FactorPrivate CloudPublic CloudHybrid Cloud
TenancySingle organization, fully dedicatedShared, multi-tenantMix of dedicated and shared
Best forCompliance-heavy, sensitive workloadsVariable workloads, fast scalingGradual migration, mixed sensitivity
Cost modelUpfront + maintenance (CAPEX), or hosted OPEXPay-as-you-go (OPEX)Blended CAPEX + OPEX
PerformancePredictable — no noisy neighborsVariable, shared resource poolsPredictable where it matters most
Typical adoptersBFSI, government, healthcareStartups, digital-first businessesEnterprises mid-migration