Independence for your data center.
Control without compromise
metalstack.cloud On-Prem brings modern cloud capabilities directly into your own data center. You keep full control over data and infrastructure while automated provisioning, API-driven workflows, and native Kubernetes integration deliver speed and efficiency. The platform combines bare-metal performance with cloud-level scalability — ideal for mission-critical applications and demanding environments.
Your infrastructure runs entirely in your own data center—no dependence on public cloud providers, no foreign jurisdiction, full control over data, access, and compliance.
Kubernetes runs directly on physical hardware. This means lower latency, more CPU power, and higher network performance compared to traditional virtualized setups.
The entire stack is based on open technologies and is documented in a completely transparent manner. You retain control at all times and can continue to develop your platform independently.
API-driven provisioning, automated cluster deployment, and infrastructure-as-code bring the speed and efficiency of modern cloud environments to your on-premises landscape.
Platforms and organizations using our stack
metalstack.cloud On-Prem is deployed in regulated industries such as finance, energy, and education – with over 400,000 containers, 250 Kubernetes clusters, 1,800 servers, and 5 PiB of data in production environments. Scalable, reliable, and field-tested.
Why metalstack.cloud On-Prem is the right solution
With metalstack.cloud On-Prem, you run a modern cloud platform on your own hardware — secure, high-performance, and fully under your control. Benefit from automated infrastructure, true bare-metal performance, and full transparency through an open technology stack. Ideal for organizations with the highest demands for data sovereignty, compliance, and independence.
Powerful. Confident. Future-proof.
metalstack.cloud On-Prem combines cloud automation, bare-metal performance, and complete control in a single platform. Developed for organizations with the highest requirements for security, efficiency, and independence—and optimized for productive use in your own data center.
Physical client separation reliably protects data and meets the most stringent regulatory requirements. Originally designed for the banking sector, it is now ideal for all industries with critical compliance requirements.
A fully documented software stack and transparent component structure ensure maximum traceability. This creates an audit-proof basis for certifiable cloud infrastructures.
Direct operation on bare metal without a hypervisor delivers measurable benefits: higher computing power, faster networks, and minimal latency—perfect for demanding workloads and modern cloud-native applications.
API-driven Kubernetes as a Service automates provisioning and operation. At the same time, there are no licensing costs for virtualization, allowing your hardware to reach its full potential.
A completely open stack with transparent SBOM prevents vendor lock-in and guarantees long-term flexibility. Open networking and hardware integration also ensure maximum design freedom.
The platform is based on the open source software metal-stack, developed and maintained by x-cellent technologies in Munich. You receive direct support from the experts who actually write the code.
More freedom than with Tanzu, Rancher, OpenStack, or OpenShift
No license fees, dependencies, or complex architecture: Our on-premises cloud offers full control over hardware and software—100% open source, 0% lock-in. Unlike Tanzu or OpenShift, there is no dependency on proprietary components, while operation and scaling remain simpler than with Rancher or OpenStack. Maximum performance, minimum complexity.
The right package for your infrastructure
Managing on-prem infrastructure is complex. With metalstack.cloud On-Prem, you get a fully integrated solution that simplifies operations and gives you full control over your environment.
metalstack.cloud On-Prem Starter
The test instance for getting started: With the metalstack.cloud On-Prem Starter, you can put your first container workloads into operation and experience metal-stack technology in action - without obligation, practical and immediately assessable.
Low-cost technology testing
Fully managed. Incl. basic support.
Get started with container workloads
For rent. Can be extended if required.
metalstack.cloud On-Prem Production
The complete data center solution: metalstack.cloud On-Prem Production brings bare metal, Kubernetes, and your own data center into perfect harmony – tailored for you, secure, and completely under own control.
Tailor-made hardware order
Incl. comprehensive support package
Optional: Application analysis
Optional: Training concept
Project phases
Here are the main phases of deploying metalstack.cloud On-Prem in your data center.
Kick off your project with our On-Prem Starter for an initial test run of our technology.
Workshops with building use cases and tranings for your team.
Working towards your optimal hardware configuration.
Configuration and development support to prepare for launch.
Always there for you, with our dedicated support and maintenance of your setup.
Frequently asked questions
Start now – with the sovereign alternative to proprietary clouds
Contact us and find out how metalstack.cloud On Premises can revolutionize your data center.
Niklas Kripp
Chief of Business Architecture
