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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

byOracle
in
4.3
Market Presence: Strategic Cloud Platform Services, Decision Intelligence Platforms

Overview

Product Information on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is a software platform that delivers compute, storage, networking, and database capabilities through a cloud environment. The software supports enterprise workloads by providing scalable and secure resources that can be configured to meet various business requirements. It offers features such as virtual machines, bare metal servers, managed Kubernetes, block and object storage, as well as automation tools for deployment and management. The software also provides monitoring, identity management, and integrated security to address data protection and compliance needs. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is used to support application development, data analytics, and migration of on-premises workloads to the cloud while optimizing performance and cost efficiency.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Pricing

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure software uses a pay-as-you-go pricing model that charges based on actual usage of compute, storage, and network resources. Additional options include subscriptions for reserved capacity or committed usage discounts. The pricing structure allows users to select and scale services according to specific cloud resource needs without long-term contracts.

Overall experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Designer
<50M USD, Software
FAVORABLE

“A high-performance, secure, and cost-effective enterprise cloud that quietly outperforms expectations”

5.0
May 5, 2026
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has consistently exceeded our expectations across performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership. The platform's bare-metal compute, autonomous database services, and predictable networking pricing have allowed us to migrate mission-critical workloads with confidence. The Gen 2 architecture delivers strong isolation and security, while the integrated identity and observability services have significantly simplified our operations. Support has been responsive and technically deep, and the rate of innovation across AI, data, and developer services has made OCI a strategic platform for our enterprise.
Data Engineer
<50M USD, Software
CRITICAL

“The console is intuitive and offers good value, however, specialized support is limited and there are difficulties with support for market platforms that generally support AWS, Azure, and GCP.”

3.0
May 25, 2026
The product is good, but there are many problems with Oracle's specialized support. When the configurations are simple, use flows smoothly; however, when something more advanced is needed, requiring more technical knowledge of the product, the support staff are not always prepared, giving the impression that many do not know their own product.
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 6th March 2025

Oracle is a cloud technology company that offers computing infrastructure and software solutions globally. This organization has developed an autonomous database, the first of its kind, to help manage and secure data. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure presents functionalities to facilitate the transition of workloads from on-site systems to the cloud, and vice versa, as well as between different clouds. Oracle's cloud software applications provide modern tools designed to support sustainable growth and resilience in businesses. Tools developed by Oracle are used by a wide range of users including nonprofit organizations and businesses of various sizes, to aid in operations like supply chain streamlining, human resource management, financial planning and connecting data and global users. Apart from business solutions, Oracle's technology also aids in tasks ranging from government defense to scientific and medical research.

Company Details

Updated 13th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1977
Head office location
Redwood Shores, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.oracle.com

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Peer Discussions

What Your Peers Are Saying About Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

IT Manager
Has any large eRP migrated to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and had unexpected infrastructure cost because the Cloud Broker does not perform those functions?
IT Manager
Could you please provide some more details in your question? Who is the Cloud Broker and what type of functions are not performed? OCI is one of the cheaper IaaS providers, offers great performance and services, and have a transparent pricing model.
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CISO
Is anyone familiar with a company that offers security services around Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)? The majority of the companies I've met offer their services but don't have the exact expertise. They are claiming they can copy their other cloud provider's services to offer the same with Oracle - We're looking for something different, with more hands-on skills and approach.
CISO
Palo Alto is one example: https://www.oracle.com/cloud/partners/palo-alto-networks/.  Is that what you are looking for?
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24 Jan 20242.6k Views1 Comment

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(477 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
42%
4 Star
48%
3 Star
8%
2 Star
1%
1 Star
1%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.3

Service & Support

4.3

Product Capabilities

4.4

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  • Designer
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    A high-performance, secure, and cost-effective enterprise cloud that quietly outperforms expectations

    5.0
    May 5, 2026
    Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has consistently exceeded our expectations across performance, reliability, and total cost of ownership. The platform's bare-metal compute, autonomous database services, and predictable networking pricing have allowed us to migrate mission-critical workloads with confidence. The Gen 2 architecture delivers strong isolation and security, while the integrated identity and observability services have significantly simplified our operations. Support has been responsive and technically deep, and the rate of innovation across AI, data, and developer services has made OCI a strategic platform for our enterprise.
  • PLATFORM ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Strong performance and predictable costs, but with a steep learning curve and less mature AI-focused tooling

    4.0
    Dec 23, 2025
    Overall, my experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has been very solid. It’s been reliable in day-to-day use, performance has been consistently good, and the pricing model made sense for the workloads we were running. Once everything was set up properly, it felt stable and predictable, which is something I value a lot in a cloud platform. That said, there is a learning curve, especially around networking and IAM, and the console isn’t always as intuitive as some competitors. Documentation is generally good, but you sometimes need to dig to find exactly what you need. Because of that, I’d stop just short of calling it truly exceptional, but it’s definitely an outstanding platform overall.
  • Manager
    1B-10B USD
    Miscellaneous
    Review Source

    High Performance and Security Features Enhance Oracle Cloud Data Management Solutions

    4.0
    Feb 3, 2026
    Oracle seems to offer one of the best cloud management services in the current market, the variety of services that span across this platform make the cloud data availability, management, migration and connection across platforms truly seamless. It is extremely beneficial in moving/storing cloud data that comes from various sources, even the oldest code can be migrated to a new environment with the help of OCI. It truly offers high high performance - the data retrieval takes nanoseconds, it gives you the option to have either Exadata or Autonomous DB, it also offers a rather good price compared to its competitors in the market. We are using Cloud but they also offer dedicated regions and cloud solutions which is a big plus. The security package that comes included in your plan is a great addition to the package offered.
  • Engineer
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Reliable and Scalable Cloud Platform with Strong Performance and Useful Features

    4.0
    May 11, 2026
    My overall experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has been good. It provides reliable performance, stable services, and the tools needed to manage daily work efficiently. I specially liked how easy it is to handle compute, storage, and networking resources once you get familiar with the platform. The dashboard can feel a bit confusing in the beginning, but with regular use it becomes much smoother. Overall, it has been a dependable platform that helps improve productivity and supports business needs well.
  • Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    Strong enterprise performance and pricing, but setup challenges remain

    4.0
    May 27, 2026
    Outstanding price-to-performance, but requires navigation and IAM learning curve
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User Sentiment About Oracle Cloud Infrastructure
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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Likes & Dislikes

Like

1) Outstanding price-performance bare-metal compute, NVMe storage, and free egress within tenancy deliver enterprise workloads at a meaningfully lower TCO than competing hyperscalers. 2) Autonomous Database (ATP/ADW) self-patching, self-tuning, and self-securing capabilities have reduced our DBA overhead dramatically while improving uptime. 3) Robust security model strong tenancy isolation, off-box virtualization, and integrated IAM with compartments make governance straightforward. 4) Predictable, transparent pricing with consistent global rates and a generous free tier. 5) Excellent enterprise support and architects who understand complex hybrid scenarios, including Exadata Cloud@Customer and multi-cloud (Interconnect with Azure).

Like

The console's simplicity and good cost-benefit ratio are key advantages. It also offers good support for native Oracle products, making it easier for those using Oracle products and needing to migrate to the cloud.

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Like

What I like most about Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is the performance you get for the price. The compute and network performance have been consistently strong, especially for workloads that are sensitive to latency or throughput, and it never felt like we were being nickel-and-dimed for basic features. The pricing is more predictable compared to some other clouds, which made cost planning a lot easier. I also appreciate how solid the core infrastructure feels once its running. We had very few stability issues, and things like block storage and networking just worked without much ongoing maintenance. It feels very much built for serious, production workloads rather than just quick experiments or demos.

Dislike

Even as a strong advocate, a few areas could be improved: 1) The third-party ecosystem and marketplace, while expanding rapidly, is still smaller than the largest hyperscalers, so certain niche ISV integrations require more discovery work. 2) The OCI Console UX has improved significantly but can still feel dense for new users navigating compartments, policies, and IAM domains for the first time. 3) Documentation depth varies across newer services flagship services are excellent, but some emerging GenAI/data services would benefit from more end-to-end reference architectures and worked examples.

Dislike

The customer service is poorly prepared, and there's a lack of support for some market platforms like MongoDB, Snowflake, Databricks, and Clickhouse. Many platforms don't support Oracle Cloud.

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Dislike

The biggest downside for me has been the learning curve, especially around networking and IAM. Some concepts are more rigid or structured differently compared to other clouds, and that can slow you down in the beginning if youre coming from AWS or Azure. Simple things sometimes take longer than expected until you fully understand how Oracle expects them to be set up. The console can also feel a bit cluttered and inconsistent. Certain settings are buried deeper than they should be, and switching between regions or services isnt always as smooth as Id like. Support is generally helpful, but response times can vary depending on the issue and support tier, which can be frustrating when youre dealing with something time-sensitive.