Compare Platform9 vs. VNS3

Platform9 Private Cloud Director turns existing servers and storage into a fully featured private cloud. It provides a fast and efficient method for organizations to migrate away from VMware, with minimal disruption. Enterprise IT teams get a familiar virtualization management experience and a true drop-in replacement for VMware vSphere features, offering all critical enterprise features out of the box: Virtual Machine (VM) High Availability, live migration (vMotion equivalent), Dynamic Resource Rebalancing (VMware DRS equivalent), VM cloning, snapshots, templates, software-defined networking, and secure multi-tenancy. Unlike other solutions that may require proprietary hyperconverged infrastructure or re-platforming to Kubernetes, Private Cloud Director works with existing environments—including servers from Dell, HPE, Lenovo, and storage systems from NetApp, Tintri, Pure Storage, and more. Private Cloud Director can be deployed as a fully self-managed solution, a SaaS-managed service, or in air-gapped environments, giving IT teams complete control over their operating model. With Platform9’s free vJailbreak tool, enterprises can perform automated migrations of entire VMware vSphere clusters to Private Cloud Director—including complex VM configurations, multiple datastores, and advanced network policies—at a fraction of the time and cost of traditional approaches. Private Cloud Director supports both VMs and container workloads on a single unified platform, enabling a gradual transition to cloud-native architecture without disrupting current operations. Private Cloud Director can be deployed flexibly as a fully self-managed solution, a SaaS-managed service, or in air-gapped environments.

Introducing a versatile networking solution that offers connectivity, security, and flexibility at a significantly reduced price. You can easily launch a VNS3 image through various public cloud marketplaces, including AWS, Azure, and GCP. Additionally, we provide a straightforward process for private image sharing, and we are more than happy to share a private image with your account. Furthermore, we can supply a VDI/VDK file that you can seamlessly import into your preferred environment, whether it be VMWare or a secured cloud setting. Our dedicated support team at Cohesive Networks can deliver a license within minutes, ensuring a smooth experience. Upgrading the license for your VNS3 controller is a simple task that can be accomplished through the VNS3 console or the API. An optional feature, the VNS3 Overlay Network, enhances your setup by providing end-to-end encryption, improved performance in most cloud environments, and enhanced IP address mobility across various regions and cloud providers. This overlay network is built on top of the existing networking layers, allowing it to remain functional independently from the underlying hardware and software, although it remains reliant on those native networking layers. In summary, this solution not only streamlines your networking needs but also empowers you with unparalleled flexibility and security.