# HPE SimpliVity, VMware vSAN vs Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) Comparison

| | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 24 | 190 | 949 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (52.4% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (39.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### HPE SimpliVity

**Not enough data**

### VMware vSAN

**Not enough data**

### Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

Pros:
- Scalability (7 reviews)
- Security (6 reviews)

Cons:
- Pricing Issues (4 reviews)
- Complex Features (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (114 reviews) | 9.2 (682 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (165 reviews) | 8.7 (686 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 8.6 (342 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (95 reviews) | 8.5 (315 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (114 reviews) | 8.6 (606 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (15 reviews) | 8.6 (93 reviews) | 9.0 (299 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.7 (15 reviews) | 9.6 (112 reviews) | 9.0 (640 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 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

### Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE SimpliVity** | 8.8/10 | 13 |
| **VMware vSAN** | 8.6/10 | 98 |
| **Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core Functions

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Server Virtualization** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Virtualization** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 9.0 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Network Virtualization** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | 8.2 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### General Functionality

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Scaling** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 8.5 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **High Availability** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | 8.9 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 8.5 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Configuration

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Appliance Independence** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hardware Integration** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (92 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE SimpliVity** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware vSAN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **High Availability** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Low Latency** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **High Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Fast Application Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Simplified Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring Tool** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cost-Saving** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Continuity** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Object Storage Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **HPE SimpliVity** | N/A | N/A |
| **VMware vSAN** | N/A | N/A |
| **Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)** | 9.2/10 | 66 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (61 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.6 (59 reviews) | 
| **Speed of access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (58 reviews) | 

#### Reliability

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Redundancy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (54 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (59 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (55 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 
| **Access control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 

#### Compatibility

| Feature | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Infrastructure compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (52 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (50 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to HPE SimpliVity (1):** [Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/categories/hyperconverged-infrastructure-hci-solutions)

**Unique to VMware vSAN (3):** [Hybrid Cloud Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/hybrid-cloud-storage-solutions), [Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions ](https://www.g2.com/categories/hyperconverged-infrastructure-hci-solutions), [Block Storage Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/block-storage)

**Unique to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) (1):** [Object Storage Solutions](https://www.g2.com/categories/object-storage-solutions)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | HPE SimpliVity | VMware vSAN | Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3) | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 14.3% | 15.1% | 29.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 52.4% | 38.7% | 31.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 46.2% | 39.4% | 

### By Industry

#### 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:** 14.5%
- **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%

#### Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.7%
- **Computer Software:** 17.9%
- **Financial Services:** 6.7%
- **Internet:** 4.2%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 2.5%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Banking:** 2.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 37.4%

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## Alternatives

### 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 (328 reviews)
- [Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (1369 reviews)
- [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews)
- [VMware Cloud Foundation](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-cloud-foundation/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (642 reviews)
- [Azure Stack HCI](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-stack-hci/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [SC// HyperCore Virtualization Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sc-hypercore-virtualization-suite/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews)
- [StarWind Virtual SAN](https://www.g2.com/products/starwind-virtual-san/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (196 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)

### Alternatives to VMware vSAN

- [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (328 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)
- [Azure Stack HCI](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-stack-hci/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (12 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 (1369 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 (265 reviews)

### Alternatives to Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

- [Google Cloud Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (601 reviews)
- [Akamai Cloud Computing](https://www.g2.com/products/akamai-cloud-computing/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (406 reviews)
- [Azure Blob Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-blob-storage/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (109 reviews)
- [DigitalOcean Spaces](https://www.g2.com/products/digitalocean-spaces/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (45 reviews)
- [MinIO AIStor](https://www.g2.com/products/minio-aistor/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [zStorage](https://www.g2.com/products/zstorage-2025-10-01/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Cloudian HyperStore](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudian-hyperstore/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Wasabi Object Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/wasabi-object-storage/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (65 reviews)
- [IBM Cloud Object Storage](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-cloud-object-storage/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [IDrive Online and SaaS Backup, Object Storage e2](https://www.g2.com/products/idrive-online-and-saas-backup-object-storage-e2/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1937 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### HPE SimpliVity

No discussions available for this product.

### VMware vSAN

No discussions available for this product.

### Amazon Simple Storage Service (S3)

- Title: [What type of storage is Amazon s3 used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-type-of-storage-is-amazon-s3-used-for) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "S3 is a object type and highly scalable storage service.
We can access the s3 content from anywhere and provides the high availability and high performance."
- Title: [How are other S3 users solving business problems?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-are-other-s3-users-solving-business-problems) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "The price is quite expensive "
- Title: [Cost plans](https://www.g2.com/discussions/cost-plans) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "https://aws.amazon.com/s3/pricing/"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/hpe-simplivity-vs-vmware-vsan-vs-amazon-simple-storage-service-s3)