficient hosting solutions. Key Features and Functionality: - Virtual Private Cloud (VPC: Provides a secure, isolated network environment for enhanced data protection. - 100% SSD Storage: Ensures high-speed data access and improved server performance. - Full-Disk Backup: Automated backups safeguard data against potential loss. - External Firewall: Adds an extra layer of security to protect servers from unauthorized access. - Integrated Resource Graphs: Simplifies server management by offering visual insights into resource usage. - Performance Alerts: Notifies users when servers require additional resources, allowing for proactive management. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Mammoth Media addresses the critical need for reliable and scalable cloud hosting solutions in Australia. By offering feature-rich VPS hosting plans, they empower businesses to maintain a robust online presence without the complexities of managing physical servers. Their services cater to a wide range of applications, ensuring that clients can scale their resources as needed, maintain data security, and achieve optimal website performance.


  **Average Rating:** 5.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate Mammoth Media?**

- **Network Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Storage Management:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Virtual Machines:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind Mammoth Media?**

- **Seller:** [Mammoth Media](https://www.g2.com/sellers/mammoth-media)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/mammoth-cloud (3 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


### 12. [ScaleMatrix](https://www.g2.com/products/scalematrix/reviews)
  ScaleMatrix offers proprietary, custom built, cloud-enabled data centers.


  **Average Rating:** 3.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1

**Who Is the Company Behind ScaleMatrix?**

- **Seller:** [Scalematrix](https://www.g2.com/sellers/scalematrix)
- **Year Founded:** 2011
- **HQ Location:** San Diego, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/scalematrix (46 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Small-Business


### 13. [CloudEdge](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudedge-2024-11-05/reviews)
  CloudEdge is a powerful cloud computing service offering flexible public and private cloud options, advanced security, and high-performance storage. It provides seamless integration with enterprise applications and ensures scalability, reliability, and continuous data protection.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 1
**How Do G2 Users Rate CloudEdge?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind CloudEdge?**

- **Seller:** [WorldPosta](https://www.g2.com/sellers/worldposta)
- **Year Founded:** 2012
- **HQ Location:** Torronto, CA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/worldposta/ (26 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


### 14. [F5 Clouds Managed Private Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/f5-clouds-managed-private-cloud/reviews)
  F5 Clouds Powered by VMware,Purestorage,Intel Platinum processor,supports any operating system that will run on the F5 clouds platform as long as it is compatible with standard Intel/AMD architecture. Customers can use their images, and import from any public cloud provider and VMware images.



**Who Is the Company Behind F5 Clouds Managed Private Cloud?**

- **Seller:** [F5 Clouds](https://www.g2.com/sellers/f5-clouds)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)



### 15. [HorizonIQ Private Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/horizoniq-private-cloud/reviews)
  Flexibility, security, scalability—all the benefits of the cloud—custom-fit to your applications. With HorizonIQ's Private Cloud solution, it’s easier than ever to set up and deploy the right, best-in-class solution for your applications and your business.



**Who Is the Company Behind HorizonIQ Private Cloud?**

- **Seller:** [HorizonIQ](https://www.g2.com/sellers/horizoniq)
- **Year Founded:** 1996
- **HQ Location:** Norcross, GA
- **Twitter:** @PoweredbyHIQ (4,298 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/inap/ (617 employees on LinkedIn®)
- **Phone:** 1-877-843-7627



### 16. [LightEdge Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)](https://www.g2.com/products/lightedge-virtual-private-cloud-vpc/reviews)
  Highly elastic and built for the most sensitive data workloads, LightEdge Virtual Private Cloud provides you with peace of mind, flexibility, and portability—without commercial licensing fees.



**Who Is the Company Behind LightEdge Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)?**

- **Seller:** [LightEdge Solutions](https://www.g2.com/sellers/lightedge-solutions)
- **Year Founded:** 1996
- **HQ Location:** Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/lightedge-solutions/ (336 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Mid-Market


### 17. [SimplerCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/simplercloud/reviews)
  SimplerCloud offers hosting solutions and managed and dedicated servers.



**Who Is the Company Behind SimplerCloud?**

- **Seller:** [Simplercloud](https://www.g2.com/sellers/simplercloud)
- **HQ Location:** N/A
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®)



### 18. [TierPoint DRaaS](https://www.g2.com/products/tierpoint-draas/reviews)
  Disruptions come in many forms. At TierPoint, we understand businesses must be ready to handle those disruptions and ensure business continuity. TierPoint offers solutions that minimize data loss and downtime, house infrastructure in diverse geographies across the U.S., ensure solutions meet low RPO and RTO requirements, and create a strategy around resilience to combat vulnerable workloads and ransomware attacks. We do this with a combination of Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), Data Center, and cloud services. DRaaS Solutions: \*DRaaS powered by Zerto \*DRaaS powered by Nutanix Leap \*DRaaS powered by vCloud Director Availability \*DRaaS powered by RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 5
**How Do G2 Users Rate TierPoint DRaaS?**

- **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.7/10)

**Who Is the Company Behind TierPoint DRaaS?**

- **Seller:** [TierPoint](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tierpoint)
- **Year Founded:** 2010
- **HQ Location:** St. Louis, MO
- **Twitter:** @tierpoint (2,731 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/104445 (901 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
  - **Company Size:** 60% Small-Business, 20% Enterprise



    ## What Is Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software?
  [IT Infrastructure Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure)
  ## What Software Categories Are Similar to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software?
    - [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas)

  
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## How Do You Choose the Right Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software?

### What You Should Know About Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software

### What is Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software?

A virtual private cloud (VPC) is a public cloud environment that a host isolates as part of its resources for a specific user. Since a VPC is part of a public cloud, it shares the same cloud infrastructure as the public cloud, but only the user can access it. This feature makes VPC a safer option than the public cloud. A VPC can connect the private or hybrid cloud resources to the internet via a virtual private network (VPN) and encrypted channels through gateways and routers. 

Because of the resource isolation, a VPC has a higher level of security and customization capabilities than a public cloud. Users can create custom VPN connections, virtual LAN (VLAN), access control lists (ACL), routing rules, subnets, private IP addresses, and more. Companies that require the data compliance feature of the private cloud can benefit from the scalability, affordability, and flexibility of the public cloud with VPC. Companies can also set VPN connections to enable hybrid and multicloud environments.

**What Does VPC Stand For?**

VPC stands for virtual private cloud. The term refers to a remote host server virtualization that is isolated from the public cloud. Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google coined the term a decade ago when they first offered this service.

### What are the Common Features of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software?

The following are some core features within VPC that can help users to deploy, manage, and optimize VPC environments:

**Custom virtual machine** : In cloud computing, a virtual machine (VM) is a virtualized computer in a cloud server. VPC allows users to create virtual machines to meet specific needs and optimize performance. Users can usually specify CPU, GPU, and geographical zones. VM also supports different operating systems such as Linux and Windows.

**Central management** : VPCs’ internet management API tools will provision networks, balance loads, and manage traffic. Some vendors also offer storage management tools to handle data storage, database configuration, integration, and scaling. This allows the user to have a central management tool to manage their cloud networks. 

**Security** : With encrypt data and VPN connection, VPC firewalls can deny unauthorized access such as stolen credentials and malware. The host also provides maintenance to existing virtual machines to improve functionality and security. Therefore, VPC is a very safe and secure hosting method. 

**Scalability** : VPC computing power can grow to accommodate demand without reducing functionality. Capability upgrade doesn’t require server downtime or significant infrastructure investment.

### What are the Benefits of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software?

**Scalable resource** : VPC is flexible because it retains public cloud computing's scalability and elasticity. Users can allocate additional public cloud resources to their VPC at any time. Some vendors also allow companies to autoscale the computing power they need based on real-time demand. By comparison, a private cloud is not as flexible as a VPC due to its on-premises physical limitations.

**Flexible configuration** : Since the users have a greater level of control in a VPC than in a public cloud, they can configure network access control lists, IP addresses, API tools, etc. This flexibility provides enhanced user management and customized interaction between on-premises hardware and the cloud.

**High availability** : Because a VPC runs on the public cloud, it shares the same uptime as the public cloud. Many host providers have multiple data centers so that if one data center goes down, another will serve as a disaster recovery server. These data centers are also spread across the globe so customers can access VPC anywhere without bandwidth delay. 

**Saving cost** : For a private cloud to be as scalable and reliable as a public cloud, companies not only need to invest in multiple data centers and backup servers but also hire new staff to maintain them. With a VPC, companies only need to pay an hourly rate, per gigabyte used, or both. This saves a significant amount of capital expenditure and maintenance fees. 

**Unique security offering** : VPC has a unique security offering compared to public and private cloud. A VPC isolates itself from a public cloud for one specific user, whereas a public cloud allows multiple user access. With endpoint isolation, a VPC platform is inherently safer than a public cloud platform. Since a private cloud is completely isolated from its public cloud, a private cloud can be safer than VPC. However, the added safety comes with higher maintenance costs because private cloud users need to maintain their own security updates. 

### Who Uses Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software?

Generally, only cloud developers and architects understand how to properly set up VPC. They enable other teams to build and use the software on top of the VPC environment.

### What are the Alternatives to Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software?

Alternatives to VPC can replace this type of software, either partially or completely:

**Virtual private server (VPS) hosting providers:** VPS offers access to computer servers with rentable virtual machines that act as if they were each a unique server in and of itself. If elasticity, scalability, global connectivity are not top priorities, then the business should consider VPS. Companies prefer VPS for web hosting and remote access applications. 

**Infrastructure as a service (IaaS):** IaaS describes the various ways in which third-party vendors provide cloud-driven, cloud-hosted infrastructure to businesses. The general offering of IaaS is a default public cloud that shares the same infrastructure. It could be a cheaper alternative if the business doesn't need an additional level of security.

**Managed hosting services:** Since server maintenance requires a significant amount of time and IT resources, companies can purchase rental servers that are managed by cloud service providers. While it is less scalable, managed hosting services can meet data compliance standards that the public cloud providers can’t.

### Challenges with Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software

**Integration** : Setting up VPC requires the advanced network architecture to set up network access control lists (NACL), subnets, and security groups. Users need to be familiar with their cloud architecture before they add the VPC layer. 

**Security** : VPC represents a shift of security responsibility from the vendor to the user. Users should understand their security technology and encryption needs to meet the compliance requirements. Companies with high compliance requirements, inexperienced security teams, or little experience managing complex computing environments need to grow their cloud talents before jeopardizing their data and reputation. 

### How to Buy Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software

#### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software

If a company is just starting to purchase the first VPC solution, or maybe an organization needs to upgrade their cloud system--wherever a business is in its buying process, g2.com can help select the best VPC solution for the business.

To purchase a VPC solution, the buyer should review the business case. Does the company need VPC in the first place? A VPC solution mainly provides customizable security and VPN connection to local hardware. Users must check the compliance requirements and list them out. If the company has determined that the VPC security isn’t enough or is not needed, then it should consider buying private cloud, public cloud, or managed services providers. Also if the users have legacy hardware, then they also need to consider how to set up VPN connections to legacy hardware. The organization needs to have human resources who understand VPC architecture and legacy hardware. Therefore, the buyer should outline technical requirements, budgetary considerations, staffing limitations, and required integrations.

#### Compare Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software Products

**Create a long list**

Once the requirements are outlined, buyers should rank the tools by priority and identify the ones with as many of the features that fit the budget window. It is recommended to restrict the list to products with desired features, pricing, data center locations, and deployment methods to identify a dozen or so options. For example, if the business needs a VPC that has data centers across the globe, then over half of the vendors will be eliminated. 

**Create a short list**

Once the long list is limited to affordable products with the desired features, it’s time to search for third-party validation. At this point, for each tool, the buyer must analyze end-user reviews and analyst reports. G2 reports and product comparison analysis are good tools to use in this case. Combining these specified factors should help rank options and eliminate poorly performing products. 

**Conduct demos**

With the list narrowed down to three to five possible products, businesses can reach out to vendors and schedule demos. This will help to get first-hand experience with the product, ask targeted questions, and gauge the vendors’ quality of service.

#### Selection of Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software

**Choose a selection team**

To choose a selection team, decision makers need to involve subject matter experts from all teams in the company that will use the system. When purchasing VPC software, this selection team primarily involves IT managers, developers, and security staff. Any manager or department-level leader should also include individuals managing any solution the legacy hardware will be integrating with.

**Negotiation**

Depending on the maturity of the business, the seniority of the negotiation team when buying VPC solutions may vary. It is advisable to include relevant directors or managers in the security and IT departments as well as from any other cross-functional departments that may be impacted.

**Final decision**

If the company has a chief technology officer (CTO), that individual will likely make the decision. If not, companies must trust their security professionals’ ability to use and understand the product. 

### What Does Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Software Cost?

VPC essentially is an added cost on top of the public cloud. So the users only pay for usage instead of infrastructure. Additional costs may include internet gateway and VPN connection. VPC services are usually charged by hours and data used. The price can vary based on server capacity and server locations. If the buyer already has a public cloud vendor, then it is best to check their price first and use it as a reference.

Companies should also consider hiring cloud architects who are familiar with the vendor’s VPC products. A VPC architecture design can be very complex depending on the buyer’s legacy system configuration and the required security level. While a cloud architect is expensive ranging from $100,000 to $200,000 a year, the security risk might cost more in the future.

#### Return on Investment (ROI)

The public cloud versus VPC solution dichotomy will be the most important factor to be considered for ROI. VPC will likely have a slower ROI because it builds on top of the public costs. Public cloud solutions will be less expensive but have a lower level of security.