# Azure Stack HCI, HPE SimpliVity vs VMware vSAN Comparison | | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 24 | 192 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.3% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (115 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (166 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (147 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (95 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (115 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (93 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 9.6 (112 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure Stack HCI #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### HPE SimpliVity #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### VMware vSAN #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Stack HCI** | 8.2/10 | 8 | | **HPE SimpliVity** | 8.8/10 | 13 | | **VMware vSAN** | 8.6/10 | 99 | #### Core Functions | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Server Virtualization** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (93 reviews) | | **Storage Virtualization** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (94 reviews) | | **Network Virtualization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (91 reviews) | #### General Functionality | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Dynamic Scaling** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (93 reviews) | | **High Availability** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (93 reviews) | | **Data Security** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (91 reviews) | | **Backup and Recovery** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (90 reviews) | #### Configuration | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Appliance Independence** | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (92 reviews) | | **Hardware Integration** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (93 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Azure Stack HCI** | N/A | N/A | | **HPE SimpliVity** | N/A | N/A | | **VMware vSAN** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Low Latency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **High Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Fast Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Simplified Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Monitoring Tool** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | | **Cost-Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (6 reviews) | #### Security | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Business Continuity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/categories/hyperconverged-infrastructure-hci-solutions) **Unique to VMware vSAN (2):** [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions), [Block Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/block-storage) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 14.3% | 14.9% | | **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 52.4% | 38.8% | | **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 33.3% | 46.3% | ### By Industry #### Azure Stack HCI - **Computer Software:** 50.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0% - **Semiconductors:** 10.0% - **Management Consulting:** 10.0% - **Consumer Services:** 10.0% #### HPE SimpliVity - **Information Technology and Services:** 23.8% - **Computer & Network Security:** 14.3% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 9.5% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 9.5% - **Telecommunications:** 4.8% - **Outsourcing/Offshoring:** 4.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.8% - **Higher Education:** 4.8% - **Government Administration:** 4.8% - **Financial Services:** 4.8% - **Other:** 14.3% #### VMware vSAN - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.4% - **Financial Services:** 9.1% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.3% - **Telecommunications:** 5.3% - **Consulting:** 4.3% - **Computer Software:** 4.3% - **Banking:** 4.3% - **Government Administration:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 3.7% - **Manufacturing:** 3.2% - **Other:** 41.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Azure Stack HCI - [VxRail](https://www.g2.com/products/vxrail/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (331 reviews) - [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews) - [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (665 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1398 reviews) - [SC// HyperCore Virtualization Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews) - [StarWind Virtual SAN](https://www.g2.com/products/starwind-virtual-san/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (199 reviews) - [VMware HCI Software](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-hci-software/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (12 reviews) - [StarWind HyperConverged Appliance](https://www.g2.com/products/starwind-hyperconverged-appliance/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (68 reviews) - [StorMagic](https://www.g2.com/products/stormagic/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (97 reviews) ### Alternatives to HPE SimpliVity - [VxRail](https://www.g2.com/products/vxrail/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (331 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1398 reviews) - [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews) - [VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation-vcf/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (665 reviews) - [SC// HyperCore Virtualization Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews) - [StarWind Virtual SAN](https://www.g2.com/products/starwind-virtual-san/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (199 reviews) - [StorMagic](https://www.g2.com/products/stormagic/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (97 reviews) - [StarWind HyperConverged Appliance](https://www.g2.com/products/starwind-hyperconverged-appliance/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (68 reviews) - [Huawei FusionCube Hyper-converged Infrastructure](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-fusioncube-hyper-converged-infrastructure/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (39 reviews) ### Alternatives to VMware vSAN - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (331 reviews) - [DataCore SANsymphony](https://www.g2.com/products/datacore-sansymphony/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (32 reviews) - [VxRail](https://www.g2.com/products/vxrail/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (601 reviews) - [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (749 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1398 reviews) - [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews) - [NetApp Cloud Volumes ONTAP](https://www.g2.com/products/netapp-cloud-volumes-ontap/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (34 reviews) - [SC// HyperCore Virtualization Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews) - [Azure Stack](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-stack/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (33 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Azure Stack HCI - Title: [What is Azure Stack HCI used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-stack-hci-used-for) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Backup and site recovery" - Title: [How many disks can used in Microsoft Azure stack HCI configurations?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-many-disks-can-used-in-microsoft-azure-stack-hci-configurations) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Azure Stack HCI offers efficient hybrid cloud management, security, scalability, cost optimization, and real-time monitoring for resilient infrastructures." - Title: [How does Azure stack HCI work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-azure-stack-hci-work) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Good work." - Title: [What is HCI Azure stack?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-hci-azure-stack) — 1 comment, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "With the help of Azure Stack HCI, clients can easily consolidate out-of-date infrastructure and connect to Azure for cloud services. This hyper converged..." ### HPE SimpliVity No discussions available for this product. ### VMware vSAN No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-stack-hci-vs-hpe-simplivity-vs-vmware-vsan)