OpenStack has always been an exciting idea, one that is open, powerful, and endlessly flexible. Yet for many service providers, it has remained just that: an idea. Complex setups, high entry barriers, and time-consuming management have kept OpenStack on the “someday” list for far too long.
That’s why strategic partnerships like the one between OpenMetal and ModulesGarden make such a difference – they help turn that “someday” into “today”. As members of the OpenInfra Foundation community, both companies contribute in their own ways to the shared mission of making open infrastructure more accessible.
OpenMetal reimagines how private clouds are deployed, delivering a production-ready OpenStack environment in hours, not weeks. ModulesGarden extends that accessibility into the business layer, allowing providers to package, sell, and manage those same resources effortlessly through WHMCS.
Together, they make it possible for hosting providers, resellers, and MSPs to compete on the same playing field as hyperscalers, without needing hyperscaler budgets or teams of engineers.
From Cloud Foundations to Customer Value
If you already have your OpenMetal infrastructure up and running, what comes next is the question that matters most: how do you turn that infrastructure into services you can sell?
That’s exactly where ModulesGarden’s OpenStack-dedicated modules prove their worth.
OpenStack Projects For WHMCS – Automate Your Private Cloud Business
With the OpenStack Projects For WHMCS module, service providers can instantly create, manage, and bill OpenStack projects (tenants) directly from within WHMCS. It’s a simple way to transform OpenMetal’s infrastructure into customer-ready, individually managed cloud projects, without needing deep technical expertise or manual configuration.
This integration connects OpenMetal’s production-ready OpenStack environment with WHMCS, automating everything from provisioning and suspension to usage tracking and renewals. Whether you want to resell entire OpenStack projects or offer managed private clouds to clients, this module provides a full commercial framework.
OpenStack VPS & Cloud For WHMCS – Launch Virtual Servers with Ease
For those looking to offer more granular services, OpenStack VPS & Cloud For WHMCS takes the same automation concept one step further. It lets you sell virtual machines and cloud instances powered by OpenMetal’s infrastructure, all through the WHMCS interface.
Customers can create and control their VPSes, while WHMCS handles provisioning, service lifecycle management, and billing behind the scenes. It’s an experience built around user autonomy that mirrors what clients expect from large-scale cloud providers, but powered by your own OpenMetal-based OpenStack setup.
Advanced Billing For WHMCS – Monetize Usage, Fairly and Flexibly
And because no cloud business is complete without proper billing, Advanced Billing For WHMCS adds the final layer: usage-based invoicing. This module lets providers charge for resources such as CPU, memory, disk, or bandwidth, ensuring every customer pays precisely for what they use.
With configurable billing rules, precise usage tracking, and full automation, it closes the loop between infrastructure and revenue, transforming OpenStack from a technical platform into a fully functioning cloud business ecosystem.
Celebrating OpenStack’s 15th Year with Something Special
To mark OpenStack’s 15th anniversary, both companies are offering time-limited promotions:
- ModulesGarden: Get 15% OFF the OpenStack Projects For WHMCS module by using the code OpenStack15 at checkout.
- OpenMetal: New customers signing a 24-month contract for Hosted Private Cloud can receive up to $75,000 in infrastructure credits during the first 15 months.
These offers are currently scheduled to run until November 30, making now the perfect moment to explore what this partnership can bring to your business.