HPE Ezmeral Container Platform vs VMware Tanzu Platform comparison

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Broadcom are both solutions in the Container Management category. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is ranked #15 with an average rating of 7.0, while Broadcom is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.7. Hewlett Packard Enterprise holds a 2.1% mindshare in CM, compared to Broadcom’s 8.3% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Hewlett Packard Enterprise users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

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HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between HPE Ezmeral Container Platform and VMware Tanzu Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Container Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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HPE Ezmeral Container Platform vs. VMware Tanzu Platform

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Categories and Ranking

HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Ranking in Container Management

15th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Tanzu Platform

Ranking in Container Management

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Build Automation (14th), PaaS Clouds (12th), Cloud Management (25th), Development Platforms (3rd), Service Mesh (7th), Agile and DevOps Services (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Container Management category, the mindshare of HPE Ezmeral Container Platform is 2.1%, up from 1.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Platform is 8.3%, down from 14.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Container Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
VMware Tanzu Platform	8.3%
HPE Ezmeral Container Platform	2.1%
Other	89.6%

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Chaianan Chaiyakeereepong

Pre-Sale at Yip Intsoi

Effective cost management achieved with robust storage features but user experience and data management require improvements

HPE Ezmeral Container Platform is not user-friendly and has many parts that are more difficult than Cloudera. It is also a complex solution and has low features for data management. For example, it cannot make a data catalog or process data lineage without third-party support, which increases the cost for development.

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ErmiasGirma

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

Has supported container-based deployments and improved infrastructure visibility through monitoring tools

Aria Operations, formerly known as VMware vRealize Operations, has been renamed to vROps. We are currently using this for monitoring purposes. For orchestration, we are using VCD to automate Telco Cloud. VCD is an automation tool, and we are also using VMware Tanzu Platform for the Kubernetes environment, alongside TKG, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid. These are also other solutions for the Tanzu Kubernetes environment. For Telco Cloud, we are using it to automate our company's operations, which is for a telecom company. We are familiar with these products, especially vCenter, ESXi, VCD, vCF, and vROps. It is very easy to integrate applications when we deploy vCenter and ESXi since we can enable vSphere with Tanzu feature. We can build namespaces and provide application developers the platform to deploy their applications on pods within containerization. We can easily manage, pull results, and create containers efficiently, making it a simple way to handle applications. We provide namespace labels for application developers, and we can manage their resources along with other aspects easily. Regarding security, we use many tools such as CDX and LDAP, AD for integrating our Kubernetes cluster with the developer teams. We can manage roles and permissions simply. It is very straightforward to integrate with EDX and other third-party tools, Active Directory, to the Kubernetes cluster, allowing easy access and management.

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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

"If customers focus on primary apps or if they are using them for data science, this is a good solution."

"The stability of the HPE Ezmeral Container Platform is good, and I rate it an eight out of ten."

"There are a lot of services available in VMware Tanzu Application Service, such as databases and application servers. You have everything you need in one application and you do not need to search outside of the solution."

"VMware Tanzu Mission Control has many valuable features, such as ease of use and customization."

"A feature we find valuable is that other products can also be integrated with Mission Control. This means that we can see the status of specific clusters, as well as view the monitoring application logs all from one point."

"The most important thing about the solution is its flexibility."

"The observability platform and end-to-end service portal provided by Tanzu are the most valuable features."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the ability to check the flow of all the different variants within our applications."

"Defining security metrics has proven beneficial for customers in maintaining a safe environment."

"The multi-tenancy with the VCD is great."

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Cons

"HPE Ezmeral Container Platform is not user-friendly and has many parts that are more difficult than Cloudera. It is also a complex solution and has low features for data management."

"The modernization in Ezmeral could be improved."

"It is not easy to build a solution with containers. It has a graphical user interface, but you need to have a lot of knowledge of Linux and how to work in the command mode. Its support can also be improved. Currently, its biggest disadvantage is that it is a new product, and the clients prefer to go for a solution that has been in the market for a long time. There are not that many people who know this product."

"The price is very high compared to other Kubernetes environments because Kubernetes is open source."

"Another area of improvement is pricing."

"The solution's initial setup process was complex...The solution could benefit from improved customization and visibility for its users."

"VMware Tanzu Service Mesh could add better integration with other cloud platforms, such as vRealize Automation or VMware vCloud Director for cloud providers."

"The product should support integration with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)"

"We want to see a new feature that helps build more security architecture like Zero Trust Security or shifting left in Kubernetes."

"I would like to see additional support for things outside of Cloud Foundry."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The least expensive licensing cost for VMware is around $350 per core."

"The license for VMware Tanzu Application Service is expensive. The license should be cheaper."

"It is not the most expensive option, and I believe the capabilities align well with the value it provides."

"VMware Tanzu Mission Control is cheaper than Red Hat OpenShift."

"The licensing cost is expensive."

"There are different licenses available. You have to upgrade your license if you want to scale the solution more."

"The product is not expensive, but it is not cheap."

"Its pricing is very competitive. We get around 70% or 75%, sometimes even 80%, discount on the product. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with HPE Ezmeral Container Platform?

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What is your primary use case for HPE Ezmeral Container Platform?

We want to replace the existing Cloudera data lake with HPE Ezmeral Container Platform ( /products/hpe-ezmeral-container-platform-reviews ).

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What advice do you have for others considering HPE Ezmeral Container Platform?

I rate the HPE Ezmeral Container Platform seven out of ten because it has strong features for storage but lacks certain data management functionalities, requiring additional investments for third-p...

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Which is better - OpenShift Container Platform or VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

Red Hat Openshift is ideal for organizations using microservices and cloud environments. I like that the platform is auto-scalable, which saves overhead time for developers. I think Openshift can b...

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What do you like most about VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

It definitely gives the end customer a good overview and perspective of running applications in terms of overall workload footprint. TMC provides a very detailed description of your cloud-native ap...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

The price of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is greater than that of Red Hat's competitor solution. I would rate the pricing of VMware Tanzu Mission Control as four out of ten.

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Comparisons

Kubernetes vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 26% of the time

Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 18% of the time

Docker vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 17% of the time

Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 12% of the time

Rancher Labs vs HPE Ezmeral Container Platform

Compared 4% of the time

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Rancher Labs vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 9% of the time

Kubernetes vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 7% of the time

Red Hat OpenShift vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 6% of the time

Nutanix Kubernetes Platform (NKP) vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 6% of the time

Docker vs VMware Tanzu Platform

Compared 5% of the time

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Also Known As

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Tanzu Application Catalog, Application Platform, Application Service, Hub, Mission Control, Service Mesh, Build Service, Concourse for VMware Tanzu

Overview

Accelerate your journey to hybrid cloud with the industry’s first enterprise-grade container software platform for cloud-native and distributed non-cloud native applications.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

VMware Tanzu Platform is designed for cloud-native development and management of Kubernetes, CI/CD processes, microservices, and containerized workloads. It supports deployments both on cloud and on-premises, providing centralized management via Mission Control.

VMware Tanzu Platform offers seamless integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN, supporting centralized cluster management and lifecycle management. The platform provides a GUI for monitoring CI/CD pipelines and network policies, enhancing multi-tenancy and Day 2 operations. Users can easily manage Kubernetes clusters, monitor applications, and integrate with tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Foundry, and Azure. It ensures compliance and security for service providers, financial institutions, and businesses.

What are the key features of VMware Tanzu Platform?

Integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN: Enhances compatibility and flexibility.
Seamless Cluster Management: Centralized control over Kubernetes clusters.
CI/CD Pipelines and Network Policies: Simplifies monitoring and management.
Multi-tenancy Support: Facilitates resource sharing among multiple users.
Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Streamlines deployment and scalability.
Observability Platform: Provides enhanced visibility and control.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in VMware Tanzu Platform reviews?

Centralized Management: Simplifies operations and reduces manual effort.
Enhanced Compliance and Security: Meets regulatory requirements.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premises options.
Seamless Integration: Works with multiple vendors and tools.
Developer-Friendly Environment: Improves productivity and innovation.

Industries such as financial institutions, service providers, and businesses requiring rigorous compliance and security deploy VMware Tanzu Platform. These entities benefit from centralized management, streamlined DevOps processes, and integrated tools, enhancing their capabilities in cloud-native developments and containerized workloads.

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Sample Customers

data iku, StreamSets, unravel

Verizon, Cerner, Zipcar, Avarteq

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