Multicloud vs Hybrid Cloud: Which One Is Right for Your Organization?

Check out the pros and cons of multicloud and hybrid cloud deployment models, and get advice on what to consider when weighing your options.

Cloud computing and digital data storage have become staples of our business world.

Hybrid and multicloud platforms can change the ways in which businesses conduct themselves, and understanding their benefits and disadvantages can help organizations become more productive and secure.

SEE: What Is Multicloud Architecture? (TechRepublic)

What is multicloud?

Multicloud is the practice of using services from multiple heterogeneous cloud service providers, such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, or Microsoft Azure, as well as specialized platform-as-a-service, infrastructure-as-a-service, or software-as-a-service providers.

Platforms can offer options for organizations depending on what they produce. Businesses producing apps, for example, can take advantage of developer tools from within the cloud.

According to Statista, in a 2024 survey, around 57 percent of respondents stated that their organization’s primary ...