Compare Scale Computing Platform and StorMagic 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (52.1% 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
(265)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$189.00 1 Software License Only. Per core, per year, 5-year term. Per Year
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Star Rating
(97)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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- G2 reviewers report that the Scale Computing Platform excels in user experience, with many users highlighting its intuitive management interface that makes tasks like creating new virtual machines quick and easy, often taking just a few clicks.
- Users say that StorMagic provides a solid solution for high availability, particularly in environments already using VMware, as it integrates seamlessly without the need for complex shared storage hardware.
- According to verified reviews, the Scale Computing Platform stands out for its responsive support, with users praising the quick turnaround on issues and the overall reliability of the service, which enhances their operational efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that while StorMagic offers a good balance of cost and functionality, some users feel it lacks the same level of ease of setup as Scale, with a few noting that routine tasks can be more cumbersome.
- Users highlight that the Scale Computing Platform not only simplifies the setup of networking and VMs but also alleviates concerns about hardware repairs, as these are covered under their service contract, making it a worry-free choice for many.
- G2 reviewers indicate that while StorMagic is praised for its lightweight and economical nature, some users wish for more robust features in areas like data security and backup and recovery, where Scale tends to receive higher marks.
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
StorMagic
No pricing availableFree Trial
Scale Computing Platform
Free Trial is available
StorMagic
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.4
228
9.0
93
Ease of Use
9.6
231
9.2
94
Ease of Setup
9.3
221
8.9
91
Ease of Admin
9.5
216
9.2
68
Quality of Support
9.6
228
9.4
90
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
215
9.3
67
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
220
9.5
93
Features by Category
Core Functions
9.6
155
9.0
81
9.3
141
9.4
81
8.6
132
8.0
77
General Functionality
9.2
141
8.1
77
9.6
141
9.3
81
8.9
130
8.4
74
8.8
139
8.2
77
Configuration
8.6
129
9.0
80
8.7
133
8.8
79
Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
8.1
17
6.4
7
7.3
15
6.4
7
7.6
16
6.4
7
Performance
9.5
163
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
9.1
156
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
163
Not enough data
9.3
167
Not enough data
9.2
162
Not enough data
9.0
159
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 StorMagic are categorized as Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions and Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Scale Computing Platform has no unique categories
StorMagic 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.)
StorMagic
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
13.3%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.3%
Government Administration
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.8%
Other
58.9%
Information Technology and Services
28.7%
Computer & Network Security
7.4%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Automotive
4.3%
Consulting
4.3%
Other
50.0%
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 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
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
StorMagic has no discussions with answers
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