Pricing

Skytap offers a consumption-based pricing model for running traditional IBM Power and x86 workloads. Key pricing details include USD 0.00013 per GB per hour for storage, USD 0.0363 per GB per hour for x86 RAM, and USD 0.0715 per GB per hour for Power RAM. Public IPs are priced at USD 5.00 per concurrent IP, with IBM Power workloads reaching up to USD 1,792.00 for specific configurations. Skytap enables businesses to migrate and run applications without needing to rewrite or replatform, supporting AIX, IBM i, Linux on IBM POWER, and x86 workloads. The platform also offers self-service resource provisioning, cloneable environments, third-party high-availability integration, and automation via RESTful APIs. Skytap's support options include various tiers, from standard to premium (Developer, Enterprise, Platinum), each offering different technical assistance and response times to meet diverse business needs.

Things To Consider

Disadvantages: Skytap is less suitable for modern applications, focusing more on legacy systems, which can limit its appeal for businesses looking to modernise their IT infrastructure.

Benefits

How It's Different: Skytap specialises in running traditional and IBM Power Systems workloads, offering a cloud environment that mimics on-premises setups. This is particularly beneficial for enterprises with legacy systems that need cloud migration without re-architecting.

Unique Feature: Skytap's ability to run legacy applications in a cloud environment without rearchitecting is a unique differentiator, providing a distinct approach compared to the tools and solutions offered by AWS, GCP, and Azure.

Getting Started: You must provide KYC and credit card details. A limited free trial is available, which is ideal for testing legacy system migration.