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Scalr offers three solutions:

Hosted Scalr

Introduction

Hosted Scalr is the SaaS version of Scalr. It is ideal for companies that want to start using Scalr immediately, without having to worry about installation and updates. In addition, support is included in all our plans. Monthly plans starts at $99/month and increase depending on the number of servers managed. More information are available on our pricing page.

Get started

To start using Hosted Scalr, you just need to create an account on our website and add the credentials of your public or private cloud infrastructure. All new accounts include a 30-day free trial to test all Scalr's features. Have a look at the documentation to learn how to get started.

Overview

AdvantagesDrawbacks
  • Support included: Support is included in all our plans. You can fill an unlimited number of tickets on our support platform. Our Monopoly and IPO plans include premium support as well, a service to answer all your questions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Though premium support is only available to our highest plans, all plans are eligible to an emergency support option.
  • Automated updates: That's the main advantages of any SaaS, you don't have to worry about updates. Our engineers keeps improving Scalr software and you don't have to do anything.
  • Most up-to-date version: whereas new features are pushed in the Open-Source Scalr on a 45-day cycle release, new features are added to Hosted Scalr on a daily basis. It means you will always use the most up-to-date and stable version of Scalr.
  • No installation required: you just need to provide your credentials to start using Scalr.
  • High availability: Hosted Scalr service is distributed across multiple datacenters for high availability.
  • Limited deployment: the hosted version of Scalr does not allow you to deploy Scalr on your own infrastructure.
  • Source code: you cannot modify the source code of the software if you have specific requirements or internal compliance policy.

Open-Source Scalr

Introduction

We want to make Scalr a low-risk, no brainer choice for managing your cloud infrastructure. That's why every 45 days, we release publicly the source code of Hosted Scalr and make it available for download on our website. This source code is what we call Open-Source Scalr. Released under the Apache 2 license, you have the freedom to deploy Open-Source Scalr wherever you want. Please note that support is not included and you will have to install Open-Source Scalr yourself.

Get started

To start using Open-Source Scalr, you need to download first the source code and then install it following our tutorial.

Overview

AdvantagesDrawbacks
  • Freedom of deployment: you can deploy Open-Source Scalr whenever and wherever you want. Not happy with the code? You can change it yourself and customize it to fit your needs. Specific compliance issues? You can tweak the code to meet your requirements.
  • Free: a big advantage, isn't it? If your boss is not willing to give you some extra budget to pay for Hosted Scalr, Open-Source Scalr is 100% free.
  • Support NOT included: our engineering team does not provide any form of support to Open-Source Scalr's users. You can still ask questions on the Google Groups community and read our documentation.
  • Self-installation: you will have to install Open-Source Scalr yourself following the documentation. It may be fairly easy for some users but quite difficult for others.
  • Approximate 45-day cycle release: new features are included in Open-Source Scalr on a roughly 45-day cycle basis, whereas Hosted Scalr's users can immediately take advantage of them.

Enterprise Scalr

Introduction

Enterprise Scalr is designed for companies which want the freedom of Open-Source Scalr along with the security and expertise of our support team. More precisely, Enterprise Scalr will use the same source code as Open-Source Scalr but our engineering team will help you installing it on your own data-centers, along with providing support on a contract basis.

In a nutshell, Enterprise Scalr = Open-Source Scalr + Support. Enterprise Scalr includes two types of contract:

  • A service contract (mandatory): We perform updates and maintenance of Enterprise Scalr software on the infrastructure for every new version (based on a 45 day cycle release).
  • A support contract (optional): We provide a Service Level Agrement for bug fixes. It covers Scalr-managed instances, and Enterprise Scalr software. The pricing of this contract is dependent on the number of servers and the the level of support.

Get started

Contact our Enterprise team to learn more about our Enterprise edition.

Overview

AdvantagesDrawbacks
  • Freedom of deployment: you can deploy Enterprise Scalr whenever and wherever you want. Not happy with the code? You can change it yourself and customize it to fit your needs. Specific compliance issues? You can tweak the code to meet your requirements.
  • Installation: our engineering team will help you install Scalr on your instances.
  • Updates: our support team will install new udpates of Scalr on your instances for every new release of the source-code.
  • Support: Support is included in all our Enterprise plans.
  • 45-day cycle release: new features are included in Enterprise-Source Scalr on a 45-day cycle release, whereas Hosted Scalr users can immediately take advantage of them.

Comparison

ProductGet StartedTypeInstallation and updatesVersionSupportPricingMin # of servers
Hosted ScalrCreate an accountSoftware as a ServiceNo installation requiredMost up-to-dateIncludedStarting at $99/month1
Open-Source ScalrDownload & install the code

Apache 2 license

Self-installedApproximate 45-day cycle releaseNo supportFree1
Enterprise ScalrContact usApache 2 licensePerformed by our teamApproximate 45-day cycle releaseOptional support contractOn quote30
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  1. Apr 25, 2012

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    We should include a blurb on target audience for each.