How to Choose Between Public and Private Cloud

The public-versus-private cloud decision is rarely purely technical, it is a mix of cost, control, and compliance. The right answer depends on constraints that are often unique to your organization.

Public cloud offers scale and speed at a predictable price, while private cloud grants control and isolation that some industries mandate. Hybrid models exist precisely because neither always wins.

• Public cloud wins on elasticity and speed
• Private cloud offers control and dedicated hardware
• Compliance requirements often push toward private
• Hybrid combines both for different workload classes

Start from your compliance and workload requirements, not a preference for one label.