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For North America and regions outside EMEA. Red Hat® OpenShift® Platform Plus for ROSA builds on the capabilities of Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA) with advanced multicluster security features, day-2 management capabilities, integrated data management, and a global container registry to protect, manage, and provide security for applications in a consistent way throughout the software life cycle across clusters.
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Overview
For North America and regions outside EMEA.
Red Hat® OpenShift® Platform Plus for ROSA offers a unified platform to build, modernize, and deploy applications at scale. It adds to the capabilities of Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA), delivering advanced multicluster security features, day-2 management capabilities, integrated data management, and a global container registry to protect, manage, and provide security for applications across clusters and throughout the software life cycle. It helps you work smarter and faster with a complete set of services for bringing applications to market on your hybrid cloud.
Requires: Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA) subscription
Includes:
- Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management for Kubernetes : Application life-cycle management and policy management across multiple Kubernetes clusters.
- Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes : Kubernetes-native security that provides governance, security, and compliance through the entire application life cycle.
- Red Hat Quay : A scalable, private, and secure central registry to provide enterprise capabilities compared to standard or public registries.
- Red Hat OpenShift Data Foundation : Offers instant access to file, block, and object data services for all workloads and delivers smart functionalities for object data.
IMPORTANT:
- This listing requires a subscription to Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA).
- Advanced Cluster Management must be installed.
- The customer must agree to only use Advanced Cluster Security and OpenShift Data Foundation on the same worker nodes as Advanced Cluster Management.
- Red Hat OpenShift Platform Plus for ROSA (OPP for ROSA) is only supported for installation on Red Hat OpenShift Service on AWS (ROSA).
Highlights
- Monitor running ROSA workloads for security issues or threats with system-level data collection and analysis as well as more than 60 security policies that can be applied and enforced throughout the entire application life cycle.
- Apply consistent operational policies for security, configuration, compliance, and governance to ROSA clusters across on-premise and cloud infrastructures.
- Apply a DevSecOps approach by integrating declarative security into developer tooling and workflows. Use Kubernetes-native controls to mitigate threats and enforce security policies that minimize operational risk to your applications.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/12 months | Overage cost |
|---|---|---|---|
acm_vcpu_hours | Worker node vCPUs per hour | $87.50 | |
premium_support | Premium Support is included. Please subscribe to a single unit for on-demand PayGo billing. | $0.00 | - |
Dimensions summary
This listing bills through two dimensions. The first charges by worker node vCPU per hour, so your cost scales with the compute capacity your clusters use. As you add or remove vCPUs, the metered amount rises or falls. The second dimension covers Premium Support, which is included; you subscribe to a single unit for on-demand, pay-as-you-go billing. Together, the two dimensions separate platform compute usage from support. You pay for the vCPU capacity you run, plus the support unit that comes with the platform.
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You are metered on worker node vCPUs per hour. Each vCPU on your cluster worker nodes accrues one unit for every hour it runs. As you add worker node vCPUs, the hourly count rises. Control plane and infrastructure nodes are separate from this worker node metric.
Charges track worker node vCPUs per hour, so the metered amount falls when you remove or stop worker node vCPUs. Fewer running vCPUs mean fewer units billed each hour. Scaling back up raises the count again. The metering follows the compute capacity actually running.
The two dimensions bill independently. Worker node vCPU-hours meter your compute capacity and drive most of your variable cost. Premium Support is a single unit you subscribe to for on-demand, pay-as-you-go billing. Both appear on the same invoice, but compute usage typically dominates the total.
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Customer reviews
Vishal K.
Enterprise-Ready Kubernetes Made Easy with Built-In CI/CD, Security, and Observability
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What I like most about Red Hat OpenShift is that it makes Kubernetes much easier to use in real projects. The built-in developer tools, automated CI/CD pipelines, and strong security features save me a lot of time. I don’t have to worry as much about setting up complex integrations, because OpenShift already includes monitoring, logging, and role-based access out of the box.
For me, the biggest advantage is how it simplifies container management while still being enterprise-grade and scalable. Overall, it feels like Kubernetes with all the practical pieces already assembled and ready to use.
For me, the biggest advantage is how it simplifies container management while still being enterprise-grade and scalable. Overall, it feels like Kubernetes with all the practical pieces already assembled and ready to use.
What do you dislike about the product?
What I dislike about Red Hat OpenShift is that it can sometimes feel heavy and overly complex. The initial setup and ongoing configuration take more effort than plain Kubernetes, and the learning curve is steep, especially if you’re new to the platform. It also tends to require more resources to run smoothly, which can become costly in smaller environments.
So even though it’s powerful, the added complexity and higher resource requirements are the main downsides for me.
So even though it’s powerful, the added complexity and higher resource requirements are the main downsides for me.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Red Hat OpenShift solves a few major problems for me. First, it removes much of the complexity of managing raw Kubernetes by providing a ready-made platform with built-in tools, which saves time and helps reduce mistakes. Second, it supports security and compliance because RBAC, monitoring, and policies are already integrated into the platform. Third, it speeds up application deployment through CI/CD pipelines and automation, so developers don’t have to waste effort on manual setup work.
The benefit is straightforward: I spend less time dealing with infrastructure headaches and more time focusing on real application development and scaling. Overall, it gives me stability, speed, and governance in one place.
The benefit is straightforward: I spend less time dealing with infrastructure headaches and more time focusing on real application development and scaling. Overall, it gives me stability, speed, and governance in one place.
Swapnil B.
Dev-Topology View, Seamless Integrations, and Best-in-Class Security for Governance
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
the most used feature by me is the dev-topology view, it show all the entities, be it anything, pvc, namespaces, etc at a glance and shows the disconnected/errors at a glance so no need to run multiple kubectl commands. Its integration with other external and inhouse tools is seamless.
performace wise its on par with its competitors but the support and securiity is what makes it the best tools for governance activities.
performace wise its on par with its competitors but the support and securiity is what makes it the best tools for governance activities.
What do you dislike about the product?
As its security centric solution, any native image to run it as root can be problematic. The whole footprint of such a system is heavy as compared to other providers, making it a resource hungry alternative. This in turn results in higher operating costs and Pricing.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The UI/UX that Openshift provides helps to view most of the basic thing at a UI level instead of using all the Kubectl commands to check each and every service. with a user friendly interface the integration of AI becomes easier.
Aleksa K.
OpenShift Simplifies Kubernetes Orchestration
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The thing i like best about OpenShift that it helps orchestrate Kubernetes and simplifies a lot. I use it every day for 100+ microservices
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes troubleshooting can get messy and update can be challenging, some alerts are false positive
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It gives me a lot of tools at just one place, such as easy access to replicasets
Computer & Network Security
OpenShift Delivers Enterprise-Grade Kubernetes Without the Chaos
Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
OpenShift stands out because it delivers Kubernetes without the chaos. It smooths over many of the sharp edges of upstream K8s and packages them into opinionated, enterprise-grade automation that’s built to hold up in real production use.
What do you dislike about the product?
It’s Kubernetes… plus a lot of Red Hat opinions. OpenShift ’s guardrails are great... until they aren’t.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It provides a complete, supported, enterprise platform with predictable lifecycle, support SLAs, and integrated tooling.
Srikant V.
Solid Security, Steep Learning Curve
Reviewed on Jan 14, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really appreciate Red Hat OpenShift for its strong security features. It delivers security by default through restricted security policies and non-root containers, which reduce risk without requiring extra setup. The RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) model is clear and practical, making it easy to control who can deploy, manage, or access resources and clearly separate admin, DevOps, and developer responsibilities. We use OpenShift on a daily basis for running and managing production workloads, and features like automated scaling, rolling updates, health checks, and image scanning help us meet enterprise security and compliance needs. While the initial setup requires Kubernetes knowledge, the guided installation, good documentation, and Red Hat support make implementation manageable. Integration with existing tools like CI/CD, monitoring, and identity providers is straightforward, and Red Hat’s customer support is responsive and reliable when issues arise. Overall, it feels like a secure, well-governed platform that still keeps things simple for our team.
What do you dislike about the product?
One drawback of Red Hat OpenShift is that it can feel heavy and complex compared to plain Kubernetes, especially for smaller teams or simple workloads. The learning curve is steeper due to OpenShift-specific concepts like Routes and Operators. Also, upgrades require careful planning. The initial setup of Red Hat OpenShift was moderately complex, and while the installation process is well-documented, it still requires solid Kubernetes and infrastructure knowledge. For experienced teams, it's manageable, but for a smaller team, it feels heavy.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Red Hat OpenShift solves day-to-day problems by reducing operational complexity in Kubernetes, meeting enterprise security, and compliance requirements with features like RBAC and image scanning. It ensures consistent experiences, offers automated scaling and health checks, and provides a secure platform with strong default security.