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Pulseway vs VMware vCenter comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 6, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Pulseway
Ranking in Server Monitoring
18th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Network Monitoring Software (55th), Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) (13th)
VMware vCenter
Ranking in Server Monitoring
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
36
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Server Monitoring category, the mindshare of Pulseway is 0.4%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware vCenter is 0.7%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Server Monitoring
 

Featured Reviews

Pieter Plas - PeerSpot reviewer
A solution with a great monitoring system and ability to control access remotely
The initial setup was straightforward. Deployment depends on the size of a customer. We make the customer in the enterprise server, and there is a download per customer for the installation package. We can also roll it out very easily, and when we install it on one or two systems, it explores the network for more systems. We can then fire a deployment package on the other systems. So in one hour, we can do a lot. Most of the time, 90% of the work is very easy, and the last 10% are the business-critical systems from a customer. Also, we manually install important customer systems, like special applications where we like to monitor specific services in the server itself.
Muhammad Fahad - PeerSpot reviewer
Great for live migration and storage management with simple deployments
I am using vMotion for live migration and storage migrations. I can use vCenter for both now. In vCenter, I can easily manage storage and move it from one server to another, which is beneficial for the environment. If any server is down, I can utilize the storage for different servers. I can easily manage from anywhere. Deployments are simple, and optimization can improve security management. Troubleshooting is easy, and it is possible to detect noncompliance configurations, minimizing costs. The deployment does not require high-cost human resources. I use a single dual machine for multiple VMs. This offers many benefits compared to physical servers or machines.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The setup is simple."
"The solution has great workflow and server modules."
"We like the patching of the window updates in the client's systems. You can automatically do updates with a single click."
"It has been very helpful to get notifications about various issues with my servers and network to help me take action to resolve problems before they become major issues."
"It gives you remote control and has a mobile app."
"I am using vMotion for live migration and storage migrations. I can use vCenter for both now."
"The alerting mechanism is very good. VMware vCenter simplifies infrastructure management with its intuitive interface."
"The most valuable feature of VMware vCenter is the centralized management that allows us to see resources from different data centers and VMware clusters in a single dashboard."
"The user-friendliness and stability are the product’s most valuable features."
"The filtering capabilities also enhance scalability by optimizing resource allocation."
"One feature I really like about VMware vCenter is its ability to change hosts easily. It is highly available and very useful for our operations."
"The most valuable features of the solution are virtualization and ease of backing up the virtual and on-premises servers."
"In vCenter, I can easily manage storage and move it from one server to another, which is beneficial for the environment."
 

Cons

"There are some bugs or glitches."
"It would be nice if it also had a desktop application, similar to the phone app, which would allow me to monitor and control computers from my desktop."
"GUI needs to be improved and the solution lacks a process for monitoring VOIP calls."
"The solution does not allow you to make a script for just one customer."
"They have good technical support but it's not excellent."
"Enhancing the product's capabilities on the backend could be beneficial."
"It is not easy to upgrade VMware vCenter from an old version to a new version."
"The protocol interface or web page is not easy to use, and the personal portal is difficult to navigate."
"Efficiency and redundancy can be increased, minimizing or mitigating downtime."
"They could provide an easier way to learn NSX and troubleshooting processes for the product."
"The licensing model of VMware vCenter can be improved"
"The stability could be better."
"The web interface is not convenient."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product's three-year license package is inexpensive."
"VMware vCenter is not expensive."
"The solution is pretty expensive for small businesses because there are few lower-scale VMware vCenter solutions."
"The pricing is significantly high."
"The solution is expensive."
"We utilize the basic licenses of the product."
"The product is expensive."
"The product is affordable for now."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
18%
Real Estate/Law Firm
12%
Construction Company
7%
Comms Service Provider
7%
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What do you like most about VMware vCenter?
The filtering capabilities also enhance scalability by optimizing resource allocation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware vCenter?
The initial package for VMware vCenter is not less than $10,000, which can be prohibitive for smaller organizations. The licensing model now requires purchasing 96-core solutions, even if fewer cor...
What needs improvement with VMware vCenter?
The main issue with VMware vCenter is its pricing and licensing model. The licensing model has shifted, leading to higher costs, particularly for smaller organizations. Additionally, the transition...
 

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Sample Customers

Dell, Canon, Siemens, Harvard University, Northwestern University
1. Amazon 2. Apple 3. ATT 4. Bank of America 5. Cisco Systems 6. CocaCola 7. Dell 8. ebay 9. Facebook 10. Google 11. HP 12. IBM 13. Intel 14. JPMorgan Chase 15. LinkedIn 16. Microsoft 17. Netflix 18. Oracle 19. PayPal 20. SAP 21. Siemens 22. Tesla 23. Toyota 24. Twitter 25. Visa 26. Walmart 27. WeWork 28. World Bank
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