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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (76.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (56.5% 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
(222)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (76.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$189.00 1 Software License Only. Per core, per year, 5-year term. Per Year
Browse all 4 pricing plansXenServer
Star Rating
(48)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (56.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that XenServer excels in server virtualization with a high rating of 9.7, making it a strong choice for enterprises needing robust virtualization capabilities. In contrast, Scale Computing Platform also offers solid server virtualization but is particularly praised for its ease of use, achieving a score of 9.6.
- Reviewers mention that Scale Computing Platform shines in ease of setup and administration, with scores of 9.3 and 9.5 respectively, which is significantly higher than XenServer's scores of 8.4 and 8.8. This makes Scale a more attractive option for mid-market users who may not have extensive IT resources.
- G2 users highlight the superior quality of support provided by Scale Computing Platform, scoring 9.6, compared to XenServer's 8.1. Reviewers appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of Scale's support team, which can be crucial for businesses relying on timely assistance.
- Users on G2 report that while both platforms offer strong data recovery features, Scale Computing Platform's backup and recovery capabilities are rated at 9.0, which is on par with XenServer. However, Scale's overall user experience in this area is often described as more intuitive and user-friendly.
- Reviewers mention that Scale Computing Platform's dynamic scaling feature, rated at 9.2, is particularly beneficial for businesses that experience fluctuating workloads, allowing for seamless resource allocation. XenServer, while also capable, does not receive the same level of praise for this functionality.
- Users say that XenServer's performance management features are robust, with a score of 9.3, but Scale Computing Platform's overall performance management is often described as more streamlined and easier to navigate, contributing to its higher overall user satisfaction ratings.
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
XenServer
No pricing availableFree Trial
Scale Computing Platform
Free Trial is available
XenServer
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
198
8.4
41
Ease of Use
9.5
201
8.5
41
Ease of Setup
9.2
192
8.4
23
Ease of Admin
9.5
192
8.8
23
Quality of Support
9.6
200
8.1
32
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.6
191
8.3
18
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
192
6.9
42
Features by Category
Core Functions
9.6
133
Not enough data
9.3
133
Not enough data
8.7
128
Not enough data
General Functionality
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.6
131
Not enough data
8.9
127
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
Configuration
8.6
122
Not enough data
8.7
125
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
8.1
15
Not enough data
7.2
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Not enough data
Performance
9.5
161
Not enough data
8.5
152
Not enough data
9.1
154
Not enough data
Functionality
9.2
161
Not enough data
9.2
160
Not enough data
9.2
160
Not enough data
9.0
157
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Server Virtualization
7.0
10
Not enough data
6.7
10
Not enough data
7.2
10
Not enough data
6.5
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Scale Computing Platform and XenServer are categorized as Server Virtualization
Unique Categories
Scale Computing Platform is categorized as Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
XenServer 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.)
XenServer
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
13.2%
Manufacturing
9.1%
Information Technology and Services
6.8%
Government Administration
5.5%
Hospital & Health Care
5.0%
Other
60.5%
Information Technology and Services
21.3%
Hospital & Health Care
14.9%
Higher Education
10.6%
Education Management
6.4%
Utilities
4.3%
Other
42.6%
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
XenServer has no discussions with answers
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