G2

Bryan T.

Senior Web Administrator

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/21/2025

"Straightforward and Effective with Superb Documentation"

5/5

What do you like best about ClusterControl?

It really does what it's supposed to. The interface is very straightforward, and both the documentation and help resources are superb. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about ClusterControl?

The main drawback is straightforward: Several Nines charges based on the number of managed nodes. Everything counts as a node, except for a GarbD server and the cluster control web interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is ClusterControl solving and how is that benefiting you?

If I had attempted to build a Galera cluster manually, it likely would have taken me around six months just to get the system operational. After that, I would have needed another six months to research potential issues, learn how to identify them, and figure out how to resolve them.

Cluster Control significantly simplified the setup process. Rather than spending nearly a year on implementation, I was able to get the database cluster running in just over six months. While the web interface doesn't eliminate the need to understand the system's inner workings or how to respond to failures, it does make managing, troubleshooting, and expanding the cluster much more straightforward.

Finally, the pre-sales and post-sales assistance was significant in helping me avoid some pitfalls I was not personally aware of. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.