Why Arcfra
Arcfra vs. Nutanix
Looking for a simplified, flexible, and high-performance solution?
Arcfra offers an enterprise cloud platform that strips away legacy complexity, heavy IT costs and vendor lock-in. Whether you’re looking to reduce cost, improve compatibility, or boost performance, Arcfra is purpose-built to modernize your cloud infrastructure with clarity and control.
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Benefits of Arcfra

Dramatically Lower TCO
Save the Total Cost of Ownership with much less upfront investment, build your enterprise cloud within hours, then operate and maintain with an intuitive single-pane-of-glass management console.
Full-Stack Virtualization and Kubernetes
Enjoy built-in virtualization, storage, networking, and Kubernetes orchestration—all optimized for performance and starting at just three nodes. No add-ons or third-party dependencies.
Cloud-Native & AI-Ready
Run traditional VM workloads and modern AI/ML or cloud-native apps on one platform. Native GPU virtualization and container support make it ready for the future of enterprise IT.
Openness & Control
Deploy Arcfra on standard x86 hardware with no vendor lock-in. You're in full control of your stack—choose your hardware, set your policies, and scale on your terms.

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Software Defined Storage
  • Arcfra has no dependency on controller VMs.
  • No per-TiB or capacity-based license fees.
Network and Security
  • Arcfra offers unified network & security management for VMs and containers.
  • It has built-in traffic visualization, no SaaS dependence.
Kubernetes Service
  • Arcfra has native support for workload cluster on bare metal, flat networking, GPU virtualization, and seamless log/load management.
  • It also provides rich sets of Kubernetes add-ons like Prometheus, EFK, MetaLB, Contour etc.
Storage Performance
  • Arcfra's lightweight architecture helps optimize performance and resource efficiency across workloads.
  • It delivers superior performance in database scenarios and achieves optimal performance with a single-volume deployment.
Storage Availability
  • Arcfra has no dependency on controller VMs.
  • Its streamlined architecture improves resilience and simplifies HA setups.
Hardware Compatibility
  • Arcfra supports a mixture of different server brands in the same cluster for hardware investment protection.
Management Complexity
  • Arcfra offers unified management through a single console covering the entire AECP stack.
  • Its Kubernetes infrastructure can be provisioned in just 3 steps, typically within 10 minutes via an intuitive GUI.
TCO
  • Arcfra has lower TCO through simplified management & operations, open hardware compatibility, and licensing simplicity.

Faster-than-SLA Support,
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Customer Obsession

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“Arcfra is like family and shadow. Like family, they are trustworthy partners who collaborate closely on our infrastructure strategy. Like a shadow, they are always there when we need them.”

Sanghyun Cho, Head of Infra Strategy Business Division, Cafe24

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“Arcfra takes the time to review even difficult requests, and if feasible, they implement them—even if it takes time. This aspect impressed me greatly. It reflects Arcfra’s cultural strength—paying attention to every customer request—demonstrated by its proactive employees.”

Hongchul Kim, General Manager of System Division, ConnectWave

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Trusted by Forward-Thinking Enterprises

Organizations looking to modernize their IT infrastructure without the baggage of legacy architectures and heavy IT costs are choosing Arcfra to lead their enterprise cloud journeys.

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Easy Migration
from Nutanix to Arcfra

Migrating from Nutanix to Arcfra can be a breeze! Whether your clusters run on vSphere or AHV, we offer flexible options to smoothly migrate your virtual machines from Nutanix to Arcfra—making the transition simple and efficient.

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  • Disclaimer: The feature and performance comparisons between Arcfra and Nutanix are based on typical use cases and deployment scenarios as of Q2 2025, evaluated in a controlled lab environment. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on Nutanix’s official features and performance, please refer to its technical documentation.
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