Google Anthos vs Red Hat OpenShift comparison

Google and Red Hat are both solutions in the Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms category. Google is ranked #11, while Red Hat is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.6. Google holds a 2.4% mindshare in HCCP, compared to Red Hat’s 2.4% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Red Hat users who would recommend it.

Google Anthos

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50% willing to recommend

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96% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Google Anthos

Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms

11th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Red Hat OpenShift

Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms

6th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

PaaS Clouds (3rd), Server Virtualization Software (9th), Container Management (11th), Agile and DevOps Services (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms category, the mindshare of Google Anthos is 2.4%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Red Hat OpenShift is 2.4%. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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AlbertoPascoe

Independent consultant at Freelance

Quick time to market; great return on investment

Now everything is always changing and getting more performance and getting better and I think that, this is my sense of the answer, I mean, everything is working well, comparing with other products. I don't remember any kind of set down of course or something like that I can mention. That's my understanding, yeah. The Google Anthos business model could improve. As I understand, Google Anthos is not an internal part of the ecosystem. In fact, the Google sales effort and technical team are separated. In other words, the DCP was not voluntarily talking to the GCP. For example, if you need to talk to someone inside GCP about the connection or the integration with Anthos, the person who can help you is not in GCP. You would need to speak with someone inside Google. From the client perspective, this is not good. Overall, the management of the solution could be improved. The initial Google Anthos setup could be improved.

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Mikhael Ibrahim

Platform Engineer & Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Seamlessly monitor microservices with streamlined DevOps capabilities

Most benefit from it, however, I work with Kubernetes, and installing Vanilla Kubernetes is easy. That said, it introduces many tools that need to be set up individually. OpenShift comes ready out of the box, with all tools installed and configured. Red Hat certifies and confirms that all the components are compatible with each other. OpenShift's superior dashboard is a notable strength, especially when compared to Kubernetes. The integrated DevOps capabilities, such as pipelines and the container registry, are extremely beneficial. Additionally, its capability to monitor microservices and containers with integrated tools like Prometheus is a major advantage. The horizontal pod scaling exceeds the scalability features I found in Kubernetes.

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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

"The Google Anthos feature I find the most valuable is the easy of use. In Google Anthos, you don't need to move along too many screens and so on. The interface is really helpful and understanding of the tool comes easily."

"This solution is providing a platform with OOTB features that are difficult to build from scratch."

"The solution is easy to scale."

"OpenShift's superior dashboard is a notable strength, especially when compared to Kubernetes."

"The virtualization of my APIs means I no longer have to pay VMware large amounts of money to only run in-house solutions."

"The solution provides a lot of flexibility to the application team for running their applications in the container platform, without needing to monitor the entire infrastructure all the time. It automatically scales and automatically self-heals. There is also a mechanism to alert the team in case it is over-committing or overutilizing the application."

"The security is good."

"The solution offers ease with which we can define how to run applications and configure them. It's much more convenient than creating a virtual machine and configuring application servers, making the process faster and simpler."

"OpenShift offers more stability than Kubernetes."

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Cons

"The initial Google Anthos setup is not easy. Nothing is truly easy in the Google Anthos world."

"Needs work on volume handling (although this is already better with GlusterFS). Security (SSSD) would also be an improvement."

"I want easier node management and more user-friendly scripts for installing master and worker nodes."

"This solution could be improved by offering best practices on standardization and additional guidance on how to use this solution."

"One area for improvement is the documentation. They need to make it a little bit more user-friendly. Also, if you compare certain features and the installation process with Rancher, Rancher is simpler."

"While Red Hat OpenShift is stable, monitoring and reporting capabilities need improvement. Integration with tools like Grafana and Prometheus is necessary for capturing logs, and manually managing these aspects is time-consuming."

"Documentation and technical support could be improved. The product is good, but when we raise a case with support—say we are having an image issue—the support is not really up to the mark. It is difficult to get support... When we raise a case, their support people will hesitate to get on a call or a screen-sharing session. That is a major drawback when it comes to OpenShift."

"It could use auto-scaling based on criteria such as transaction volume, queue backlog, etc. Currently, it is limited to CPU and memory."

"The metrics in OpenShift can use improvement."

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"Depending on the extent of the product use, licenses are available for a range of time periods, and are renewable at the end of the period."

"The product's support is expensive. I would rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."

"The licensing cost for OpenShift is expensive when compared to other products. RedHat also charges you additional costs apart from the standard licensing fees."

"We use the license-free version of Red Hat Openshift but we pay for the support."

"The pricing for OpenShift includes support and licensing, which costs approximately $400."

"Pricing of OpenShift depends on the number of nodes and who is hosting it."

"The product has reasonable pricing."

"The solution is cost-effective."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

16%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

31%

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OpenShift facilitates DevOps practices and improves CI/CD workflows in terms of stability compared to Jenkins.

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Overview

Anthos lets you build and manage modern hybrid applications on existing on-premises investments or in the public cloud. Built on open source technologies pioneered by Google - including Kubernetes, Istio, and Knative - Anthos enables consistency between on-premises and cloud environments. Anthos helps accelerate application development and strategically enable your business with transformational technologies like service mesh, containers, and microservices.

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Red Hat OpenShift offers a robust, scalable platform with strong security and automation, suitable for container orchestration, application deployment, and microservices architecture.

Designed to modernize applications by transitioning from legacy systems to cloud-native environments, Red Hat OpenShift provides powerful CI/CD integration and Kubernetes compatibility. Its security features, multi-cloud support, and source-to-image functionality enhance deployment flexibility. While the GUI offers user-friendly navigation, users benefit from its cloud-agnostic nature and efficient lifecycle management. However, improvements are needed in documentation, configuration complexity, and integration with third-party platforms. Pricing and high resource demands can also be challenging for wider adoption.

What are the key features of Red Hat OpenShift?

Security: Comprehensive security features ensure safe deployments and operations.
Scalability: Auto-scaling and monitoring capabilities cater to high-demand environments.
CI/CD Integration: Seamless integration for efficient continuous deployment processes.
Cloud Compatibility: Supports multi-cloud and on-premise solutions with ease.
GUI: Simplifies platform management and enhances usability.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Improved Efficiency: Streamlined operations reduce time and resource investments.
Enhanced Flexibility: Adapt quickly to changing demands and environments.
Quick Deployment: Fast application deployment supports agile project timelines.
Robust Support: Access to dependable customer support services.

Red Hat OpenShift is strategically implemented for diverse industries focusing on container orchestration and application modernization. Organizations leverage it for migrating applications to cloud-native environments and managing CI/CD pipelines. Its functionality facilitates efficient resource management and microservices architecture adoption, supporting enterprise-level DevOps practices. Users employ it across cloud and on-premises platforms to drive performance improvements.

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