Hyper-V vs Scale Computing Platform comparison

The compared Microsoft and Scale Computing solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #2 in SVS , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 19.5% mindshare in the category. Scale Computing is ranked #15 in HCI , with an average rating of 9.5, and holds a 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 86% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Scale Computing users who would recommend it.

Hyper-V

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86% willing to recommend

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1,950 Comparison Views

83% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Hyper-V

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

145

Ranking in other categories

Server Virtualization Software (2nd)

Scale Computing Platform

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

HCI (15th), Edge Computing Platforms (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Hyper-V and Scale Computing Platform aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Hyper-V is designed for Server Virtualization Software and holds a mindshare of 19.5%, up 14.1% compared to last year.
Scale Computing Platform, on the other hand, focuses on HCI, holds 2.8% mindshare, up 1.4% since last year.

Server Virtualization Software Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Hyper-V	19.5%
VMware vSphere	19.2%
Proxmox VE	10.9%
Other	50.4%

Server Virtualization Software

HCI Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Scale Computing Platform	2.8%
VxRail	10.6%
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)	9.2%
Other	77.4%

HCI

Featured Reviews

Tomas Basus

IT Professional at NIPOS

Virtualization has reduced licensing costs and improved integration but still needs better performance insight

Integrations bring the biggest benefit to us. We use half of our virtual machines that are Microsoft, so it works better hosted in Hyper-V compared to VMware. Clustering and failover capabilities in the product help with our availability. It helped because we switched to Hyper-V because it was lower cost than paying for high availability in VMware. We need Microsoft licenses for virtual machines, so it costs less than buying two solutions for that. We have data center editions, so it did not cost us additional money compared to paying for high availability from VMware. I think it helped a little, but not so different compared to VMware regarding security and bandwidth optimization.

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Joel-Gonzalez

Network Engineer at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees

Provides ease of management with great support and easy setup

It provides a dashboard. You can adjust the signature of the drives to prioritize certain servers over others It gives the ease of management for a small IT department. There could be an easier way to see which servers are on each node. It shows you a small graphical interface, but you have to…

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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

"Hyper-V is easy to set up even though the management is a headache."

"It is beneficial for those who need to set up virtual machines without licensing requirements."

"This solution helps us with production of our office business needs."

"The solution is very powerful, easy to use, user-friendly, and integrates well with Windows."

"The price of this solution makes it a worthwhile purchase for our organization and we have all of the features we need within a cost-effective solution."

"We have a higher capacity server (specification wise) so there is no need to buy another additional hardware."

"I value the simplicity of configuration because it has worked as expected for my client."

"The most valuable feature is that it's an end-to-end solution."

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"The most valuable features are the appliance-type feel and that you don't need additional licenses as everything is built-in."

"It gives the ease of management for a small IT department."

"I like that Scale Computing HCR is slimmed down and gives me the features I need and not features that I don't need."

"I would advise others they should use this solution instead of traditional servers because it's safer, and better for the company."

"The solution is scalable."

"The initial setup is pretty straightforward."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is the nice GUI."

"The stability is very good; I have no complaints there, as there aren't bugs or glitches and it doesn't crash or freeze."

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Cons

"Hyper-V should ensure the features of VMware are covered within its platform."

"It would be nice if they had video acceleration, they got rid of that and VMware has video acceleration."

"Hyper-V is not stable - we've had many errors and have had to do a lot of patch fixes for it."

"Sometimes there's a bit of slowness in the VMs. The performance could be a bit better."

"Hyper-V is both stable and scalable; however, I also use VMware which I find to be more scalable and stable overall."

"It would be nice if it was turned into its own product because that's the problem with it. It doesn't have a single place where you can manage things. You have to go into all different screens to be able to configure it. And then you have no idea what the performance is. It's really just a feature added to Windows, and Microsoft does not really have anything that pulls it all together well. Compared to VMware, it does not have everything collaborate on one screen."

"It needs additional administration and monitoring capabilities."

"The interface could be more user friendly. In addition, the documentation and security could use improvement."

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"I would like bigger clusters with more than eight nodes."

"The product struggles to cope with bigger workloads. In the next release, I'd like some backup solutions to be added."

"Scale Computing HC3 said in an announcement they were going to integrate with a backup service which would be good. If they could do this it would be beneficial."

"The product struggles to cope with bigger workloads."

"On the fly, you cannot do anything on Scale Computing HC3, though it is a very rarely needed area."

"Scale HC3 improvements would involve literally fixing up the replication."

"The snapshot technology takes up 500 times more space compared to other solutions."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is not expensive, and the subscription is annual."

"In terms of the licensing, if you are using Microsoft Windows 100%, it is OK. But, when you start mixing other environments, it becomes quite tricky."

"Licensing cost depends on the edition you choose. There are two main options: Standard and Datacenter. With a Datacenter license, you can only create two virtual machines that are covered by the license itself. You can create more VMs, but they won't be licensed and could result in charges during an audit."

"The license is free."

"The product is a bit expensive, but it is worth the money."

"Microsoft recently tacked on a higher price for their software to use the storage migration in the Storage Spaces Direct array. That was just terrible."

"Thanks to our enterprise agreement with Microsoft, Hyper-V is free for us."

"We have an agreement with Microsoft, so this came with that solution. The pricing is OK for us."

More Hyper-V pricing and cost advice

"rate HC3's pricing a five out of ten since it is affordable."

"I give the pricing a nine out of ten."

"I pay for Scale Computing HC3 and it includes customer service for one year. We paid for an additional year for customer service but that includes the updates and everything for the software. Additionally, the licensing is for Windows, which is the same for everybody."

"The product is worth the money, but I would not say it's very cheap or very expensive."

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it_user234735

Technology Consultant, ASEAN at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees

May 10, 2015

Hyper-V 2012 R2 vs. VMware vSphere 5.5

I was won with Hyper-V 2012R2 recently and the table below based on customer RFP (edited). This articles all about technical, there is not related with TCO/ROI, licensing cost, “political”, etc. Another to noted is the Windows Server 2012 licenses is based on 2 socket CPU, meanwhile…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

University

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

15%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	70
Midsize Enterprise	37
Large Enterprise	46

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	1

Questions from the Community

How does KVM compare with Hyper-V?

KVM is better. But let's just look at the software instead of judging. Hyper-V was a free solution from Microsoft to virtualize Server or Client OS as it is a feature on Windows Server since 2008 a...

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How does Proxmox VE compare with Hyper-V?

One of the best things about Proxmox VE is that it is open-source and very inexpensive. You get all of the same features as with the more well-known products. Proxmox VE is very easy to deploy - it...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Hyper-V?

I think regarding price and license for Hyper-V, it is affordable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Scale Computing HC3?

It fit our budget, so it was great.

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What needs improvement with Scale Computing HC3?

There could be an easier way to see which servers are on each node. It shows you a small graphical interface, but you have to see them all, and you have to really struggle to figure out which nodes...

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What is your primary use case for Scale Computing HC3?

It provides a dashboard. You can adjust the signature of the drives to prioritize certain servers over others.

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Comparisons

VMware vSphere vs Hyper-V

Compared 50% of the time

VMware Workstation vs Hyper-V

Compared 7% of the time

KVM vs Hyper-V

Compared 6% of the time

Proxmox VE vs Hyper-V

Compared 5% of the time

Nutanix AHV Virtualization vs Hyper-V

Compared 5% of the time

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Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 7% of the time

VMware vSAN vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 7% of the time

Verge.io vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 7% of the time

Proxmox VE vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 6% of the time

HPE SimpliVity vs Scale Computing Platform

Compared 5% of the time

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Overview

Hyper-V delivers scalability, cost-effectiveness, and seamless Windows integration with dynamic memory, live migration, and replication capabilities. Its interface and automation tools optimize resource management, enhancing operational efficiency in virtualized settings.

Hyper-V stands out for its advanced networking features, offering proactive VM replication and high availability. Simplified setup alongside built-in Powershell scripting boosts automation capabilities, while Virtual SAN Manager aids in reducing hardware investments. However, improvements are needed in cloud platform integration and operational interface to enhance user experience. Licensing costs are significant, and support for diverse OS remains limited. Networking and live migration require fine-tuning to improve performance. Despite challenges in deployment and compatibility, Hyper-V remains a preferred choice for hosting vital production servers and providing robust virtualization solutions across diverse environments.

What key features does Hyper-V offer?

Scalability: Supports flexible resource allocation for growing environments.
Seamless Windows Integration: Easily integrates with Windows-based systems.
Dynamic Memory: Efficiently manages memory allocation in real time.
Live Migration: Allows live transfer of VM workloads with minimal impact.
Hyper-V Replica: Provides robust VM replication for high availability.

What are the anticipated benefits of using Hyper-V?

Cost-Efficiency: Reduces operational costs through effective virtualization.
Resource Optimization: Efficiently utilizes existing hardware and software.
High Availability: Ensures ongoing service delivery and data protection.
Operational Efficiency: Enhances productivity with robust automation tools.

Organizations in education, finance, and IT sectors deploy Hyper-V for virtualization, using it to consolidate servers and manage infrastructures efficiently. Its integration with platforms like Microsoft Azure facilitates cloud solutions, supporting applications like SQL Server, Exchange, and Linux in diverse operational settings.

Microsoft

Scale Computing Platform is renowned for swift setup, stability, and performance. It provides a seamless user experience with integrated licenses and efficient management, catering to small IT departments.

Scale Computing Platform offers a user-friendly GUI and delivers superior performance with exceptional read/write speeds, outperforming competitors like Nutanix. It eliminates the need for additional recovery software and simplifies licensing. Users note its simplicity and efficiency over VMware, Nutanix, and HPE SimpliVity. However, there is a need for improved support, better upgrade processes, and more integration with external backup services. The platform faces challenges with larger workloads, with snapshot technology requiring optimization. Enhancements are needed in dashboard usability and node visibility, and users seek flexibility for on-the-fly changes.

What are the key features of Scale Computing Platform?

Ease of Setup: Simplifies installation, making it accessible for small IT teams.
Fast Performance: Provides superior read/write speeds compared to others.
Built-In Licenses: Integrates necessary licenses, reducing complexity.
User-Friendly GUI: Facilitates efficient management for IT departments.
Scalability: Adapts easily to growing business needs without hassle.

What benefits or ROI should users anticipate?

Stability: Ensures reliable system performance for continuous operations.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces need for additional software, offering a cost-effective solution.
Resource Management: Enhances prioritization and management of virtual machines.
User Satisfaction: Provides an appliance-like experience with minimal hassles.

Implementing Scale Computing Platform in industries supports virtualization needs for organizations operating with fewer than thirty VMs. It's commonly used for hosting internal servers, executing POCs, and running applications like SAGE Computer and QuickBooks. The platform aids businesses in creating private clouds, supporting efficient resource management and enhancing server operations, particularly with Acronis Backup.

Scale Computing

Sample Customers

Large customer base from all industries, all over the world. Two major Hyper-V customers are Telefonica and EmpireCLS.

Resorts World Las Vegas, Stena, Telford Offshore, Goodwill, Sandals, Jerry's Enterprises, Mendard's Royal Farms, Delhaize, Benchmark Electronics, Classic Hotels, Genting Casino, Lindt, Sainsbury's, Landmark Cinemas, Golden Queen Mining, Coca Cola. Holiday Inn, Iron County School District, Sevier County Bank, City of St. Cloud Minnesota, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, KIB Electronics, Brake Masters, Lincoln County Hospital, Ohio Summit County Board of Elections

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