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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

IT SERVICES ASSOCIATE
<50M USD, Energy and Utilities
FAVORABLE

“A quick and easy solution using containers”

5.0
Nov 13, 2025
If you want to switch to new technologies, Kubernetes in Redhat OpenShift is a very good option with support and many possibilities.
Automated Translation from German
Program Manager
500M - 1B USD, Energy and Utilities
CRITICAL

“OpenShift is a complex platform, suitable for selected use cases”

3.0
Mar 9, 2022
OpenShift is one of the products that are most suitable for on-premise deployment. The deployment and support of the platform require intensive learning and large effort.

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Red Hat OpenShift

byIBM (Red Hat)
in
4.7
Market Presence: Application Platforms (Transitioning to Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms), Distributed Hybrid Infrastructure

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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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

The strengths are: 1- a stable environment, 2- fast implementation and deployment, 3- easy scaling and high availability.

Automated Translation from German
Like

It provides different deployment models to meet the need of hybrid cloud, in-country and on-premise infrastructure.

Like

the support, the continous evolution and the reliability

Dislike

Sometimes it is very difficult to find detailed documentation.

Automated Translation from German
Dislike

The OpenShift platform is complex to deploy and operate. The learning curve is steep and requires a lot of low-level development. The infrastructure cost of deployment is high.

Dislike

It could have middleware capable of connecting faster.

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Red Hat OpenShift Reviews and Ratings

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  • IT SERVICES ASSOCIATE
    <50M USD
    Energy and Utilities
    Review Source

    A quick and easy solution using containers

    5.0
    Nov 13, 2025
    If you want to switch to new technologies, Kubernetes in Redhat OpenShift is a very good option with support and many possibilities.
    Automated Translation from German
  • 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.
  • VP, Operations
    <50M USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Scalability and Support Highlight Positive User Feedback

    5.0
    May 13, 2024
    Super good collaboration and support has been provided by the team
  • Techno Functional Lead
    10B+ USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Scalable containerized platform with extensive features

    4.0
    May 17, 2023
    Robust and scalable platform for managing containerized applications throughout their life cycle, with plenty of developer friendly tools.
  • Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Excellent platform, but prepare for reading a lot of documentation.

    5.0
    Jan 17, 2023
    OpenShift is helping us in a way to stay competitive, have easy administration of projects, quickly develop needed plaforms. All that in a relatively simple way.
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Showing data for 79 ratings and reviews for Application Platforms (Transitioning to Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms) market. View all 111 ratings and reviews across markets for a complete picture.

4.7

(79 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
44%
4 Star
47%
3 Star
6%
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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