# Azure Stack HCI, HPE SimpliVity vs VMware vSphere Comparison

| | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 24 | 761 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (43.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Azure Stack HCI

**Not enough data**

### HPE SimpliVity

**Not enough data**

### VMware vSphere

Pros:
- Ease of Use (138 reviews)
- Virtualization Management (110 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (106 reviews)
- Licensing Issues (70 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 9.2 (339 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.9 (621 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.6 (563 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 9.0 (278 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.5 (314 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (284 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 8.0 (336 reviews) | 

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## 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 vSphere

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## 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 vSphere** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core Functions

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Server Virtualization** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Virtualization** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Virtualization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### General Functionality

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Scaling** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **High Availability** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Configuration

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Appliance Independence** | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Integration** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Stack HCI** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE SimpliVity** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware vSphere** | N/A | N/A |

#### Infrastructure Provision

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Public Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Private Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hybrid Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Bare Metal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **High-Performance Computing (HPC)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Machines (VMs)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Edge Computing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pay by Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Usage Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Resource Auto-Scaling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Azure Stack HCI** | N/A | N/A |
| **HPE SimpliVity** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware vSphere** | 8.4/10 | 182 |

#### Performance

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (172 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (168 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (172 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (168 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (168 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (173 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (167 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (18 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (19 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.3 (18 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/categories/hyperconverged-infrastructure-hci-solutions)



**Unique to VMware vSphere (3):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Orchestration Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-orchestration), [Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/infrastructure-as-a-service-iaas)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Azure Stack HCI | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSphere | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 14.3% | 14.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 52.4% | 41.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 33.3% | 43.7% | 

### 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 vSphere

- **Information Technology and Services:** 15.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.4%
- **Government Administration:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 5.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 4.5%
- **Computer Software:** 4.2%
- **Banking:** 4.0%
- **Manufacturing:** 3.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.4%
- **Other:** 44.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Azure Stack HCI

- [VMware vSAN](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [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 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)
- [VMware vSAN](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (192 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1398 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 vSphere

- [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (393 reviews)
- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (304 reviews)
- [SC// HyperCore Virtualization Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (311 reviews)
- [DigitalOcean](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (749 reviews)
- [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (295 reviews)
- [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews)
- [SUSE Linux Enterprise Server](https://www.g2.com/products/suse-linux-enterprise-server/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (287 reviews)

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## 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 vSphere

- Title: [Is ESXi software free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-esxi-software-free) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "no 
but you can use the evaluation version for 3 month and then you can take a decision "
- Title: [What is VMware vSphere Hypervisor used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vmware-vsphere-hypervisor-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Virtual platform to host multiple images on a single machine which has limited resources."
- Title: [What is VMware vSphere standard?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-vmware-vsphere-standard) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "vSphere 7 has been rearchitected with native Kubernetes for application modernization. Developers can’t afford infrastructure that slows them down –..."
- Title: [What is ESXi operating system?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-esxi-operating-system) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "yes "
- Title: [What is ESXi used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-esxi-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Virtualization is the creation of a virtual -- rather than actual -- version of something, such as an operating system (OS), a server, a storage device or..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/azure-stack-hci-vs-hpe-simplivity-vs-vmware-vsphere)