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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

byOracle
in
4.3
Market Presence: Strategic Cloud Platform Services, AI Application Development 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

PLATFORM ENGINEER
250M - 500M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“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.
Security Analyst
500M - 1B USD, Software
CRITICAL

“OCI Pricing Attracts but Service Maturity and Integration Options Remain Limited”

3.0
Feb 3, 2026
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offers competitive pricing and most of the features you would expect from a major cloud provider, but still lags behind the market in terms of maturity.

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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Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Likes & Dislikes

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.

Like

OCI is by far the most affordable option, and being a newer service doesn't have any problems due to legacy systems sticking around before cloud developed while still having all the services you would expect.

Like

Support for different types of databases makes the connection seamless. Oracle has been one of the biggest database platforms for quite a while now and the connection we currently have is truly efficient. The security pack is builtin the plan you take out which is a great way to impress a customer, we were impressed, I can confirm. What we also liked is that the choice of either fully cloud, dedicated regions or hybrid cloud, feels like a solution for every kind of business

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.

Dislike

Being a newer and smaller service, OCI doesn't have as many third party integrations, fewer regional options for resiliency and services might not be fully available in every region yet.

Dislike

New platform users might find it difficult to adopt quickly as the system itself is quite complicated so will require cloud infrastructure experts to introduce this into a new business. The ecosystem itself is a bit smaller compared to other rivals but still keeps this platform as abig player in the market

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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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11 Jun 2024558 Views1 Comment
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

(406 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
43%
4 Star
46%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
2%
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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  • 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.
  • Manager Of It Services
    10B+ USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Performance and Scalability Stand Out While Learning Curve Remains Noticeable

    4.0
    Feb 1, 2026
    Overall, as a user, my experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure has been positive : I find the platform to be performing well, with a dependable uptime, and it allows us to have an infrastructure sufficient enough to build and deploy AI solutions at scale. It feels like the right fit for our company, it suits our needs and priorities in terms of reliability and security.
  • ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Oracle Cloud Offers Strong Support and Clear Documentation with reliable services but Lacks Community Presence

    5.0
    Feb 16, 2026
    The suite of services Oracle cloud provides is top tier. I have worked as a Technical consultant for a reseller and studied the technology. I work as a developer utilizing some of the offerings. All I can say is that it is one of the best.
  • Systems Infrastructure Administrator
    50M-1B USD
    Manufacturing
    Review Source

    All-in-One Storage and Networking Solution Eases Overhead for Businesses

    4.0
    Feb 10, 2026
    Being in a remote location, our speeds are limited, however, we are still able to run our deployments through the cloud from OCI fine without any noticeable lag.
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