Alibaba Cloud · Compute

Apsara Stack

Apsara Stack lets you run Alibaba Cloud’s compute services entirely within your own data center. It mirrors the public cloud’s infrastructure capabilities, delivering virtualization and management tools locally rather than through remote servers. This setup provides the operational control of private hardware while maintaining compatibility with Alibaba’s broader ecosystem, effectively extending their cloud architecture behind your firewall.

This approach suits enterprises needing strict data sovereignty or low-latency processing without relying on external networks. The main catch is the complete absence of a free tier, meaning every resource consumes budget immediately. Since billing follows a pay-as-you-go model, costs accrue from the first minute of deployment, requiring careful capacity planning to avoid unnecessary expenditure on unused on-premises resources.

• Free tier No
• Pricing Pay as you go
• Regions 8 · 4 continents
• SLA uptime 99.99%
• Compliance 10 certifications
• Provider health A