Nutanix Database Service vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

Nutanix and VMware are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. Nutanix is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.7, while VMware is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.9. Nutanix holds a 3.4% mindshare in DDM, compared to VMware’s 2.9% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of Nutanix users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 89% of VMware users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

VMware Tanzu Data Solutions and Nutanix Database Service compete in the database platform category. VMware Tanzu often has the upper hand due to its strong focus on parallel processing and data distribution that enhances scalability.

Features: VMware Tanzu is recognized for Massively Parallel Processing, external tables, and robust data distribution for improved scalability. Nutanix Database Service stands out with its automation capabilities, including Time Machine for seamless backups and rapid database deployment, and efficient management tools.

Room for Improvement: VMware Tanzu users express a need for enhanced query stability, better session management, and improved integration with newer PostgreSQL features. Nutanix Database Service requires simpler pricing, more database integrations, and increased automation and scalability.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Both products support deployments across on-premises, public, and hybrid cloud environments. VMware Tanzu benefits from strong community support and documentation, while Nutanix is noted for comprehensive customer service but can be complex to deploy due to higher pricing and licensing intricacies.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Tanzu's open-source model offers cost-effective pricing with optional paid support, making it attractive to organizations with technical expertise. Nutanix Database Service, though feature-rich in automation, faces criticism for its higher subscription-based costs, often seen as a barrier to wider adoption.

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Categories and Ranking

Nutanix Database Service

Ranking in Database Development and Management

5th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Ranking in Database Development and Management

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Relational Databases Tools (11th), Data Warehouse (9th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Nutanix Database Service is 3.4%, down from 3.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is 2.9%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Prasad Pimple

Vice President Information Technology at network techlab

Enhancing database management with operational efficiency but needs better compatibility

Era should be compatible with various environments, such as VMware and Red Hat, to be hypervisor agnostic. Due to increasing adoption among enterprise clients, integration with Kubernetes platforms is also needed. Furthermore, the product can benefit from improving its understanding of architectural setup and communicating its limitations to users and partners.

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Sushma Polavarapu

Sr Data Analytics Consultant at Capgemini

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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature is its robust infrastructure management tools."

"The Time Machine is the most valuable feature for us. Using it means that we don't have to take regular snapshots, yet we are still able to restore the database quickly in the event of a problem."

"What I like about this solution is that it's more reliable compared to other solutions."

"I like how easy it is to implement MySQL, SQL, and open-source database platforms."

"Overall, the solution is very good. It's easy to use and simple to handle many actions, such as VM cloning, testing, and prediction."

"It saves operation time and day-to-day tasks."

"There are a lot of options for working with the database."

"With Oracle, it took around one hour to refresh the database and now, with Nutanix, it takes a quarter of that time."

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"Helps us to achieve large-scale analytics."

"Large amounts of data can be moved pretty fast using the solution."

"The most valuable feature is asynchronous calls, which are easy to configure."

"RabbitMQ provides access to SDKs for development and the ability to raise and log tickets if we encounter issues. We can integrate RabbitMQ using various languages like Java or Python using the provided SDKs."

"The most valuable feature for us is horizontal scaling."

"With VMware Tanzu Greenplum, one can make a huge database table and analyze the queries by adding in the SQL command. Some hint or command for the query goes over the multi-parallel execution."

"We use VMware RabbitMQ to transfer information from one point to another."

"The stability of this solution was very good."

Cons

"Era should be compatible with various environments, such as VMware and Red Hat, to be hypervisor agnostic."

"There will always be room for improvement, there is nothing perfect from day one. There are some technical challenges that we have with NDS. I believe with time it will be sorted out."

"Their support is helpful, but maybe they need more technical staff. Their response was slow once, but that was the only time it happened, so I'm not sure."

"The solution can increase its database compatibility and backup options."

"I would like to see the SQL compatibility enhanced."

"The downside of this solution is that it's more expensive than its competitors."

"There is room for improvement in the pricing structure."

"It would be helpful if Nutanix added a billing system for databases. We need to automate this with a separate solution. We are service providers, so it would be easier for our customers if there were a built-in system that we could use for billing."

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"Their implementation is quite tricky. It's not that easy to implement RabbitMQ as a cluster."

"We would like to see Greenplum maintain a closer relationship with and parity to features implemented in PostgreSQL."

"VMware RabbitMQ needs to create a new queue system."

"The next release should include some of the flexibility and features that Kafka offers."

"The availability could be better."

"RabbitMQ is clearly better supported on Linux than it is on Windows. There are idiosyncrasies in the Windows version that are not there on Linux."

"They should improve on the ability to scale your queues in a very simple and elegant way with the same power that they have would be great."

"I would like to see the performance of the administration portal improved and additional messaging protocols."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is reasonably priced."

"Licensing costs will be the main scalability problem."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a five out of ten."

"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."

"The licensed-based pricing is confusing and too high."

"Not everyone can afford it. It's a bit expensive, so the price has to be improved."

"The tool is expensive."

"Era is quite expensive. The thing that will be a showstopper for them in the long run is if you look at it from a technical perspective on what it provides and weigh it up against consolidation of multiple other software suites."

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"On a scale of one to five, with five being the most competitive pricing, I would rate this solution as a four."

"Tanzu Greenplum's pricing is really competitive and gives excellent value for money."

"The pricing for RabbitMQ is reasonable. It is worth the cost."

"It is an open-source platform. Although, we have to pay for additional features."

"It’s an open-source solution."

"Since the tool is an open-source product, there is no need to pay anything."

"are using the open-source version, which can be used free of cost."

"It is the best product with best fit for price/performance customer objectives."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

27%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Government

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

16%

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Government

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Nutanix Database Service?

The most valuable feature is its robust infrastructure management tools.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix Database Service?

The pricing for Nutanix products is on the higher side, and more flexibility in the licensing model, such as a GB-based license, would likely increase adoption.

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What needs improvement with Nutanix Database Service?

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How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?

IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...

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What do you like most about VMware Tanzu Greenplum?

The loading speed is very good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Tanzu Greenplum?

It’s an open-source solution. There are no expenses for using it.

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Also Known As

Nutanix Era

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

Overview

Nutanix Database Service (NDB) simplifies and automates database lifecycle management across on-premises and public clouds for Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB databases.

Nutanix

VMware Tanzu is a robust platform tailored for data warehousing, complex analytics, BI applications, and predictive analytics. It excels in scalability, performance, and parallel processing, enhancing data handling efficiency. Users report significant productivity improvements and streamlined operations, making it ideal for comprehensive data solutions.

VMware

Sample Customers

JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen

General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University

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