Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter vs IBM Turbonomic comparison

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Dell Technologies and IBM are both solutions in the Virtualization Management Tools category. Dell Technologies is ranked #9, while IBM is ranked #3 with an average rating of 9.3. Dell Technologies holds a 4.3% mindshare in VM, compared to IBM’s 17.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Dell Technologies users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 98% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Oct 13, 2024

Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter and IBM Turbonomic both compete in the IT management space. Although Dell OpenManage Integration is praised for its pricing and customer support, IBM Turbonomic is favored for its robust features that enhance resource optimization, giving it an edge in complex environments.

Features: Dell OpenManage Integration enhances VMware environments with streamlined infrastructure management, intuitive tools for task simplification, and efficient VMware integration. IBM Turbonomic offers intelligent automation across hybrid clouds, proactive application performance optimization, and resource cost reduction, which position it better for handling complex environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Turbonomic provides comprehensive deployment models that enable quick scalability in diverse environments, with strong customer service contributing to user satisfaction. Meanwhile, Dell OpenManage Integration ensures straightforward adoption within VMware systems, and its customer support is considered reliable.

Pricing and ROI: Dell OpenManage Integration is noted for competitive pricing, delivering considerable ROI by maximizing existing VMware investments. IBM Turbonomic's initial setup may involve higher costs, but its optimization capabilities lead to increased ROI, enhancing resource efficiency and reducing operational expenses over time.

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Categories and Ranking

Dell OpenManage Integration...

Ranking in Virtualization Management Tools

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

IBM Turbonomic

Ranking in Virtualization Management Tools

3rd

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

205

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Migration (3rd), Cloud Management (4th), IT Financial Management (1st), IT Operations Analytics (8th), Cloud Analytics (1st), Cloud Cost Management (3rd), AIOps (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Virtualization Management Tools category, the mindshare of Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter is 4.3%, up from 3.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Turbonomic is 17.1%, up from 14.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Virtualization Management Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
IBM Turbonomic	17.1%
Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter	4.3%
Other	78.6%

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Themba Sibiya

Senior Distributed Platform Administrator at a financial services firm with 201-500 employees

Quick and easy deployment; great recovery

Veeam should work more closely with vCenter. Sometimes the Veeam backup can cause errors that can affect some of operations within the VMware machines. I cannot say whether the bug is with VMware or Veeam, but the companies should work together on this. Also, when something breaks, it's not easy for us to fix. I'm running a banking solution at my company and when there's a problem, I need to be proactive and quick to resolve the problem immediately. Any time I spend on the phone with technical support translates into losses for my company. So, training would be very beneficial. Empower me to use your product efficiently. It would also be nice for long-term customers to receive some sort of recognition in terms of price reduction.

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reviewer1446966

Senior Systems Engineer at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees

The solution reduced our operational expenditures and is able to identify points before we even noticed them

The management interface seems to be designed for high-resolution screens. Somebody with a smaller-resolution screen might not like the web interface. I run a 4K monitor on it, so everything fits on the screen. With a lower resolution like 1080, you need to scroll a lot. Everything is in smaller windows. It doesn't seem to be designed for smaller screens. When I change the resolution to 1080, I only see half of what I would on my big 4K monitor. It would be annoying to have to scroll to see the flow chart. They have a flow chart that goes top to bottom like a tree. On a lower resolution, it might be nice if that scrolls horizontally because it's long, narrow, and tall. It's only three icons wide, but it's 15 icons tall. I think it would be helpful to have the ability to change that for a smaller screen and customize the widget.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"My experience with the solution's technical support was perfect. They are so knowledgeable, all of them. They don't take any chances."

"Turbonomic has allowed us to achieve greater density with optimal performance to our hosted consumers."

"We have a system where our developers automate machine builds, and that is constantly running out of resources. Turbonomic helps us with that, so I don't have to keep buying hardware. The developers always say, "They don't have enough. They don't have enough. They don't have enough," when they just configured it improperly. Therefore, Turbonomic helps us identify configuration issues on their side so it doesn't cost me money on the other end to buy resources that I don't really need."

"With Turbonomic, we can scale a production (or proposed) use case based on normalized real data, and know exactly the horsepower it will need."

"Turbonomic is easy to use, but has the ability to provide much more complex data and planning for projects and growth."

"On a quarterly basis we take the VM right-sizing report and, based on the Turbonomic recommendation, we make the changes to resources."

"The most valuable features to our organization is the automation of the VM’s to prevent performance issues and to balance the resources of our ESX host."

"It allows our small team manage a larger infrastructure because we can focus our efforts in other areas."

"The recommendation of the family types is a huge help because it has saved us a lot of money. We use it primarily for that. Another thing that Turbonomic provides us with is a single platform that manages the full application stack and that's something I really like."

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Cons

"When something breaks, it's not easy for us to fix. I'm running a banking solution at my company and when there's a problem, I need to be proactive and quick to resolve the problem immediately."

"When something breaks, it's not easy for us to fix."

"UI is still maturing. The UI is relatively easy to use but still does not have that professional look to it."

"We did have an issue certain build causing the database to fill up however technical support was very helpful in getting updated to a newer version to correct this issue."

"I do not like Turbonomic's new licensing model. The previous model was pretty straightforward, whereas the new model incorporates what most of the vendors are doing now with cores and utilization. Our pricing under the new model will go up quite a bit. Before, it was pretty straightforward, easy to understand, and reasonable."

"I seem to find a new bug with each new version."

"Interface and navigation can be a challenge if you do not spend a lot of time with it."

"The GUI is not always user friendly and some settings are not where you would expect."

"The solution could be improved by having all interfaces together and I'd really like to see more interfaces."

"An option to remove unlicensed features from the dashboard would be welcome."

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"I'm not involved in any of the billing, but my understanding is that is fairly expensive."

"The pricing and licensing are fair. We purchase based on benchmark pricing, which we have been able to get. There are no surprise charges nor hidden fees."

"In the last year, Turbonomic has reduced our cloud costs by $94,000."

"Everybody tells me the pricing is high. But the ROIs are great."

"We felt the pricing was very fair for the product. It is in no way prohibitive for larger deployments, unlike other similar product on the market."

"The pricing is in line with the other solutions that we have. It's not a bargain software, nor is it overly expensive."

"The product is fairly priced right now. Given its capabilities, it is excellently priced. We think that the product will become self-funding because we will be able to maximize our resources, which will help us from a capacity perspective. That should save us money in the long run."

"When we have expanded our licensing, it has always been easy to make an ROI-based decision. So, it's reasonably priced. We would like to have it cheaper, but we get more benefit from it than we pay for it. At the end of the day, that's all you can hope for."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	42
Midsize Enterprise	57
Large Enterprise	147

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Also Known As

OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter , Dell Management Plug-in for VMware vCenter

Turbonomic, VMTurbo Operations Manager

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Overview

Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter streamlines IT operations, providing centralized management and automation capabilities tailored for VMware environments.

It enables administrators to enhance the efficiency of infrastructure management by offering seamless integration with VMware vCenter. By automating and simplifying administrative tasks, it supports improved operational efficiency in virtualized environments.

What are the valuable features of Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter?

Automated Deployment: Streamlines server deployment by integrating directly with VMware vCenter.
Monitoring and Alerting: Provides comprehensive monitoring and alerts for hardware components.
Firmware Updates: Simplifies the process of updating firmware with minimal manual intervention.
Health Status: Offers detailed health status visibility for servers managed through VMware vCenter.

What should users consider in reviews for potential ROI?

Reduced Downtime: Through proactive monitoring, helps minimize system outages.
Operational Efficiency: Automates routine tasks, leading to time savings.
Cost Savings: Lowers overhead by reducing manual management needs.
Enhanced Security: Regular firmware updates help protect against vulnerabilities.

In healthcare, Dell OpenManage Integration for VMware vCenter ensures patient data management systems are robust and responsive. The finance sector benefits from stability and security, critical for handling sensitive financial data, while education institutions use it to maintain reliable e-learning platforms.

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IBM Turbonomic enhances IT efficiency with automation, capacity planning, and reporting features, enabling organizations to optimize resource utilization and improve performance through advanced workload management and scenario analysis.

IBM Turbonomic equips organizations with robust capabilities for dynamic resource allocation and informed decision-making. Its planning module provides scenario analysis, right-sizing recommendations, and a customizable dashboard for tailored insights. Automation features improve workload placements and resource efficiency, while forecasting capabilities enhance performance. Simulation of environments helps in decision-making, leading to significant savings in cloud and hardware management. There is a need for a more intuitive interface, enhanced navigation, and improved customization in reporting with integration potential with third-party applications. Transition to the HTML5 interface and stronger training resources are among anticipated improvements.

What are the key features of IBM Turbonomic?

Automation: Automates workload placement and dynamic resource allocation to boost efficiency.
Capacity Planning: Provides scenario analysis and right-sizing for optimal resource use.
Customizable Dashboard: Offers tailored insights for organization needs.
Forecasting: Enhances decision-making through resource-use predictions.
Simulation Capabilities: Aids in assessing savings and performance gains.

What benefits and ROI should be evaluated?

Cost Optimization: Reduces spending on cloud and hardware resources.
Enhanced Performance: Promotes consistent application performance and resource efficiency.
Improved Decision-Making: Supports informed choices with scenario simulation.
Flexibility and Scalability: Assists with workload migrations and resource management across environments.

IBMTurbonomic is implemented across industries such as cloud management and virtualization, helping organizations balance clusters, optimize virtual machine performance, and manage Azure configurations. In resource-monitored environments like VMware and XenServer, its features facilitate load balancing, VM rightsizing, and automation shutoffs. Industries can rely on its insights for cost-saving measures, ensuring efficient resource allocation for hybrid and cloud environments.

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Sample Customers

FAW Foundry, Viasat

IBM, J.B. Hunt, BBC, The Capita Group, SulAmérica, Rabobank, PROS, ThinkON, O.C. Tanner Co.

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