Metal³ vs OpenStack Ironic
Metal³
metal3.ioOpenStack Ironic
docs.openstack.orgSide by side
| Figure | Metal³ | OpenStack Ironic |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 0 | 1 |
| Spec score · Bare Metal as a Service (BMaaS) Software | 7.6 (#6) | 7.3 (#9) |
| Spec score · OS Deployment Software | 7.3 (#18) | 7.3 (#19) |
| Purpose | Metal³ is an open-source project that provides tools for managing bare-metal infrastructure using Kubernetes. | Ironic provisions bare-metal machines and can run independently or as part of an OpenStack cloud. |
| Support and community | The project guide lists Kubernetes Slack, a mailing list, and a weekly community call as ways to connect with the community. | The documentation links to support resources, bug reporting and triaging, and the Bare Metal community for engagement. |
Plans
In their own words
OpenStack Ironic
OpenStack Ironic has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.