# IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions vs SQL Server on Virtual Machines Comparison | | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 21 | 18 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (60.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.5 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (9 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial Yes ### SQL Server on Virtual Machines #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### Cloud Migration | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions** | N/A | N/A | | **SQL Server on Virtual Machines** | N/A | N/A | #### Functionality | Feature | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Data Migration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alerts and Logging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integration Variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Access and Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Real time Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Data Protection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Cloud Migration | Feature | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Server Virtualization | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions** | N/A | N/A | | **SQL Server on Virtual Machines** | N/A | N/A | #### Performance | Feature | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Functionality | Feature | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization | Feature | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization) **Unique to IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions (1):** [Cloud Migration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-migration) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions | SQL Server on Virtual Machines | |---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 20.0% | 26.7% | | **Mid-Market** | 20.0% | 26.7% | | **Enterprise** | 60.0% | 46.7% | ### By Industry #### IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions - **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0% - **Banking:** 20.0% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 13.3% - **Utilities:** 6.7% - **Pharmaceuticals:** 6.7% - **Information Services:** 6.7% - **Hospitality:** 6.7% - **Higher Education:** 6.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.7% - **Computer Software:** 6.7% #### SQL Server on Virtual Machines - **Education Management:** 20.0% - **Computer Software:** 20.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 13.3% - **Financial Services:** 13.3% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 6.7% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.7% - **Higher Education:** 6.7% - **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.7% - **Facilities Services:** 6.7% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions - [Azure Virtual Machines](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-virtual-machines/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (391 reviews) - [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews) - [HubSpot Data Hub](https://www.g2.com/products/hubspot-data-hub/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (576 reviews) - [Agentforce 360 Platform (formerly Salesforce Platform)](https://www.g2.com/products/agentforce-360-platform-formerly-salesforce-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (3998 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2380 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews) - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews) - [Skyvia](https://www.g2.com/products/skyvia/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (321 reviews) - [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews) ### Alternatives to SQL Server on Virtual Machines - [Proxmox VE](https://www.g2.com/products/proxmox-ve/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (36 reviews) - [VMware vSphere](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (761 reviews) - [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2380 reviews) - [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (974 reviews) - [Google Compute Engine](https://www.g2.com/products/google-compute-engine/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (952 reviews) - [Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)](https://www.g2.com/products/nutanix-cloud-infrastructure-nci/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews) - [Red Hat OpenShift](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-red-hat-openshift/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (303 reviews) - [VirtualBox](https://www.g2.com/products/virtualbox/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (291 reviews) - [Vultr](https://www.g2.com/products/vultr/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (286 reviews) - [Scale Computing Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/scale-computing-platform/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (265 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions No discussions available for this product. ### SQL Server on Virtual Machines No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-ibm-cloud-for-vmware-solutions-vs-sql-server-on-virtual-machines)