Logo of AppScale

AppScale

Website LinkedIn Twitter

Last updated on

Company health

Employee growth
No change in the last year
Web traffic
49% increase in the last quarter
Financing
October 2014 - $3M

Ratings

G2
4.4/5
(11)

AppScale description

AppScale helps you build and run applications that work just like those built with Amazon Web Services (AWS), but with more flexibility. This means your applications can be hosted on your own systems or on other cloud providers, avoiding being tied to just one vendor. AppScale aims to make this process easier and more cost-effective compared to managing your own complex cloud infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with AWS tools and services.

Who is AppScale best for

AppScale is a cloud platform designed to help businesses build and run applications compatible with Amazon Web Services (AWS). It offers flexibility in hosting, allowing you to avoid vendor lock-in by using your own systems or other cloud providers. AppScale simplifies the process of managing complex cloud infrastructure while maintaining compatibility with AWS tools and services, ultimately aiming for greater cost-effectiveness.

  • Ideal for enterprise businesses.

  • Suitable for businesses of all sizes.

AppScale features

Type in the name of the feature or in your own words tell us what you need
Supported

AppScale supports core AWS APIs, enabling workload portability and cost savings.
Supported

AppScale integrates with AWS cloud platform, enabling hybrid cloud deployments and use of AWS APIs and tools.
Supported

AppScale supports on-premise integration, including legacy systems.
Supported

AppScale supports hybrid cloud deployments between on-premises infrastructure and AWS, offering flexibility.

AppScale pricing

The commentary is based on 1 reviews from AppScale G2 reviews.

While AppScale offers valuable performance insights, some users have expressed concerns about the potential for increased costs when utilizing its advanced features, sometimes exceeding budget limitations. Consider carefully which features you need to balance cost and benefit.

See the AppScale pricing page.

AppScale alternatives

  • Logo of Azure App Service
    Azure App Service
    Better for software and IT companies, but less suitable for education and professional services. More integrations with Microsoft products. Higher ratings and growing faster. Pricing is considered more complex.
    Read more
  • Logo of NX1
    NX1
    Better suited for smaller companies. Has slower momentum and declining employee growth. Higher rated AppScale alternative.
    Read more
  • Logo of Microsoft Azure
    Microsoft Azure
    Better fit for larger enterprises. Wider range of services and integrations beyond AWS. More mature platform with established customer base.
    Read more
  • Logo of Amazon Linux 2
    Amazon Linux 2
    Better for companies of any size running applications on AWS. Free to use with no licensing fees. Easy to deploy and integrate with other AWS services. Optimized for AWS, leading to enhanced performance on EC2 instances. Regular security updates ensure a secure environment.
    Read more
  • Logo of AWS Cloud
    AWS Cloud
    Better fit for enterprise and IT companies. More widely used and recognized AWS Cloud alternative. Has significantly more momentum. Offers more extensive features like autoscaling and AI/ML tools. Provides better customer support. However, users find pricing to be less favorable.
    Read more
  • Logo of Zenlayer edge cloud
    Zenlayer edge cloud
    Better for companies with a presence in growing markets, especially in Asia, South America, and Africa. It has more momentum and offers bare metal, virtual machines, and direct cloud connections.
    Read more

AppScale FAQ

  • What is AppScale and what does AppScale do?

    AppScale enables building and running applications compatible with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on various platforms, including your own infrastructure or other cloud providers. It offers flexibility and cost savings compared to managing complex cloud setups while maintaining AWS compatibility.

  • How does AppScale integrate with other tools?

    AppScale integrates with AWS, enabling hybrid cloud deployments and leveraging AWS APIs and tools. It also supports on-premise integration, including legacy systems, offering flexibility for diverse infrastructure needs.

  • What the main competitors of AppScale?

    AppScale's main competitors include Azure App Service, NX1, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Linux 2, AWS Cloud, and Zenlayer edge cloud. These alternatives offer similar cloud-based solutions for building, deploying, and managing applications with varying focuses on ease of use, specific geographic regions, and hybrid cloud capabilities.

  • Is AppScale legit?

    Yes, AppScale is a legitimate platform for building and running AWS-compatible applications. It offers flexibility for on-premise or multi-cloud hosting and aims for cost-effectiveness. G2 gives AppScale a 4.4/5 rating, further suggesting its legitimacy and reliability for AWS cloud integration.

  • How much does AppScale cost?

    AppScale pricing is not publicly available. Contact AppScale directly to determine whether its product and pricing is worth it for your needs.

  • Is AppScale customer service good?

    There is no information available about AppScale's customer service.

Reviewed by

MK
Michal Kaczor
CEO at Gralio

Michal has worked at startups for many years and writes about topics relating to software selection and IT management. As a former consultant for Bain, a business advisory company, he also knows how to understand needs of any business and find solutions to its problems.

TT
Tymon Terlikiewicz
CTO at Gralio

Tymon is a seasoned CTO who loves finding the perfect tools for any task. He recently headed up the tech department at Batmaid, a well-known Swiss company, where he managed about 60 software purchases, including CX, HR, Payroll, Marketing automation and various developer tools.