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Amazon EKS vs VMware Tanzu Platform comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon EKS
Ranking in Container Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
40
Ranking in other categories
Container Security (15th)
VMware Tanzu Platform
Ranking in Container Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Build Automation (7th), PaaS Clouds (9th), Cloud Management (16th), Development Platforms (2nd), Service Mesh (2nd), Agile and DevOps Services (2nd)
 

Featured Reviews

KP
Apr 11, 2023
Easy to set up and upgrade
We run all our microservices across the globe with Amazon EKS. We also use it for development, testing, and maintenance In the past, we have faced challenges with scalability and maintenance while running clusters. Amazon EKS is very easy to maintain. So it allows us to focus on our deployment.…
SiddhitRenake - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 28, 2024
Easy to register multiple Kubernetes clusters, offers a single pane of visibility on its dashboard, and perform lifecycle management operations
Our TMC usage was limited, and exploring it further was hindered by the lack of an on-premise model. Due to compliance issues with the SaaS model, we couldn't proceed with it as a production-grade product. So, an on-premises model would have been useful for us. VMware rolled out an on-premise model for TMC, allowing for an on-premises implementation, which we learned about six months ago. Also, cost is always a concern. Smaller companies might find the price a bigger issue. Since we were at a large data center, the price might not have been a concern for us. Smaller and medium businesses might hesitate due to the price tag. VMware can be quite expensive.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Amazon EKS is like Kubernetes, but it helps manage our nodes and scalability in AWS."
"It's the best option for medium or large enterprises."
"It is a scalable solution."
"It is the best service because it has proper security packages."
"Amazon EKS can be used to implement and create clusters."
"The product's most valuable features are scalability, observability, and performance."
"It has always helped me. It is the repository where we store our images...The microservices appear to be well-made, and I don't have any comments on them as I don't see any flaws."
"What I found most valuable in Amazon EKS is its maturity as a cloud computing technology."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the ability to check the flow of all the different variants within our applications."
"The multi-tenancy with the VCD is great."
"The most valuable feature of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is the management functionality of the cluster life cycle. Additionally, the solution integrates well with other vendors, such as Velero for backups and Sonobuoy for compliance. Additionally, it works well in multi-cluster environments."
"We never experienced any problems with scalability."
"VMware Tanzu Mission Control has many valuable features, such as ease of use and customization."
"The most important thing about the solution is its flexibility."
"There are a lot of services available in VMware Tanzu Application Service, such as databases and application servers. You have everything you need in one application and you do not need to search outside of the solution."
"Tanzu Mission Control has quite a set of rich features when compared to OpenShift."
 

Cons

"The solution should include a popup for clusters so that all relevant information is visible at the bottom of a page."
"I'm having difficulty getting my AWS clusters to communicate with my local machine."
"I would like to see a cloud setup bank management feature."
"I am not impressed with the tool's Amazon console. It also needs to add security features."
"It is very cumbersome to assign permissions to users to interact with a cluster."
"The management of the nodes in Amazon EKS should be improved."
"They should include some essential configuration features to it."
"I'd like to see the solution add a service catalog."
"LYNX is a managed cluster solution that takes care of specific details within a cluster, such as sequences or services. I haven't seen this feature in Tanzu Mission Control."
"VMware Tanzu Service Mesh could add better integration with other cloud platforms, such as vRealize Automation or VMware vCloud Director for cloud providers."
"The implementation is not easy, it is very complex and can take a day or two to complete."
"Cost is always a concern. Smaller companies might find the price a bigger issue."
"The disaster recovery feature could be improved to provide better tracking of issues. I would also like to see the introduction of a dashboard view, for even further integration of all the areas that Mission Control looks at."
"The solution is currently focused on VMware infrastructure and I would like to see more options made available."
"I would like to see additional support for things outside of Cloud Foundry."
"The network control and security policies must be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is more expensive than other competitors and does not require a license."
"Amazon EKS has fair pricing. It's better in terms of pricing than other platforms."
"Amazon EKS’s pricing is ok compared to its competitors."
"I rate Amazon EKS’s pricing a nine out of ten."
"Amazon EKS is very cost-effective."
"Amazon EKS is expensive."
"The solution's pricing is fair enough and a little less costly."
"The price could be cheaper. I would rate it as seven out of ten."
"Its pricing is very competitive. We get around 70% or 75%, sometimes even 80%, discount on the product. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."
"Since we were at a large data center, the price might not have been a concern for us."
"There are different licenses available. You have to upgrade your license if you want to scale the solution more."
"The product is not expensive, but it is not cheap."
"I would recommend that businesses look into the full price for their requirements. The price is high, but there are some open-source add-ons that can be used for customization while keeping costs down, although these might not be suitable for everyone."
"The solution is bundled in with Cloud Foundry so the pricing is not independent."
"One of our Spanish customers told us that VMware Tanzu Service Mesh is a very expensive product for their data center."
"The license for VMware Tanzu Application Service is expensive. The license should be cheaper."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
7%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Amazon EKS?
The product's most valuable features are scalability, observability, and performance.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon EKS?
The product pricing depends on the specific requirements. For instance, clients between $3000-$4000 per month might find the pricing reasonable, with clusters priced around $70 to $80 plus addition...
What needs improvement with Amazon EKS?
The solution's graphical interface is not the best. It could be better in terms of enabling some integrations or managing the configuration.
Which is better - OpenShift Container Platform or VMware Tanzu Mission Control?
Red Hat Openshift is ideal for organizations using microservices and cloud environments. I like that the platform is auto-scalable, which saves overhead time for developers. I think Openshift can b...
What do you like most about VMware Tanzu Application Service?
The solution is integrated very well with a lot of other systems. Also, its GUI is very good.
 

Also Known As

Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service
Tanzu Application Catalog, Application Platform, Application Service, Hub, Mission Control, Service Mesh, Build Service, Concourse for VMware Tanzu
 

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Sample Customers

GoDaddy, Pearson, FICO, Intuit, Verizon, Honeywell, Logicworks, RetailMeNot, LogMeIn, Conde Nast, mercari, Trainline, Axway
Verizon, Cerner, Zipcar, Avarteq
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