IBM Cloud Private vs Pantheon comparison

IBM and Pantheon are both solutions in the PaaS Clouds category. IBM is ranked #20 with an average rating of 6.3, while Pantheon is ranked #19 with an average rating of 7.5. IBM holds a 0.7% mindshare in PSP, compared to Pantheon’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 60% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Pantheon users who would recommend it.

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60% willing to recommend

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

Pantheon and IBM Cloud Private compete in the cloud service sector. Pantheon is perceived to have better support and pricing flexibility, whereas IBM Cloud Private is favored for its extensive feature set, making it a robust choice for enterprise solutions.

Features: Pantheon offers streamlined web hosting capabilities with a focus on website performance, automated workflows, and scalability. IBM Cloud Private provides a comprehensive private cloud platform, integrating with various cloud environments, supporting containerized applications, and offering advanced data analytics.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Pantheon boasts a quick and automated deployment process, tailored for ease of use. Its customer service is often cited as responsive and supportive for web development needs. IBM Cloud Private requires more complex configuration for deployment, providing technical, enterprise-focused support.

Pricing and ROI: Pantheon has a transparent pricing model and lower initial setup costs, appealing to smaller to medium-sized web-centric projects. IBM Cloud Private requires larger initial investments with long-term ROI potential, targeting large enterprises with its extensive capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Cloud Private

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

20th

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Pantheon

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

19th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Web Hosting Services (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of IBM Cloud Private is 0.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Pantheon is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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CristianIriazabal

Architect of solutions at Gire S.A.

A solution that ranks in the top five and integrates well with API Connect

One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect from Argentina to IBM's data centers in Washington and Dallas. It would be a benefit to have a data center in Latin America. The solution does not offer many routes over the cloud that are available with other solutions such as AWS which is a leader in the industry.

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Abhinand Gokhala K

Technical Lead at Bigone Technologies

The product is user-friendly and performs well, but it is very costly compared to other tools

We are a software development company. We recommend solutions to our clients, but they ask us to compare it with other solutions. Clients compare the monthly costs of Pantheon with other servers and ask us to create the same environment in dedicated servers. If Pantheon reduces its cost, we can confidently suggest it to clients. Overall, I rate the tool a seven out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped our banking operations. Not all services are microservices; some remain monolithic for simplicity. Containerization is pivotal, with OpenShift (based on Kubernetes and Docker) managing our microservices."

"The most valuable attribute is the platform's ability to consistently deliver high reliability."

"The product's framework is good, it integrates well with API Connect, and the private cloud allows for use in any location."

"Excellent technical support."

"We have control of the ESXi."

"Pantheon has the most valuable workflow model."

"The product allows users to create multiple development environments."

Cons

"lacking in multi-cloud management."

"One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect."

"The support and pricing need to improve."

"Auto-scaling and managing pod scaling in the microservices architecture, a core feature of IBM Cloud Private, can pose challenges, especially when dealing with larger volumes of traffic."

"I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for enhancement. Additionally, the DevOps layer could benefit from closer integrations, especially for using external applications like Jenkins."

"The Multidev environment is very costly compared to other tools like AWS and GCP."

"Pantheon has the most valuable workflow model."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We pay annual licensing fees."

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"In general, the cost is on the higher side."

"The solution is expensive."

"The platform has reasonable pricing compared to other systems."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Recruiting/Hr Firm

26%

Retailer

10%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Real Estate/Law Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

12%

Educational Organization

12%

Government

Financial Services Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Cloud Private?

Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped ou...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Cloud Private?

I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten.

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What needs improvement with IBM Cloud Private?

I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for enhance...

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What do you like most about Pantheon?

Pantheon has the most valuable workflow model.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pantheon?

The platform has reasonable pricing compared to other systems.

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What needs improvement with Pantheon?

Pantheon's design is not familiar to use. It could be more user-friendly.

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Overview

IBM Cloud Private is a private cloud platform for developing and running workloads locally. It is an integrated environment that enables you to design, develop, deploy and manage on-premises, containerized cloud applications behind your firewall. It includes the container orchestrator Kubernetes, a private image repository, a management console and monitoring frameworks.

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Pantheon is the world’s fastest hosting for Drupal and WordPress. It comes down to our super-efficient container-based platform. Multiple independent benchmarks have compared Pantheon with other providers, and we consistently come out on top.

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Sample Customers

Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company

Patch, Maine Today, Alley Interactice, Scranton Gillette, AdRoll, Cisco, nVidia, Boston Herald, Tableau, Dell, Kyriba, Huddle, IBM

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