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Cloud IaaS Infrastructure Software

Cloud IaaS services let you rent computing resources, including virtual machines, Kubernetes and object storage. The right fit depends on the services you need and how they are priced.

Compare free plans, starting prices, regions, infrastructure as code and supported platforms on the board. Marks indicate public API access, open-source code and free tiers to try.

  • 24 platforms
  • 4 with a public API on this page
  • 9 with a free tier
  • Checked 28 Sept 2026
  1. 1
    TC
    Tencent Cloud Text to Speechtencentcloud.com

    Text-to-speech service with an API, voice cloning, and MP3, WAV, and PCM exports.

    7.6 APIOpenFree Free tier
  2. 2
    AC
    Apache CloudStackcloudstack.apache.org

    Free, open-source software to build public, private or hybrid clouds from virtual machines.

    7.4 APIOpenFree Free tier
  3. 3
    IA
    IBM Aspera on Cloudibm.com

    Cloud file transfer service includes an API, download tracking and custom branding.

    7.0 APIOpenFree From $22.10/mo
  4. 4
    AW
    Amazon Web Services (AWS)aws.amazon.com

    Cloud services for healthcare include encryption, access controls and HIPAA-eligible services.

    6.7 APIOpenFree Free tier
  5. 5
    GS
    Google Slidesworkspace.google.com

    Create presentations in a browser or on Android and iOS, with free and paid plans.

    6.6 APIOpenFree Free tier · from $7/mo
  6. 6
    VI
    Virtuozzo Infrastructurevirtuozzo.com

    IaaS platform for compute, networking, and storage, including virtual machines and Kubernetes.

    6.1 APIOpenFree Free tier
  7. 7
    LP
    Leaseweb Public Cloudleaseweb.com

    Leaseweb Public Cloud provides cloud compute instances for workloads including web and application hosting, databases, development and testing, eCommerce…

    5.9 APIOpenFree —
  8. 8
    O
    OpenNebulaopennebula.io

    Cloud infrastructure software is available as a free plan and supports self-hosting.

    5.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
  9. 9
    OB
    OpenStack Barbicandocs.openstack.org

    Open-source key management service stores and manages secrets through an API.

    5.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  10. 10
    B
    Brightboxbrightbox.com

    Brightbox provides UK based cloud infrastructure including virtual servers, databases, storage, and load balancing.

    5.7 APIOpenFree £0.05 usage-based
  11. 11
    AC
    Aruba Cloudarubacloud.com

    Public, private and hybrid cloud services include VPS plans and configurable virtual data centers.

    5.5 APIOpenFree From €1.99/mo
  12. 12
    KM
    Kamatera Managed Cloudkamatera.com

    Managed cloud support covers monitoring, backups, networking and server administration.

    5.4 APIOpenFree From $50/mo
  13. 13
    HW
    Hetzner Web Hostinghetzner.com

    Web hosting supports websites, email, online shops and business applications.

    5.0 APIOpenFree —
  14. 14
    ES
    Exoscale SOSexoscale.com

    Object storage for files and backups connects through an S3-compatible API and tools.

    4.9 APIOpenFree —
  15. 15
    SK
    Scaleway Kapsulescaleway.com

    Managed service for running Kubernetes clusters with autoscaling and rolling updates; free plan.

    4.9 APIOpenFree Free tier
  16. 16
    CB
    CoreWeave Bare Metal Serverscoreweave.com

    CoreWeave runs Kubernetes directly on bare metal servers, combining cloud-like provisioning with dedicated hardware.

    4.8 APIOpenFree —
  17. 17
    HC
    4.8 APIOpenFree Free tier
  18. 18
    OP
    4.3 APIOpenFree —
  19. 19
    HG
    HPE GreenLakehpe.com

    Co-managed infrastructure supports Kubernetes, bare metal and multi-cloud deployments.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  20. 20
    VC
    VMware Cloud Foundation Operationsvmware.com

    Self-hosted software that manages vSphere, Kubernetes, and Ubuntu OS image environments.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  21. 21
    DD
    DigitalOcean Dropletsdigitalocean.com

    Cloud virtual machines start at $4 per month and include autoscaling and load balancing.

    4.1 APIOpenFree —
  22. 22
    AC
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
  23. 23
    AC
    4.0 APIOpenFree —
  24. 24
    MA
    Microsoft Azure Communication Services Call Automationlearn.microsoft.com

    Automates inbound and outbound calls, with phone number support and call recording.

    3.8 APIOpenFree —

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How to choose

Which cloud services does it need?

Identify the workload's required infrastructure first, whether that means virtual machines, managed Kubernetes, object storage or infrastructure as code.

Compare those fields on the board so the service mix matches your planned setup.

Which platforms does it need to run on?

Check whether the provider offers access through the web, Linux, an API, Windows, self-hosting or iOS.

Choose the access method that fits the devices and systems your team already uses.

What will the cloud IaaS service cost?

Paid starting prices vary by provider. For example, DigitalOcean Droplets start at $4 per month, Aruba Cloud at €1.99 per month and Brightbox at £5 per month.

Some listings show pricing on request, and free plans are distinct from free trials. Check both before committing.

Which regions are available?

Compare the regions listed for each provider before choosing a deployment location.

Regional coverage can affect where you place workloads and data, so match the provider's locations to your requirements.

Do you need open-source code or infrastructure as code?

To inspect or modify software, look at its open-source mark and license details.

For repeatable deployments, compare the infrastructure-as-code field shown on the board.

Questions

What does cloud IaaS software offer?

It gives users rented infrastructure, including virtual machines, managed Kubernetes and object storage.

Which cloud IaaS tools have a free plan?

The board marks tools with a free plan separately from tools that offer a free trial. Check those labels before choosing.

How much does cloud IaaS cost?

Starting prices differ. DigitalOcean Droplets start at $4 per month, Aruba Cloud at €1.99 per month and Brightbox at £5 per month.

Can I use a cloud IaaS provider through an API?

Check the API mark on the board and the provider's published access details.

Which platforms are listed for cloud IaaS tools?

The board lists web, Linux, API, Windows, self-hosted and iOS platforms.

Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure