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At a Glance
Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI
Star Rating
(12)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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VMware HCI Software
VMware HCI Software
Star Rating
(12)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.7% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about VMware HCI Software
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that VMware HCI Software excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, while Azure Stack HCI falls behind with a score of 7.5. Reviewers mention that VMware's intuitive interface significantly reduces the learning curve for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that VMware HCI Software has a higher score in quality of support at 9.0 compared to Azure Stack HCI's 8.5. Users on G2 highlight VMware's responsive customer service and extensive documentation as key advantages.
  • G2 users report that VMware HCI Software shines in dynamic scaling with a score of 8.3, while Azure Stack HCI does not provide the same level of flexibility, which is crucial for businesses experiencing fluctuating workloads.
  • Users say that both products perform well in data security, but VMware HCI Software has a slight edge with a score of 8.8. Reviewers mention that VMware's robust security features, including encryption and compliance tools, are particularly beneficial for enterprise environments.
  • Reviewers mention that Azure Stack HCI is favored for its hardware integration capabilities, scoring 8.6, which allows for seamless compatibility with a variety of hardware setups. In contrast, VMware HCI Software's appliance independence scored lower at 7.1, indicating potential limitations in hardware flexibility.
  • Users report that VMware HCI Software's backup and recovery features, scoring 8.6, are highly regarded for their reliability and ease of use, while Azure Stack HCI's offerings in this area are perceived as less comprehensive, impacting user confidence in data recovery scenarios.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Stack HCI
No pricing available
VMware HCI Software
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure Stack HCI
No trial information available
VMware HCI Software
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
7
9.6
8
Ease of Use
7.4
7
9.2
8
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.3
5
Quality of Support
8.3
7
9.0
7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
6
10.0
6
Features by Category
Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) SolutionsHide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features
8.2
8
Not enough data
Core Functions
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
General Functionality
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Configuration
6.7
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI
VMware HCI Software
VMware HCI Software
Azure Stack HCI and VMware HCI Software are categorized as Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
Unique Categories
Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI has no unique categories
VMware HCI Software
VMware HCI Software has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.0%
VMware HCI Software
VMware HCI Software
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
25.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI
Computer Software
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Semiconductors
10.0%
Management Consulting
10.0%
Consumer Services
10.0%
Other
0.0%
VMware HCI Software
VMware HCI Software
Information Technology and Services
25.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
8.3%
Hospitality
8.3%
Other
41.7%
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Discussions
Azure Stack HCI
Azure Stack HCI Discussions
What is HCI Azure stack?
1 Comment
Amit K.
AK
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...Read more
How does Azure stack HCI work?
1 Comment
zeeshan h.
ZH
Good work.Read more
How many disks can used in Microsoft Azure stack HCI configurations?
1 Comment
TANISHQ C.
TC
Azure Stack HCI offers efficient hybrid cloud management, security, scalability, cost optimization, and real-time monitoring for resilient infrastructures.Read more
VMware HCI Software
VMware HCI Software Discussions
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VMware HCI Software has no discussions with answers