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Compare Scale Computing Platform and StarWind Virtual SAN 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (76.8% of reviews)
Mid-Market (45.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$189.00 1 Software License Only. Per core, per year, 5-year term. Per Year
No pricing available
Scale Computing Platform
Star Rating
(256)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (76.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$189.00 1 Software License Only. Per core, per year, 5-year term. Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansStarWind Virtual SAN
Star Rating
(185)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (45.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about StarWind Virtual SANSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Scale Computing Platform excels in ease of use, with users appreciating its simple management interface. One user noted, "The management interface is super simple," highlighting its user-friendly design compared to more complex alternatives.
- Users say that StarWind Virtual SAN stands out for its scalability, making it easy to add storage capacity as needed. A recent review mentioned, "I like best it's scalability, it is easy for us to add disk to our servers to increase our storage capacity," which is a significant advantage for growing businesses.
- Reviewers mention that both products offer strong support, but Scale Computing Platform has received recent praise for its responsive customer service. One user shared, "Support has been great," indicating a positive experience when transitioning from another product.
- According to verified reviews, StarWind Virtual SAN is recognized for its quick implementation, with users highlighting the "simplicity of installation" and "responsive support" as key benefits. This can be particularly beneficial for teams looking to minimize downtime during setup.
- G2 reviewers note that while both platforms provide solid high availability features, Scale Computing Platform has a slight edge in user satisfaction, with a score of 9.6 compared to StarWind's 9.5. This suggests that users feel more confident in Scale's ability to maintain uptime.
- Users report that StarWind Virtual SAN is a great option for small and lab environments, with one reviewer stating it has been a "straightforward software-defined storage option." This indicates that it may be particularly well-suited for specific use cases, even if it faces challenges in broader applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Scale Computing Platform
Standard
$189.00
1 Software License Only. Per core, per year, 5-year term. Per Year
Right-sized solutions to simplify IT operations without sacrificing reliability.
- Unlimited CPU and Storage Options
- Distributed Storage with High Availability
- Virtualization and VM Management
StarWind Virtual SAN
No pricing availableFree Trial
Scale Computing Platform
Free Trial is available
StarWind Virtual SAN
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
219
9.5
152
Ease of Use
9.5
222
9.1
153
Ease of Setup
9.3
212
8.7
144
Ease of Admin
9.5
212
9.1
136
Quality of Support
9.6
220
9.6
142
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
211
9.6
129
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
213
9.6
137
Features by Category
Core Functions
9.6
150
9.4
108
9.4
139
9.7
127
8.7
131
8.6
101
General Functionality
9.2
139
8.9
103
9.6
139
9.5
124
8.9
129
8.8
103
8.9
137
8.7
99
Configuration
8.6
127
9.3
108
8.7
132
9.4
110
Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
8.3
16
5.8
11
7.3
15
5.2
11
7.6
16
5.6
12
Performance
9.5
162
Not enough data
8.6
155
Not enough data
9.1
154
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
162
Not enough data
9.3
166
Not enough data
9.2
161
Not enough data
9.0
158
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.8
10
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Scale Computing Platform and StarWind Virtual SAN are categorized as Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
Unique Categories
Scale Computing Platform is categorized as Server Virtualization
StarWind Virtual SAN has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Scale Computing Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
StarWind Virtual SAN
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Primary/Secondary Education
13.7%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Information Technology and Services
6.6%
Government Administration
5.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.6%
Other
59.3%
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Computer & Network Security
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Higher Education
3.8%
Banking
3.3%
Other
60.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is HC3?
2 Comments
ES
“HC3” is a term previously used to describe Scale Computing's 3-Tier Hyperconverged Infrastructure offering. As of May 2022, we relaunched the former HC3...Read more
What is HC3 scale computing?
1 Comment
ES
“HC3” is a term previously used to describe Scale Computing's 3-Tier Hyperconverged Infrastructure offering. As of May 2022, we relaunched the former HC3...Read more
What hypervisor does scale use?
1 Comment
ES
Scale Computing is purpose-built on the KVM hypervisor to support Windows and Linux operating systems. This ownership of both the storage and hypervisor...Read more
How does StarWind virtual SAN work?
1 Comment
BM
It works by providing iSCSI targets that are syncronised across hosts using dedicated synchronization and heartbeat networks.Read more
What is virtual SAN in Hyper-V?
1 Comment
VZ
StarWind VSAN could run on any popular hypervisor, be it Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere/ ESXi, Linux KVM, or Xen. Here you can find more info about...Read more
Is StarWind Free?
1 Comment
VZ
It has a free version. More details here: https://www.starwindsoftware.com/starwind-virtual-san-freeRead more
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