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Apache Hadoop vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 18, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.4
Apache Hadoop offers cost-effective storage and processing, benefiting some with analytics and optimizing data applications for resource savings.
Sentiment score
7.2
VMware Tanzu offers increased revenue and stability, appreciated for affordability, functionality, and free access benefits amid ownership changes.
I have seen a return on investment with VMware Tanzu Data Solutions because of its speed and the robustness of the environment.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.1
Customer service for Apache Hadoop varies, with differing satisfaction levels and reliance on external resources and forums for support.
Sentiment score
6.6
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions' customer service is fast and attentive, with well-regarded consulting but mixed technical expertise.
It's not structured support, which is why we don't use purely open-source projects without additional structured support.
Customer support for VMware Tanzu Data Solutions has been good with me and with VMware, including Broadcasts.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.4
Apache Hadoop is valued for its scalability, supporting large data and users effectively, especially in cloud environments.
Sentiment score
7.3
Opinions on VMware Tanzu Data Solutions vary; it's generally capable but faces scalability and maintenance challenges in some environments.
It is a distributed file system and scales reasonably well as long as it is given sufficient resources.
Most of our functions or jobs are queued due to that.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Apache Hadoop is stable and reliable in multi-node clusters, performing well with minimal instability during high-load operations.
Sentiment score
7.0
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is generally stable, though some users experience hardware failures and performance issues under heavy loads.
Continuous management in the way of upgrades and technical management is necessary to ensure that it remains effective.
I have faced stability issues, mainly due to the storage my organization has, though I am not sure if it's specifically due to the tool.
 

Room For Improvement

Apache Hadoop needs user-friendly enhancements, better integration, improved security, streamlined setup, and modernized features and support.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions need improved stability, scalability, performance, integration, compatibility, documentation, and cloud-native capabilities.
The problem with Apache Hadoop arose when the guys that originally set it up left the firm, and the group that later owned it didn't have enough technical resources to properly maintain it.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions can be improved as it is better and faster for administration and clusters, Dockers, and Kubernetes.
 

Setup Cost

Enterprise Apache Hadoop pricing varies greatly, influenced by distribution choice, deployment type, and specific usage requirements.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offers cost-effective open-source options with paid support and competitive pricing for advanced features.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is that it is a bit expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Apache Hadoop offers scalable, cost-effective data processing, supporting diverse environments with fault tolerance, integration, and analytics tools like Hive.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions excels in scalability, speed, integration, real-time processing, security, and user-friendly management, enhancing organizational value.
Hadoop is a distributed file system, and it scales reasonably well provided you give it sufficient resources.
I assess Apache Hadoop's fault tolerance during hardware failures positively since we have hardware failover, which works without problems.
The principal aspect is the creation of Kubernetes clusters.
The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views.
 

Categories and Ranking

Apache Hadoop
Ranking in Data Warehouse
6th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
41
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions
Ranking in Data Warehouse
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (7th), Relational Databases Tools (15th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Warehouse category, the mindshare of Apache Hadoop is 4.3%, down from 5.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is 3.8%, down from 5.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Warehouse Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Apache Hadoop4.3%
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions3.8%
Other91.9%
Data Warehouse
 

Featured Reviews

Sushil Arya - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides ease of integration with the IT workflow of a business
When working with Kafka, I saw that the data came in an incremental order. The incremental data processing part is still not very effective in Apache Hadoop. If the data is already there, it can be processed very effectively, especially if the data is coming in every second. If you want to know the location of some data every second, then such data is not processed effectively in Apache Hadoop. I can say that one of the features where improvements are required revolves around the licensing cost of the tool. If the tool can build some licensing structures in a pay-per-use manner, organizations can get the look and feel of Apache Hadoop. Apache Hadoop can offer a licensing structure of the product that can be seen as similar to how AWS operates. Apache Hadoop can look into the capability of processing incremental data. The tool's setup process can be a scope of improvement. Also, it is not very simple because while doing the setup, we need to do all the server settings, including port listing and firewall configurations. If we look at other products on the market, then they can be made simpler. There are certain shortcomings when it comes to the product's technical support part, making it an area where improvements are required. The time frame for the resolution is an area that needs to be improved. The overall communication part of the technical support team also needs improvement.
Sushma Polavarapu - PeerSpot reviewer
Create essential reporting scripts with simplicity but has some operational challenges
We mainly create functions and scripts required for reporting The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views. It's just simple to use. There is general room for improvement. I have been using it for five years. I have faced stability issues, mainly…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
35%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
6%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business14
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise21
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise49
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache Hadoop?
It's primarily open source. You can handle huge data volumes and create your own views, workflows, and tables. I can also use it for real-time data streaming.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Hadoop?
The product is open-source, but some associated licensing fees depend on the subscription level. While it might be free for students, organizations typically need to pay for their subscriptions. Th...
What needs improvement with Apache Hadoop?
The problem with Apache Hadoop arose when the guys that originally set it up left the firm, and the group that later owned it didn't have enough technical resources to properly maintain it. This wa...
How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?
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What do you like most about VMware RabbitMQ?
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Also Known As

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Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres
 

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Sample Customers

Amazon, Adobe, eBay, Facebook, Google, Hulu, IBM, LinkedIn, Microsoft, Spotify, AOL, Twitter, University of Maryland, Yahoo!, Cornell University Web Lab
General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University
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