Nutanix AHV Virtualization vs Scale Computing Platform comparison

The compared Nutanix and Scale Computing solutions aren't in the same category. Nutanix is ranked #4 in SVS , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 5.8% mindshare in the category. Scale Computing is ranked #15 in HCI , with an average rating of 9.5, and holds a 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Nutanix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Scale Computing users who would recommend it.

Nutanix AHV Virtualization

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95% willing to recommend

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83% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Nutanix AHV Virtualization

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Server Virtualization Software (4th)

Scale Computing Platform

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

HCI (15th), Edge Computing Platforms (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Nutanix AHV Virtualization and Scale Computing Platform aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Nutanix AHV Virtualization is designed for Server Virtualization Software and holds a mindshare of 5.8%, down 8.2% compared to last year.
Scale Computing Platform, on the other hand, focuses on HCI, holds 2.7% mindshare, up 1.3% since last year.

Server Virtualization Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Nutanix AHV Virtualization	5.8%
VMware vSphere	19.4%
Hyper-V	19.4%
Other	55.400000000000006%

Server Virtualization Software

HCI Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Scale Computing Platform	2.7%
VxRail	11.3%
VMware vSAN	9.3%
Other	76.7%

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Featured Reviews

TAIYAB HASAN

Windows Redhat Linux Vmware & Azure & Cloud & Nutanix Ahv-Vmware & Backup Senior System Administrator at AlDawaa Medical Services

Has provided seamless virtualization and centralized control with strong security and reliable performance

I find almost every feature of Nutanix AHV Virtualization useful, as it's a very nice HCI solution from Nutanix. AHV is their native product, so it's very integrated with all the hardware they provide. Integration is very nice with the baseline hardware. We are using all built-in security features of Nutanix AHV Virtualization, which include encryption. It is very effective in protecting our VMs, and it is very secure. The impact of AHV, such as micro-segmentation, is very effective for us and it's working as per our requirements. We are very happy with the features. Role-Based Access is also a very nice feature for us to define to whom to give admin access and to whom to give read-only access. This kind of authentication helps us distribute tasks within the teams. Using Nutanix AHV Virtualization in a single management pane is very important to me, as it allows us to see everything related to our hardware, software, servers, and VMs from one console. We can reach everything from this one console, which provides a nice inside view for our software, hardware applications, server details, issues, alerts, or any unwanted activity. We are using the non-disruptive operations feature because Nutanix AHV Virtualization is in our production environment, and this feature helps us perform any activity without any downtime.

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AbdulSattar

Channel Sales Manager at Softech Microsystems

Extremely easy to learn and use for beginners

Some features go well with other tools like VMware, where making something on the fly or making some changes on the fly in the area of memory or something is possible. On the fly, you cannot do anything on Scale Computing HC3, though it is a very rarely needed area. Being able to make some changes on the fly is very risky, but even then, you see customers saying since it is an area that is not possible with Scale Computing HC3, it is better to go with some other tools. My company convinces our customers that opting for another solution is not required since a tool that allows us to make some changes on the fly can be very risky, and it is also not something that fits in according to certain policies or good practices.

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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

"The solution's most valuable feature is Prism Central. It has a feature which allows you to upload the firmware software with just one click, requiring no downtime."

"It is a stable solution. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Nutanix AHV's most valuable feature is NetFlow."

"One of the most valuable aspects is that it is open source."

"The technology behind the backups is very efficient, enabling a reliable virtual environment."

"If we want to move the virtual machine from one host to another, it's simple, straightforward, and stable."

"This solution has very good feedback from our customers in terms of the benefits that it provides."

"With AHV, you can run micro-segmentation, which is, on the network security level, to have network virtualization across clouds."

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"I like that Scale Computing HCR is slimmed down and gives me the features I need and not features that I don't need."

"It gives the ease of management for a small IT department."

"I rate Scale Computing support 10 out of 10. They're accessible and responsive."

"I would advise others they should use this solution instead of traditional servers because it's safer, and better for the company."

"The solution is quite stable; it's rock solid, there are no bugs or glitches, it doesn't crash or freeze, and it's quite reliable."

"The product's initial setup phase is too easy."

"The most valuable features are the appliance-type feel and that you don't need additional licenses as everything is built-in."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the nice GUI."

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Cons

"When we need to share, publish, or encrypt something, we still need to perform it using the command line."

"The initial installation is complex. It took approximately four days."

"Some of our applications do not support Nutanix. There are some compatibility issues and some of our software cannot run on it."

"Honestly, there's a lot to work on the product, especially for someone like me who has worked on VMware. VMware offers a significant level of customization when configuring virtual machines, and that level of detail is not as pronounced on Nutanix AHV Virtualization."

"The technical support for this solution needs to be improved in terms of response time."

"For the moment, the graphic user interface is not good, and it needs to be improved."

"There are some issues with the interface and integration."

"If you want to install a specific operating system, you must first check to see if it is listed in the compatibility list; only then will you be able to install it, and that is one issue for now."

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"There could be an easier way to see which servers are on each node"

"I've had so many issues with the sales team when I was looking to make some improvements and improve the performance; they would create so many excuses to force me to buy new nodes all the time and not let me add more memory to each node."

"On the fly, you cannot do anything on Scale Computing HC3, though it is a very rarely needed area."

"The snapshot technology takes up 500 times more space compared to other solutions."

"I've had so many issues with the sales team when I was looking to make some improvements, and improve the performance. They would create so many excuses to force me to buy new nodes all the time and not let me add more memory to each node."

"Scale HC3 improvements would involve literally fixing up the replication."

"The product struggles to cope with bigger workloads. In the next release, I'd like some backup solutions to be added."

"I would like bigger clusters with more than eight nodes."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"AHV is free, it's an open-source solution."

"The setup cost for four nodes was about $200,000 (in US currency)."

"If one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the price as two out of ten. There are no additional costs attached to the tool."

"When comparing this solution to others on the market, such as VMware and Citrix, the price could be reduced."

"Nutanix AHV costs less than VMware vSphere."

"The licenses are perpetual, which means they don't expire. Even if we don't have support or don't renew the support service after three years, we will still be able to use the solution."

"We don't have to pay extra for Acropolis because it is built into Nutanix."

"I rate the product's price an eight on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is costly. I don't think there are any extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees of the solution."

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"I pay for Scale Computing HC3 and it includes customer service for one year. We paid for an additional year for customer service but that includes the updates and everything for the software. Additionally, the licensing is for Windows, which is the same for everybody."

"rate HC3's pricing a five out of ten since it is affordable."

"The product is worth the money, but I would not say it's very cheap or very expensive."

"I give the pricing a nine out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Government

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	23

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

How does Nutanix AHV compare with VMware vSphere?

To understand which is better - Nutanix AHV or VMware vSphere - you need to do a product comparison. Both products support hypervisors. However, Nutanix supports some of the most popular ones and m...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix AHV Virtualization?

Regarding the cost, Nutanix AHV Virtualization is not very expensive and not very low-priced. It's reasonable for us, and the budget is there.

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What needs improvement with Nutanix AHV Virtualization?

In our comparison during migration from another virtualization platform, we found a limitation with Nutanix AHV Virtualization, which is that physical server migration to the AHV environment is not...

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What do you like most about Scale Computing HC3?

The product's initial setup phase is too easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Scale Computing HC3?

It fit our budget, so it was great.

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What needs improvement with Scale Computing HC3?

There could be an easier way to see which servers are on each node. It shows you a small graphical interface, but you have to see them all, and you have to really struggle to figure out which nodes...

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Overview

Nutanix AHV is a secure, enterprise-grade solution for intuitive virtualization and container management. It streamlines operations and simplifies management for all your workloads and environments.

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Scale Computing Platform is renowned for swift setup, stability, and performance. It provides a seamless user experience with integrated licenses and efficient management, catering to small IT departments.

Scale Computing Platform offers a user-friendly GUI and delivers superior performance with exceptional read/write speeds, outperforming competitors like Nutanix. It eliminates the need for additional recovery software and simplifies licensing. Users note its simplicity and efficiency over VMware, Nutanix, and HPE SimpliVity. However, there is a need for improved support, better upgrade processes, and more integration with external backup services. The platform faces challenges with larger workloads, with snapshot technology requiring optimization. Enhancements are needed in dashboard usability and node visibility, and users seek flexibility for on-the-fly changes.

What are the key features of Scale Computing Platform?

Ease of Setup: Simplifies installation, making it accessible for small IT teams.
Fast Performance: Provides superior read/write speeds compared to others.
Built-In Licenses: Integrates necessary licenses, reducing complexity.
User-Friendly GUI: Facilitates efficient management for IT departments.
Scalability: Adapts easily to growing business needs without hassle.

What benefits or ROI should users anticipate?

Stability: Ensures reliable system performance for continuous operations.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces need for additional software, offering a cost-effective solution.
Resource Management: Enhances prioritization and management of virtual machines.
User Satisfaction: Provides an appliance-like experience with minimal hassles.

Implementing Scale Computing Platform in industries supports virtualization needs for organizations operating with fewer than thirty VMs. It's commonly used for hosting internal servers, executing POCs, and running applications like SAGE Computer and QuickBooks. The platform aids businesses in creating private clouds, supporting efficient resource management and enhancing server operations, particularly with Acronis Backup.

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Sample Customers

JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen

Resorts World Las Vegas, Stena, Telford Offshore, Goodwill, Sandals, Jerry's Enterprises, Mendard's Royal Farms, Delhaize, Benchmark Electronics, Classic Hotels, Genting Casino, Lindt, Sainsbury's, Landmark Cinemas, Golden Queen Mining, Coca Cola. Holiday Inn, Iron County School District, Sevier County Bank, City of St. Cloud Minnesota, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, KIB Electronics, Brake Masters, Lincoln County Hospital, Ohio Summit County Board of Elections

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