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Azure Stack vs VMware Software Defined Data Center comparison

Microsoft and VMware are both solutions in the Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) category. Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 7.8, while VMware is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.5. Microsoft holds a 44.8% mindshare in SDDC, compared to VMware’s 18.4% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of VMware users who would recommend it.
Azure Stack
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92% willing to recommend
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93% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Azure Stack and VMware Software Defined Data Center based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Stack
Ranking in Software Defined Data Center (SDDC)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
64
Ranking in other categories
Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms (1st)
VMware Software Defined Dat...
Ranking in Software Defined Data Center (SDDC)
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
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Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) category, the mindshare of Azure Stack is 44.8%, up from 38.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Software Defined Data Center is 18.4%, down from 36.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

PuneetKaura - PeerSpot reviewer
Offers seamless transition, integration capabilities of Azure Stack works well and scales easily
For hybrid cloud operations, the seamless transition it enables is key. Most enterprises have a lot of workloads on-premises, and they want a smooth way to move into the cloud. Some things are on-prem, and some things are on the cloud. Azure Stack bridges that gap with solutions that work well for their existing on-premises infrastructure.
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Shahab Al Yamin Chawdhury - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides robust network flexibility but is exceptionally costly
We contact technical support whenever we have an issue. They are helpful, but it is a bit of a process. First, you explain the problem to a level one engineer, and if is complex, they might need to pass it up the chain. This can take a few days, which can be a bit slow in urgent situations. I would rate their support as a seven out of ten. It is good but could be faster.
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"From my experience, this solution is suitable for enterprise companies."
"Azure Stack provides us with computational power. We also get an option to have it with Azure Cloud, which is beneficial. We don't need to buy any other extra servers or any virtual machines with high-end graphics."
"The most valuable features are related to managing Kubernetes cluster nodes."
"Its customer service is good."
"In general, it provides the flexibility for configuration for bigger teams."
"Azure Stack is stable."
"Azure offers a wide range of services, catering to various needs."
"Azure Data Factory is a great solution for orchestration."
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"he ease of deploying virtual machines is the solution's most valuable feature. Moving virtual machines from one post to another is easy. Within minutes you can easily deploy your virtual machines and deploy your applications as well."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the SDDC Manager."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is the infrastructure as a service."
"It has good performance and flexibility."
"The solution does not occupy much space."
"The documentation is very good."
"The product gives us a follow-up on the infrastructure environment."
"The higher availability, the DRS, and its connection with NetApp are the most valuable features."
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Cons

"Azure Stack doesn't have all the services available in Microsoft Azure."
"The solution's transparency over cost management could be much easier because it's very difficult to manage costs."
"From a security perspective, there are certain things which could be improved."
"The licensing model of Azure Stack is complicated."
"We face some challenges with database rebuilding."
"Azure Stack is an expensive product that should be made more cost-effective."
"Technical support is very poor. When we meet Microsoft in the coming weeks to discuss expansion, we'll be speaking to them directly about this."
"In the future, I would like to see more machine learning features."
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"One area where it could improve is in the user interface."
"I would recommend bundling so the end customer can utilize all the automation and orchestration features with SDC."
"They are using vRealize Log Insight as the virtualized log platform, but this solution is not well developed and not yet ready to use for advanced optimization and troubleshooting."
"The storage utilization needs to be improved. It is not a perfect product. It needs to be more secure, and it needs more aesthetics."
"We would like to have active-active replication."
"The main problem that we are facing with this solution is vSAN stability."
"It would be an improvement to have more functionality with hardware products."
"My main problem is that they are changing the interfaces frequently, and each interface is incompatible with the last one. So you have to be in constant learning mode."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution saves us money but is more costly than other products such as AWS."
"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with ten being expensive."
"The people who manage the budgets are satisfied with the solution’s medium pricing, which is neither very expensive nor very cheap."
"The pricing is excellent with several options to save you time and money."
"IaaS’s pricing is high."
"The cost of Azure Stack is much cheaper than VCE."
"Azure Stack is cheaper than AWS."
"We are satisfied with the pricing."
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"All of the customers can go to VMware Hands-on Labs online and test this solution before buying it."
"Its pricing could be better."
"VMware Software Defined Data Center is expensive."
"The normal license is not very cheap."
"There are extra costs involved for the product for storage and expansion."
"VMware Software Defined Data Center is a very expensive solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
7%
Government
15%
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
7%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Azure Stack?
For hybrid cloud operations, the seamless transition it enables is key. Most enterprises have a lot of workloads on-premises, and they want a smooth way to move into the cloud. Some things are on...
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Stack?
Azure Stack is a very expensive solution. The costs are very opaque and coming out of control quite quickly.
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What needs improvement with Azure Stack?
The solution's transparency over cost management could be much easier because it's very difficult to manage costs.
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What do you like most about VMware Software Defined Data Center?
The VMware Software Defined Data Center Manager can be used to manage VMs across multiple platforms.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Software Defined Data Center?
VMware Software Defined Data Center is a very expensive solution.
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What needs improvement with VMware Software Defined Data Center?
There's quite a lot of uncertainty at the moment regarding the solution following the Broadcom acquisition of VMware. After the Broadcom acquisition, they changed the licensing model, reduced their...
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The VMware approach to the SDDC delivers a unified platform that supports any application and provides flexible control. The VMware architecture for the SDDC empowers companies to run hybrid clouds and to leverage unique capabilities to deliver key outcomes that enable efficiency, agility, and security. Enterprises using VMware technology have three ways to establish an SDDC and transition at their own pace: build their own using reference architectures; use a converged infrastructure; or use a hyper-converged infrastructure for which the full SDDC is delivered already implemented on the customer's hardware of choice.

 

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