Microsoft Azure VMware vs VMware Cloud Foundation comparison

Microsoft and VMware are both solutions in the Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms category. Microsoft is ranked #10 with an average rating of 8.7, while VMware is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.3. Microsoft holds a 2.7% mindshare in HCCP, compared to VMware’s 20.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 91% of VMware users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Azure VMware

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100% willing to recommend

VMware Cloud Foundation

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91% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

VMware Cloud Foundation and Microsoft Azure VMware compete in virtualization solutions. VMware Cloud Foundation holds an edge with comprehensive integration capabilities and enterprise support, while Microsoft Azure VMware excels in cloud integration and scalability.

Features: VMware Cloud Foundation delivers comprehensive integration with existing VMware environments, robust security, and efficient management tools. Microsoft Azure VMware offers seamless integration with Azure's cloud services, scalability, and enhanced cloud-native capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Cloud Foundation provides flexible deployment options and strong enterprise support. Microsoft Azure VMware offers simplified deployment through a cloud-native framework with quick scalability and support from Microsoft's cloud services.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Cloud Foundation's setup cost is higher initially, with ROI driven by management efficiencies in large enterprises. Microsoft Azure VMware features a flexible cloud-based pricing model with cost savings over time through efficient resource scaling.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure VMware

Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms

10th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Cloud Foundation

Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms

3rd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (11th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure VMware is 2.7%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Cloud Foundation is 20.4%, down from 23.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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BachirAbderrahmani

Cloud Architect at CGI

Offers a lot of flexibility during the migration to users

I cannot tell you exactly what will be added except one thing. The tool already did a great job integrating the native Azure SaaS and PaaS solutions. I think the tool can do better integration. We need to have a dedicated network connectivity with a dedicated ExpressRoute circuit. For example, in our experience with this client, we ended up with two circuits for ExpressRoute. If the tool can do better and flawless integration with the native Azure services, it will be a good enhancement. What we have right now is not bad, but it is an area where the tool can do a little bit of enhancements.

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Mangesh Parjane

Technical Manager at Owens & Minor, Inc.

Experience has improved centralized management through single console operations

There is room for improvement in how section updates are handled. The challenge lies in the difficulty of pinpointing issues when something goes wrong at a single stage. Also, each user needs deep knowledge of every aspect of virtualization, and the VMware personnel might not fully grasp aspects outside their expertise, requiring the involvement of other professionals.

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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

"Regarding stability, it is like a five-star solution."

"For new users, if you have a scalable environment where a VMware data center makes sense for your business, I definitely recommend AVS."

"The integration is very good."

"The capabilities are like a lift-and-shift operation for moving existing VMware environments to the cloud. The time for migration onto the cloud has substantially reduced."

"The mission aspect of the solution is the most valuable feature."

"We use VMware Cloud Foundation mainly for the virtualization part, and because it's a suite where everything is combined, we have vSphere and vCenter."

"Overall, I rate VMware Cloud Foundation a nine out of ten."

"All features of VMware Cloud Foundation are valuable to us, as it covers every industry standard protocol and requirement protocol, and it assists in meeting our requirements for host-level redundancy on both the primary site and the DR site."

"The tool's UI is great."

"The main features are the separation between the management plane and the workload. You can use NSX to provision between the different areas of the network, like west-east or north-south."

"It is a scalable platform."

"The stability of VMware Cloud Foundation is very high."

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Cons

"Azure VMware needs to cater to smaller enterprises, as it is currently meant for larger entities. One improvement could be more support for mid-sized or scalable environments."

"The only issue is that a small challenge was found regarding the network...to have extended, smooth VLANs and everything else was a little bit complicated."

"Azure VMware needs to cater to smaller enterprises, as it is currently meant for larger entities."

"Well, sometimes they release product after product, so it's it's kind of hard to keep an overview of all the different aspects of of the solutions."

"The price could be better. VMware Cloud Foundation is overpriced, but I think we get what we pay for. It would be better if it were cheaper because it would be easier to go to customers and get them to buy it. We'd get more projects, and that would be great."

"The maintenance cost has increased significantly, especially after Broadcom acquired VMware, with a shift from socket-based licensing to core-based licensing."

"Working on features that could include the capability to migrate workflows from non-VMware environments would be highly beneficial."

"In the early adoption of VMware Cloud Foundation, we have seen minor problems. For example, in our Federation, I see the single pane of glass where we need to manage everything, which is good. However, internally, we have a Kafka database that is distributed by the database used by the SDDC manager. During the distribution and synchronization, there is some issue and we need to stop the process."

"The tool's price tag is high."

"There may be room for improvement in the resource allocation feature."

"There may be room for improvement in the resource allocation feature. VMware Broadcom needs to include auto resource allocation at the VM levels."

"We would like the ability to write to both sites at the same time, in a synchronous fashion."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The mandatory requirements, such as a minimum of three nodes, make it expensive. The customers need to sign up for approximately $20,000 per month."

"To be honest, the tool comes at a high price."

"The solution is very competitive."

"If our customer has the option to buy a server for $4,000 or $5,000, but VMware asks for two-person licensing $7,000 to $8,000, which is more than the hardware price. So sometimes, the customer cannot pay for it because it's too expensive."

"The pricing is moderate. I would rate it six out of ten."

"This solutuion can be expensive for small and medium-sized companies."

"The tool's price is slightly on the higher side, but I guess you think there is no one-to-one comparison with other tools. The licensing part has become easier, while earlier, it was quite complex."

"The price of VMware Cloud Foundation is expensive."

"VMware Cloud Foundation is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"The pricing can be more competitive."

"VMware Cloud Foundation is overpriced, but I think we get what we pay for."

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Azure VMware?

The integration is very good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure VMware?

The pricing is high, rated around nine to 9.5 out of ten. The mandatory requirements, such as a minimum of three nodes, make it expensive. The customers need to sign up for approximately $20,000 pe...

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Azure VMware?

Azure VMware needs to cater to smaller enterprises, as it is currently meant for larger entities. One improvement could be more support for mid-sized or scalable environments. The licensing policy ...

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What do you like most about VMware Cloud Foundation?

VMware Cloud Foundation provides us with the vSphere dashboard through which we can manage, monitor, schedule, and spin up your virtual machines. We can manage, monitor, and get reports of your inf...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Cloud Foundation?

I'm not involved in sales, so I have no specific information about pricing. However, I've heard it's not a cheap product, but the cost includes very good support.

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What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Foundation?

VMware Cloud Foundation is complex, and there are always updates regarding security features, accessibility, and the user interface. Making changes isn't simple because there are a lot of tables to...

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Overview

Microsoft Azure VMware provides a seamless integration of VMware environments into Azure, offering enterprises an efficient way to extend workloads and optimize their IT infrastructure. This facilitates a native VMware experience within Azure, ideal for scaling and modernizing services.

Azure VMware enables businesses to leverage existing investments in VMware tools and skills while taking advantage of Azure's scalability and global reach. Users find it valuable for disaster recovery, datacenter extension, and application modernization. It supports consistent operations and reduces complexity by simplifying operations and cutting IT costs. Additionally, users appreciate its ability to integrate with other Azure services for increased functionality and performance.

What are the key features of Microsoft Azure VMware?

Hybrid Platform: Integrates on-premise VMware tools with Azure for consistent management.
Scalability: Easily scale VMware-based applications leveraging Azure's infrastructure.
Disaster Recovery: Offers robust solutions for backup and recovery scenarios, ensuring business continuity.
Flexibility: Supports various VMware workloads, optimizing performance and costs.

What benefits should you evaluate in reviews?

Cost Efficiency: Potential for reduced IT expenses by utilizing cloud resources for scaling.
Time Savings: Streamlines operations time with easy management and deployment.
Seamless Integration: Preserves existing investment in VMware tools and skills.
Enhanced Security: Utilizes Azure's comprehensive security features to protect workloads.

In industries like healthcare and finance, Microsoft Azure VMware is implemented to enhance datacenter capacities and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Its ability to integrate with existing resources allows companies to transition workloads without significant disruption, providing a flexible and scalable solution that supports innovation while maintaining operational continuity.

Microsoft

VMware Cloud Foundation makes it easy to deploy and run a hybrid cloud. VMware Cloud Foundation provides integrated cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, and security) and cloud management services to run enterprise applications in both private and public environments.

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