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We performed a comparison between IBM Cloud Private and IBM Public Cloud based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two PaaS Clouds solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Cloud Private vs. IBM Public Cloud Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped our banking operations. Not all services are microservices; some remain monolithic for simplicity. Containerization is pivotal, with OpenShift (based on Kubernetes and Docker) managing our microservices.""Excellent technical support.""The product's framework is good, it integrates well with API Connect, and the private cloud allows for use in any location.""We have control of the ESXi.""The most valuable attribute is the platform's ability to consistently deliver high reliability."

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"The most valuable feature of IBM Public Cloud is the AI integrations.""It is easy to deploy what you need for the initial setup""One of the features that I really like about IBM Cloud is the flexibility where you can order your own hardware.""The beauty of cloud service providers, especially public cloud service providers, is that they are scalable every time when you need them because their payment model is pay-as-you-go.""The availability is second to none. Customer support is very good.""An advantage of IBM Public Cloud is the bare metal server. We can take the bare metal server. It's not shared with anyone. We can deploy our applications without sharing them with anyone. That is an advantage of IBM Public Cloud.""There is no installation for this product because it is a cloud product.""What I like most in IBM Public Cloud is how easy it is to create serverless functions. They are called IBM functions, but in AWS, they are called Lambda functions. Those are pretty standard, and another thing I like the most is that you have fewer restrictions on the amount of data you can transfer across those functions. IBM Public Cloud is way more flexible than AWS. I also like that IBM Public Cloud is pretty straightforward to integrate. As long as you have all the tools IBM provides you, getting everything up and running is straightforward."

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Cons
"lacking in multi-cloud management.""Auto-scaling and managing pod scaling in the microservices architecture, a core feature of IBM Cloud Private, can pose challenges, especially when dealing with larger volumes of traffic.""I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for enhancement. Additionally, the DevOps layer could benefit from closer integrations, especially for using external applications like Jenkins.""The support and pricing need to improve.""One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect."

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"While they have about 99% of what we need, the only exception, perhaps, was the push notification feature that was discontinued. They delayed the replacement product.""There is not a lot of support for this solution, which is something that needs to be improved.""Maybe performance enhancers and reports could be better improved. If they do so, it would be better. Of all the drawbacks I saw, this would be the biggest enhancement.""It will be challenging to implement if you do not have any experience.""It could be more secure.""The initial setup and the pricing are areas that need improvement.""The product should offer more computing, similar to Amazon.""They could improve on customizing reporting capabilities."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay annual licensing fees."
  • "In general, the cost is on the higher side."
  • "The solution is expensive."
  • "I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
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  • "We are using the trial version of this solution, so we have not paid anything."
  • "The price of IBM Cloud is very cheap compared to competitors AWS and Azure."
  • "The licensing fees are straightforward and predictable."
  • "Pricing is not as fair as Amazon or Azure."
  • "In order to be competitive, you have to commit to a contract for at least one year, but you pay a fixed monthly fee."
  • "IBM Public Cloud is pretty cheap. They have an ongoing free tier that basically won't expire, so as long as your solution is small enough, you can have a test set that you can use for demos, which will cost you almost nothing."
  • "It pretty much has a standard price. There is no hidden price with IBM Public Cloud."
  • "IBM has a lesser price compared to other cloud service providers like Azure and AWS."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped our… more »
    Top Answer:I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for… more »
    Top Answer:IBM Public Cloud is IBM’s Platform-as-a-Service. It aims to provide organizations with a secure cloud environment to manage data and applications. One of the features we like is the cloud activity… more »
    Top Answer:The front end is not pervasive, so it is very difficult get the status of your current services or account from a mobile device. 
    Top Answer:The most valuable feature of IBM Public Cloud is the AI integrations.
    Ranking
    18th
    out of 37 in PaaS Clouds
    Views
    1,003
    Comparisons
    817
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    549
    Rating
    6.8
    9th
    out of 37 in PaaS Clouds
    Views
    9,496
    Comparisons
    6,819
    Reviews
    6
    Average Words per Review
    742
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
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    ICP
    IBM Bluemix
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    Overview

    IBM Cloud Private is a private cloud platform for developing and running workloads locally. It is an integrated environment that enables you to design, develop, deploy and manage on-premises, containerized cloud applications behind your firewall. It includes the container orchestrator Kubernetes, a private image repository, a management console and monitoring frameworks.

    IBM Cloud is a full-stack cloud platform that spans public, private and hybrid environments. Build with a robust suite of advanced data and AI tools, and draw on deep industry expertise to help you on your journey to the cloud.

    Sample Customers
    Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company
    Uvionics Tech, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Alpha Modus, Inventive, Web Business Consulting, FindBrok, SilverHook Powerboats, United Way of Allegheny County
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm25%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm16%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company8%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Program Development Consultancy13%
    Political Organization13%
    Computer Software Company13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company13%
    University12%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Educational Organization8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise76%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business63%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise25%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM Cloud Private vs. IBM Public Cloud
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Cloud Private vs. IBM Public Cloud and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    767,667 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    IBM Cloud Private is ranked 18th in PaaS Clouds with 5 reviews while IBM Public Cloud is ranked 9th in PaaS Clouds with 16 reviews. IBM Cloud Private is rated 6.8, while IBM Public Cloud is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of IBM Cloud Private writes "Reliable platform with significant challenges related to performance capabilities when subjected to high traffic loads". On the other hand, the top reviewer of IBM Public Cloud writes "Reliable, easy to set up, and has helpful support". IBM Cloud Private is most compared with OpenShift, Amazon AWS, Google App Engine and Pivotal Cloud Foundry, whereas IBM Public Cloud is most compared with Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), Google Cloud and Salesforce Platform. See our IBM Cloud Private vs. IBM Public Cloud report.

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