Scale Computing Platform vs VMware vSphere comparison

The compared Scale Computing and Broadcom solutions aren't in the same category. Scale Computing is ranked #16 in HCI , with an average rating of 9.5, and holds a 2.2% mindshare in the category. Broadcom is ranked #1 in SVS , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 18.1% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of Scale Computing users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

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94% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Scale Computing Platform

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

HCI (16th), Edge Computing Platforms (1st)

VMware vSphere

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

457

Ranking in other categories

Server Virtualization Software (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Scale Computing Platform and VMware vSphere aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Scale Computing Platform is designed for HCI and holds a mindshare of 2.2%, up 1.3% compared to last year.
VMware vSphere, on the other hand, focuses on Server Virtualization Software, holds 18.1% mindshare, up 18.3% since last year.

HCI Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Scale Computing Platform	2.2%
VxRail	13.8%
VMware vSAN	11.4%
Other	72.6%

HCI

Server Virtualization Software Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VMware vSphere	18.1%
Hyper-V	17.2%
Proxmox VE	13.9%
Other	50.800000000000004%

Server Virtualization Software

Featured Reviews

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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IbrahimAysu

IT Director at Def Industry

Has improved infrastructure monitoring and resource management but requires better support and cost efficiency

The high availability feature's resilience is not bad, but it could be better. For example, whenever you lose any hardware, you will have interruptions on the services, and it reboots again on the other hardware host which is available at the crash time. That's good, but we would prefer to have zero downtime instead of the rebooting on the other server. We would prefer to have a zero downtime always-on configuration. VMware vSphere has a built-in feature called Fault Tolerance, but it's very limited for very limited VMs or very limited core count or CPU count, so it's not so useful for all the environment because of the limitations. The Fault Tolerance (FT) feature is very limited to very little core counts or very little VM counts, so you can't run the Fault Tolerance for all the servers or all the VMs, and that's very bad. If VMware vSphere could have any kind of built-in patch management environment with a repository, offline repository option, with test, non-production, and production environment separated, this would be perfect. Management of patch management with operating systems and including third-party applications which are running on the servers would enhance the VMware vSphere environment. VMware vSphere is very expensive. The worst aspect of VMware vSphere is the price. I can't tell you the exact cost at this time because the other team members in my teams are working on it, but I remember that the prices are very high. VMware vSphere is easy to scale, but it could be better, similar to a Kubernetes environment. It should have an automatic scale-out feature when the load gets high; if it gets some scale out automatically, it would be better than this, similar to Kubernetes or OpenShift.

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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

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

"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 solution is scalable."

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

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

"The most valuable feature of Scale Computing HC3 is if one of the devices fails, you won't even notice, the service maintains operation. The customers don't have to waste two, or three days on delays. Additionally, you do not have to waste time with recovery software, it is a lot easier."

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

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"The provisioning setup of VMs is good."

"The VMware community is always there and it is a valuable resource."

"VMware vSphere has useful tools for management and support."

"Having a virtualized infrastructure and being able to bring up Windows, Linux, and VMware within a virtualized environment brings more technology into the classroom. Without it, we couldn't do what we do."

"The product has good scalability."

"The solution's flexibility allows us to implement it widely."

"I definitely like the stability, performance and ease-of-use."

"It's not a particular feature, really, however, I can say that the solution is just easy to maintain, and makes it easy to backup all those VMs. We can easily save our data and we can deploy VM machines very fast and create the delivery of the server in a pretty simple, dynamic way."

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Cons

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

"Scale Computing HC3 said in an announcement they were going to integrate with a backup service which would be good. If they could do this it would be beneficial."

"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."

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

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

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"In future releases, I would like to see less pricing. The license can be improved."

"It would be good if the licensing cost of the solution could be cheaper."

"Where I think there is room for improvement is in the HTML5 interface in vCenter. What it lacks, for me, is integrating to VMware's other products, especially NSX."

"This solution should have a better backup policy. Furthermore, there should be an ability to expose the universal machine. In the current version, you need to shutdown and use an offline virtual machine to backup."

"The license fee could be more affordable."

"As far as the web client goes, one of the frustrating things is that it's dependent on different browsers. One day it may work with only a given browser or there may be issues with Flash. So I look forward to being able to use the HTML 5 client."

"Higher cost than other similar solutions."

"The solution's technical team is an area with certain shortcomings where improvements are required."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

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

"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."

"The pricing is too expensive. The reason why we implemented Hyper-V is because of the licensing costs. They are way too high."

"Our ROI is good."

"VMware is consistently expensive and their pricing arrogance is what will drive us and other customers away."

"The licensing could be lower."

"If you go with a standard license, it's very affordable."

"In the past six months, we have saved around 110TBs of storage, which is almost equivalent to $200,000 USD. That is a huge savings."

"It is expensive in terms of cost, licensing, and professional services."

"We don't have an active subscription. We have a prepaid or permanent license."

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Technology Consultant, ASEAN at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

May 10, 2015

Hyper-V 2012 R2 vs. VMware vSphere 5.5

I was won with Hyper-V 2012R2 recently and the table below based on customer RFP (edited). This articles all about technical, there is not related with TCO/ROI, licensing cost, “political”, etc. Another to noted is the Windows Server 2012 licenses is based on 2 socket CPU, meanwhile…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Educational Organization

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	175
Midsize Enterprise	137
Large Enterprise	256

Questions from the Community

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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What is IOMMU?

DEEPEN DHULLA did explain well IOMMU. IOMMU has to be activated at the bios level. It exists on Intel and AMD platforms. It is used a lot inside virtualization platforms like VMware VSphere. It pr...

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Why KVM??? Help please!

We use VMware and KVM. We find that KVM is a lot simpler to use and it provides the virtualization we need for Linux and Windows. For us, VMware does not offer any advantage. Moreover, KVM is free.

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Proxmox vs ESXi/vSphere: What is your experience?

For me the biggest impact is the cost of licensing in the case of VMware despite its overall intuitiveness and ease of handling and management. However, KVM-based Open Source solutions are becoming...

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Overview

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.

Scale Computing

VMware vSphere is a versatile virtualization platform known for its ease of use, flexibility, and high availability. It supports seamless migration, optimal resource allocation, and centralized management, making it highly suitable for diverse infrastructure needs.

VMware vSphere is widely adopted for its virtualization capabilities that enhance hardware efficiency and ensure minimal downtime through features like High Availability and Distributed Resource Scheduler. Despite criticisms about high licensing costs and limited fault tolerance, it remains a preferred choice due to its stability, scalability, and robust integration options. Users appreciate its efficiency in managing virtual machines and hosting enterprise applications, although challenges with web client performance and hardware compatibility are noted. Organizations often look for better integration with cloud services and enhanced automation and scalability.

What are the core features of VMware vSphere?

vMotion: Enables seamless migration of virtual machines without downtime.
Distributed Resource Scheduler: Optimizes resource allocation across hosts.
High Availability: Minimizes downtime by automatically restarting virtual machines.
Centralized Management: Facilitates easy management of virtualized environments.
Advanced Security: Provides robust security measures and compliance features.

What benefits and ROI can businesses look for?

Reduced Operational Costs: Efficiently utilizes hardware, saving on expenses.
Scalability: Easily scales to meet growing business demands.
Business Continuity: Ensures high availability and disaster recovery.
Integration Flexibility: Supports integration with various technologies.

VMware vSphere is implemented across sectors like healthcare, finance, and education for server virtualization, data center management, and private cloud creation. Its use in facilitating business-critical operations ensures high availability and efficient resource use, supporting both development and production environments.

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