ACTIVATE vs The Competition
See how Parallel Works ACTIVATE compares to Rescale, NVIDIA Base Command Manager, Open OnDemand, and Run.ai for cloud HPC.
Platform Comparison
Feature-by-feature comparison across leading HPC platforms
| Feature | ACTIVATE | Rescale | Base Command | OnDemand | Run.ai |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment Model | |||||
Cloud-native | |||||
On-premises | |||||
Hybrid multi-cloud | |||||
Air-gapped | |||||
| HPC Capabilities | |||||
Cluster provisioning | |||||
Auto-scaling | |||||
Slurm/PBS support | |||||
Workflow orchestration | |||||
Visual workflow builder | |||||
| Governance & Security | |||||
IL5 ATO | |||||
FedRAMP-aligned | |||||
CAC/PIV authentication | |||||
Multi-tenant RBAC | |||||
Cost management | |||||
| User Experience | |||||
Web-based portal | |||||
Interactive sessions | |||||
BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud) | N/A | N/A | N/A | ||
| Pricing | |||||
Free tier | * | * | |||
Transparent pricing | N/A | ||||
What Sets ACTIVATE Apart
Purpose-built for organizations that need flexibility, compliance, and multi-cloud power
True Multi-Cloud
Deploy to AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI from a single platform. No vendor lock-in, with automatic cost optimization across providers.
Federal Compliance
IL5 ATO and FedRAMP-aligned controls built in. Trusted by government agencies and defense contractors.
Visual Workflow Builder
Drag-and-drop workflow creation with automatic parallelization and scheduling. No coding required.
Hybrid Flexibility
Connect cloud bursting to existing on-premises HPC. Use your current schedulers, tools, and scripts.
Understanding Your Options
Each platform has its strengths—here's where they may fall short
Rescale
Enterprise cloud HPC platform focused on simulation and modeling for engineering teams.
Potential Limitations
- •Primarily engineering/simulation focus
- •Premium pricing model
- •Less flexible for research workloads
NVIDIA Base Command
AI and ML focused infrastructure management, optimized for GPU workloads.
Potential Limitations
- •NVIDIA GPU-centric architecture
- •Less suited for traditional HPC
- •Limited scheduler flexibility
Open OnDemand
Open-source web portal for HPC centers, primarily for existing on-premises clusters.
Potential Limitations
- •Requires existing HPC infrastructure
- •No cloud provisioning
- •DIY approach requires more maintenance
Run.ai
GPU virtualization and orchestration platform focused on AI/ML infrastructure.
Potential Limitations
- •AI/ML workload focus only
- •GPU virtualization specific
- •Not a general HPC solution
ACTIVATE Excels Across Industries
Purpose-built solutions for your specific needs
See the Difference for Yourself
Get a personalized demo and see how ACTIVATE compares for your specific workloads.