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Spot vs VMware ESXi comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 13, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Spot
Ranking in Server Virtualization Software
15th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Management (32nd), Cloud Operations Analytics (1st), Cloud Analytics (5th), Compute Service (11th), Containers as a Service (CaaS) (6th), Cloud Cost Management (8th)
VMware ESXi
Ranking in Server Virtualization Software
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Server Virtualization Software category, the mindshare of Spot is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware ESXi is 1.3%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Server Virtualization Software
 

Featured Reviews

Manpreet_Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Used to manage Kubernetes infrastructure, but it doesn't have support from OCI
Spot Ocean is deployed on the cloud in our organization. I would recommend the solution to other users. You need to have an experience with Kubernetes, or else this product is of no use. It is not difficult to learn to use Spot Ocean. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
Syed Ali Waqas - PeerSpot reviewer
Efficiently manages development environments with robust network integration
I recommend new users download and evaluate the free version from VMware's website. Once satisfied, they should purchase the professional version for a smooth and secure IT infrastructure. The professional version is cost-effective, allowing one to create multiple servers on a single server. I'd rate the solution ten out of ten.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution offers both block access and file access, making it a nice solution for customers."
"The solution helps us to manage and scale automatically whenever there is a limit to the increase in the application workflow."
"For enterprises seeking scalable and robust solutions, VMware ESXi is highly recommended."
"The main function of ESXi is the ability to consolidate multiple machines onto a single server, saving space and energy."
"The migration and combination of vCenter, where I can manage everything at once, has helped me do my job."
"All the features of VMware ESXi are very beneficial, particularly for virtualizing our infrastructure."
"The initial setup is not complex at all. It is actually very good and straightforward."
"Using VMware ESXi for server management significantly simplifies the process. Traditionally, procuring physical servers was necessary, but now, we can create virtual machines on VMware ESXi based on our requirements. As long as resources are available, we can create as many virtual machines as needed."
"The product is very reliable."
"The most important features are having a lot of code and CPU threads to ensure the system doesn't lag, and the role of memory is important."
 

Cons

"There are no particular areas for improvement I can identify."
"The solution doesn't have support from OCI, and it should start working to onboard OCI."
"There have been issues with the tool's technical support and pricing of licenses, making them areas where improvements are required."
"For horizontal scalability, VMware ESXi is not the right product, and we have been evaluating alternative options."
"There is always potential for further refinement, such as improving the web interface or fine-tuning advanced settings."
"Licensing now needs improvement."
"The solution's cost is a concern."
"The software could be more user-friendly, allowing customers to easily find the resources and features they need."
"The price point could be improved."
"It would be really helpful if there were options to do things in one or two clicks rather than doing everything through more manual interaction."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"If one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the tool's price as an eight."
"The solution is priced on the higher side."
"Broadcom recently purchased VMware, and the pricing scheme has changed. If I need any more features in the tool, I can actually purchase them."
"I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."
"The pricing is expensive, with the cost for customers ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 yearly."
"The tool has become expensive."
"I rate the product price as one on a scale of one to ten, where one is high price and ten is low price."
"Since Broadcom's acquisition, the solution's price has been adjusted, and perpetual licenses are no longer offered."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
20%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
18%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Spot Ocean?
The solution helps us to manage and scale automatically whenever there is a limit to the increase in the application workflow.
What needs improvement with Spot Ocean?
There are no particular areas for improvement I can identify.
What is your primary use case for Spot Ocean?
Spot by NetApp is primarily used for backup and also for Fiservware.
What do you like most about VMware ESXi?
My customers are satisfied with the solution’s performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware ESXi?
VMware ESXi is extremely expensive now compared to a few years ago. It's a core-based license now. We have bought VCF for about more than 2,000 cores. It's not a user-based license, and when you co...
What needs improvement with VMware ESXi?
It would be better if it had some scaling out features such as Kubernetes, automatic scale-out features, or automatic scheduling scale-out features, without being in a containerized platform such a...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

Spot Ocean, Spot Elastigroup, Spot Eco
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Sample Customers

Freshworks, Zalando, Red Spark, News, Trax, ETAS, Demandbase, BeesWa, Duolingo, intel, IBM, N26, Wix, EyeEm, moovit, SAMSUNG, News UK, ticketmaster
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