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Ceph — Distributed storage (Open Source)

Ceph is an open-source Distributed storage solution from IBM/Red Hat. Compare it against 1 other Distributed storage tool on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is Ceph?

Ceph is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under Distributed storage and published by IBM/Red Hat. Buyers typically evaluate Ceph when they need a dependable Distributed storage option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

Ceph alternatives

If Ceph isn't the right fit, compare these Distributed storage alternatives side by side:

GlusterFS

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceph free?
Yes. Ceph is open source and free to use, with no purchase cost for the core product.
What are the best Ceph alternatives?
Popular Distributed storage alternatives to Ceph include GlusterFS. See the full list of Distributed storage on FreeSoftwareX.
What type of software is Ceph?
Ceph is an open-source Distributed storage tool developed by IBM/Red Hat.

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