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Red Hat OpenShift

byIBM (Red Hat)
in
4.5
Market Presence: Application Platforms (Transitioning to Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms), Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure

Overview

Product Information on Red Hat OpenShift

Updated 13th October 2025

What is Red Hat OpenShift?

Red Hat OpenShift is a software platform that provides container orchestration, application deployment, and lifecycle management for cloud-native applications. The software is built on Kubernetes and offers features such as automated application scaling, integrated developer tools, and support for hybrid and multicloud environments. Red Hat OpenShift enables automated build and deployment workflows, centralized management of resources, application monitoring, and security controls. The software addresses business challenges associated with deploying, managing, and scaling applications in complex environments by streamlining the development process, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering collaboration between development and operations teams.

Red Hat OpenShift Pricing

Red Hat OpenShift software uses a subscription-based pricing model, which is structured by the number of nodes or cores deployed and the level of support required. The software offers different plans that may vary based on deployment option, resource usage, and support services, allowing organizations to select options based on their operational needs.

Overall experience with Red Hat OpenShift

Finance Manager
250M - 500M USD, Banking
FAVORABLE

“Prompt Support and Strong Knowledge Base Noted, Pricing Remains a Concern”

5.0
Dec 10, 2025
Redhat as a vendor, has been great to work with, done well and is quick to respond to calls and issues.
SENIOR MANAGER
<50M USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“OpenShift Offers Rich Features but Differs Significantly From Base Kubernetes”

2.0
Jul 7, 2025
OpenShift is a platform that is very far from base Kubernetes, which makes it much more difficult to use. However, it is still feature-rich and gets good support from RedHat.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

Red Hat specialises in offering enterprise open source solutions. The main business problem it addresses lies within the domain of Linux, hybrid cloud, edge, and Kubernetes technologies. It operates using a communal collaboration method which allows it to provide efficient technological solutions. Its dedicated professionals play an integral role in the idea generation process and problem-solving, resulting in significant advancements in the field.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1993
Head office location
Raleigh, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
http://www.redhat.com

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Key Insights

A Snapshot of What Matters - Based on Validated User Reviews

Reviewer Insights for: Red Hat OpenShift
Deciding Factors: Red Hat OpenShift Vs. Market Average
Performance of Red Hat OpenShift Across Market Features

Red Hat OpenShift Likes & Dislikes

Like

When we were looking for a container platform, we wanted an enterprise class solution that had the knowledge backing it and the testing for stability, OpenShift provided that.

Like

Integration in RedHat ecosystem

Like

the support, the continous evolution and the reliability

Dislike

A good product but cost is high.

Dislike

How far deviated from standard Kubernetes it is.

Dislike

It could have middleware capable of connecting faster.

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Peer Discussions

Red Hat OpenShift Reviews and Ratings

4.5

(98 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
46%
4 Star
46%
3 Star
5%
2 Star
3%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.1

Service & Support

4.1

Product Capabilities

4.4

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  • Finance Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Prompt Support and Strong Knowledge Base Noted, Pricing Remains a Concern

    5.0
    Dec 10, 2025
    Redhat as a vendor, has been great to work with, done well and is quick to respond to calls and issues.
  • Engineering Manager
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Product Enhances Operations and Reliability, Middleware Connectivity Draws Mixed Feedback

    5.0
    Oct 22, 2025
    The product was a Game Changer in our IT operations. It made it possible to accelerate our deployments.
  • Software Developer
    50M-1B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Developer Experience Enhanced While Security and Networking Configurations Pose Challenges

    5.0
    Jul 4, 2025
    It is like a game changer for containerized application deployment, simplifying DevOps activities. The platform's security features, built-in CI/CD capabilities, and developer-friendly tools have accelerated application deployment. The ability to handle complex multi-cloud deployments is valuable.
  • SENIOR MANAGER
    <50M USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    OpenShift Offers Rich Features but Differs Significantly From Base Kubernetes

    2.0
    Jul 7, 2025
    OpenShift is a platform that is very far from base Kubernetes, which makes it much more difficult to use. However, it is still feature-rich and gets good support from RedHat.
  • MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Retail
    Review Source

    Procurement Experience With RedHat Meets Technical Criteria and Cost Expectations

    5.0
    Jul 10, 2025
    The procurement process and experience with RedHat exceeds all the competitors.
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