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What is Scale Computing Platform?

Scale Computing Platform brings together simplicity and scalability, replacing existing infrastructure to empower enterprises to run applications and process data outside centralized data centers, at the edge of their networks, closest to where data is created and utilized. With Scale Computing Fleet Manager, the industry’s first cloud-hosted monitoring and management tool built for hyperconverged edge computing infrastructure at scale, customers can quickly identify areas of concern using a single pane of glass, scaling from 1 to over 50,000 clusters. Zero-touch provisioning enables administrators to centrally monitor and manage hundreds or thousands of distributed edge infrastructure deployments with minimal or no on-site IT personnel.

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Scale Computing Platform is the #1 ranked solution in top Edge Computing Platforms solutions and #15 ranked solution in HCI Software. PeerSpot users give Scale Computing Platform an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. Scale Computing Platform is most commonly compared to VMware vSAN: Scale Computing Platform vs VMware vSAN. Scale Computing Platform is popular among the midsize enterprise segment, accounting for 46% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a educational organization, accounting for 36% of all views.
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As of May 2025, the mindshare of Scale Computing Platform in the HCI category stands at 1.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Valuable Features

The most valuable features of Scale Computing HC3 are the straightforward initial setup, excellent stability, efficient technical support, built-in functions eliminating extra licenses, and fast performance. Users appreciate the appliance-type feel, resilience during device failure, user-friendly GUI, and ease of management. Scale Computing HC3 is favored for its simplicity, ease of use, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, particularly for small IT departments, without the need for extensive networking expertise or recovery software.
  • "It gives the ease of management for a small IT department."
  • "The product's initial setup phase is too easy."
  • "I like that Scale Computing HCR is slimmed down and gives me the features I need and not features that I don't need."

Room for Improvement

Users have experienced issues with support and sales, expressing frustration over forced purchases and upgrade limitations. The backup options are criticized for being sub-par and not cloud-friendly. Replication, snapshot technology, performance monitoring, and scalability are also areas needing improvement. Enhancements in the control center and ease of identifying nodes are desired. Users suggest integration with external vendors and better compatibility with larger clusters and diverse workloads.
  • "There could be an easier way to see which servers are on each node"
  • "On the fly, you cannot do anything on Scale Computing HC3, though it is a very rarely needed area."
  • "The product could use a better control center."

ROI

Users have reported significant returns on investment with the Scale Computing Platform. Many highlight its cost-effectiveness, pointing to the reduction in operational costs and the savings on infrastructure investments as key benefits. They also note improvements in efficiency and productivity, with the platform’s simplified management and ease of use allowing for less time spent on routine maintenance and more on strategic initiatives. Additionally, the reliability and robustness of the platform are often praised for minimizing downtime and associated costs. Overall, the consensus among users is that the Scale Computing Platform offers a valuable and positive impact on their financial and operational performance.

Pricing

Scale Computing HC3 offers a pricing model where purchasing additional nodes can be costly. Users appreciate that customer service is included for one year, with options to extend. The licensing is standardized for Windows. While some find HC3 less expensive than competitors, others rate it as affordable yet worth the investment, particularly for virtualization needs. Overall, it suits various budgets and delivers considerable value.
  • "The product is worth the money, but I would not say it's very cheap or very expensive."
  • "rate HC3's pricing a five out of ten since it is affordable."
  • "I give the pricing a nine out of ten."

Popular Use Cases

Scale Computing HC3 is primarily used for virtualization, creating private clouds, and running virtual machines. Users implement it for environments with fewer than thirty VMs, internal servers, POCs, and software installations such as SAGE Computer, Time Clock solutions, and QuickBooks. They utilize a dashboard for management and prioritize server performance. It is favored for replicating normal server functionalities, virtualization over physical servers, and backing up data with Acronis Backup.

Service and Support

Customer service and support for Scale Computing HC3 receive mixed feedback. Some users report dissatisfaction with inconsistent assistance and lack of knowledge from certain technicians. Others praise the fast, American-based technical support. Some find the support prompt, responsive, and highly rated by Gartner, while others seldom need help due to the system's reliability. Despite varying experiences, many users are satisfied with the accessibility and responsiveness of Scale's support team.

Deployment

Users found Scale Computing HC3's initial setup straightforward and quick. Many found deployment taking less than a day to a few hours. The setup process was managed by one to two people, often involving minimal maintenance. While experienced IT professionals found it particularly easy, some noted the setup's simplicity compared to competitors like Nutanix, VMware, Dell, and HP, which demand longer deployment times. Most users rated it highly, with a score of nine out of ten.

Scalability

Scale Computing HC3 offers good scalability, especially for users needing to expand within its product line. However, its limit of eight nodes per cluster can be restrictive, requiring additional clusters for larger expansions. While adding nodes is simple, the need to frequently purchase new, expensive equipment can be frustrating. Users appreciate its scalability within given constraints, but comparisons with alternatives like Nutanix show some limitations in large-scale deployments.

Stability

The stability of Scale Computing HC3 is highly regarded. Users report it as rock solid without bugs, crashes, or freezes. Many rate its stability as nine out of ten. It operates reliably, with built-in redundancy ensuring continuous availability. Users appreciate its dependable nature, consistently working well over extended periods.
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Top industries

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Educational Organization
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Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
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Financial Services Firm
5%
Government
5%
Retailer
3%
University
3%
Wholesaler/Distributor
3%
Construction Company
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Comms Service Provider
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Healthcare Company
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Outsourcing Company
2%
Insurance Company
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Hospitality Company
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Media Company
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Consumer Goods Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
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Legal Firm
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Real Estate/Law Firm
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Energy/Utilities Company
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Non Profit
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Performing Arts
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Transportation Company
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Mining And Metals Company
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Scale Computing Platform helps create affordable infrastructure that's scalable and highly available by combining servers, storage, hypervisor, and backup/DR into a single appliance. This innovation lowers costs of primary and edge infrastructure across the organization, so you can put money back into your business.

 

What are the key features of Scale Computing Platform?

  • Straightforward Setup: Simple installation process
  • Stability: Reliable performance
  • Fast Performance: High-speed VM operations
  • Built-in Licensing: Included licensing features
  • User-Friendly GUI: Intuitive graphical interface
  • Slimmed-Down Functionality: Core functions refined
  • Scalability: Expandable infrastructure

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

  • Efficient Deployment: Quick and hassle-free setup
  • Superior Technical Support: High-quality assistance
  • Seamless Operation: Consistent performance, even during failures
  • Ease of Management: Simplified administrative tasks
  • Network Configuration Visibility: Clear network management insights


Scale Computing Platform was previously known as Scale Computing HC3.

Scale Computing Platform customers

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Benjamin Bodenehim - PeerSpot user
Chief Technology Officer at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
Verified user of Scale Computing Platform
Jan 22, 2023
The solution is user-friendly, stable, and easy to deploy

Pros

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

Cons

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

What is our primary use case?

The primary use case is to create our own cloud and virtualization out of the cloud.

What is most valuable?

The most valuable feature of the solution is the nice GUI. The solution has a lot of user-friendly features.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Joel-Gonzalez - PeerSpot user
Network Engineer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Verified user of Scale Computing Platform
Aug 6, 2023
A reliable stripped-down solution that comes with excellent support

Pros

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

Cons

"The product could use a better control center."

What is our primary use case?

We run all our VMs off of it, and we use Acronis Backup.

What is most valuable?

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

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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AbdulSattar - PeerSpot user
Channel Sales Manager at Softech Microsystems
Verified user of Scale Computing Platform
May 7, 2024
Extremely easy to learn and use for beginners

Pros

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

Cons

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

What is our primary use case?

I use the solution in my company for virtualization. If you want to create virtual machines in your organization rather than put physical servers in, opt for HCI solutions the right way.

What is most valuable?

The solution's most valuable features stem from its simplicity, ease of use, and efficiency, especially when compared to tools like VMware, Nutanix, HPE SimpliVity, or other products. Scale Computing HC3 is very simple, easy to use, and not very labor-intensive. There are no licensing requirements. The tool's deployment is very easy. Overall, the tool is more efficient and cost-effective than the other tools.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Joel-Gonzalez - PeerSpot user
Network Engineer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
Verified user of Scale Computing Platform
Aug 11, 2024
Provides ease of management with great support and easy setup

Pros

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

Cons

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

What is our primary use case?

It provides a dashboard. You can adjust the signature of the drives to prioritize certain servers over others.

What is most valuable?

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

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Luis Candelario - PeerSpot user
President at Claro
Verified user of Scale Computing Platform
Jul 17, 2022
High availability, helpful support, and better than traditional servers

Pros

"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."

Cons

"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."

What is our primary use case?

Scale Computing HC3 is used by customers to install their software, such as SAGE Computer, Time Clock solutions, and QuickBooks. It's similar to a normal server with Windows and all the users have access. For example, you install a Windows server, and from then on it works the same as any server in the market. 

What is most valuable?

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.

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
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Benjamin Bodenehim - PeerSpot user
Chief Technology Officer at a healthcare company with 501-1,000 employees
Verified user of Scale Computing Platform
Sep 16, 2021
Fast with excellent stability and fantastic technical support

Pros

"The solution is scalable."

Cons

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

What is most valuable?

Technical support is great.

Scale shows you the network switches already configured, which is better than Nutanix, where you really have to have someone who is doing the networking properly and double-checking all your network configurations within Nutanix.

The solution is scalable.

The stability is excellent. 

The solution is fast. For example, Nutanix reads and writes are slower than Scale.

What needs improvement?

Scale HC3 improvements would involve literally fixing up the replication. It's the Holy Trinity of snapshot, replication, and bandwidth monitoring. All three must be aligned.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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PeerSpot user
IT Director at a renewables & environment company with 201-500 employees
Verified user of Scale Computing Platform
Oct 13, 2020
Good stability with a straightforward setup, but scaling is difficult

Pros

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

Cons

"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. "

What is our primary use case?

We were running Dynamics AX, so my environment had 12 VMs. We had one or two 2012 Windows servers and I had two 2012 SQL servers, and an R2 as well.

What is most valuable?

The initial setup is pretty straightforward.

The stability is very good.

*Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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LL
Technical Presales at CLM Software
Verified user of Scale Computing Platform
Jun 20, 2022
The support is accessible and responsive.

Pros

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

Cons

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

What is our primary use case?

We use HC3 for our internal servers and POCs for customers to test the solution before buying.

What needs improvement?

I would like bigger clusters with more than eight nodes.

*Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer:
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