# Azure Stack HCI vs VMware vSAN Comparison | | Azure Stack HCI | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 12 | 190 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (50.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.2% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Azure Stack HCI | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.9 (114 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (165 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 8.7 (146 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.8 (95 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (114 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 8.6 (93 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.6 (112 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Azure Stack HCI #### 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 | | **VMware vSAN** | 8.6/10 | 98 | #### Core Functions | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---| | **Server Virtualization** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 9.2 (93 reviews) | | **Storage Virtualization** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (93 reviews) | | **Network Virtualization** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (91 reviews) | #### General Functionality | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---| | **Dynamic Scaling** | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (93 reviews) | | **High Availability** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (93 reviews) | | **Data Security** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (91 reviews) | | **Backup and Recovery** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (90 reviews) | #### Configuration | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---| | **Appliance Independence** | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (92 reviews) | | **Hardware Integration** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.3 (92 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions | Feature | Azure Stack HCI | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/categories/hyperconverged-infrastructure-hci-solutions) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Azure Stack HCI | VMware vSAN | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 50.0% | 15.1% | | **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 38.7% | | **Enterprise** | 30.0% | 46.2% | ### 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% #### VMware vSAN - **Information Technology and Services:** 14.5% - **Financial Services:** 9.1% - **Telecommunications:** 5.4% - **Computer & Network Security:** 5.4% - **Consulting:** 4.3% - **Government Administration:** 4.3% - **Computer Software:** 4.3% - **Banking:** 4.3% - **Higher Education:** 3.8% - **Manufacturing:** 3.2% - **Other:** 41.4% --- ## 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 (324 reviews) - [HPE SimpliVity](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-simplivity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1347 reviews) - [SC//HyperCore](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews) - [StarWind Virtual SAN](https://www.g2.com/products/starwind-virtual-san/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (195 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) - [Sangfor Cloud Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sangfor-cloud-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (70 reviews) ### Alternatives to VMware vSAN - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews) - [VxRail](https://www.g2.com/products/vxrail/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (41 reviews) - [HPE SimpliVity](https://www.g2.com/products/hpe-simplivity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (24 reviews) - [StarWind Virtual SAN](https://www.g2.com/products/starwind-virtual-san/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (195 reviews) - [SC//HyperCore](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews) - [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1347 reviews) - [StorMagic](https://www.g2.com/products/stormagic/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (97 reviews) - [Huawei FusionCube Hyper-converged Infrastructure](https://www.g2.com/products/huawei-fusioncube-hyper-converged-infrastructure/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (39 reviews) - [Sangfor Cloud Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/sangfor-cloud-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (70 reviews) - [StarWind HyperConverged Appliance](https://www.g2.com/products/starwind-hyperconverged-appliance/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (68 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..." ### 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-vmware-vsan)