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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.
Nutanix Database Service
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94% willing to recommend
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions
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89% willing to recommend
 

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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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Review summaries and opinions

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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
24
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
83
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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Featured Reviews

Prasad Pimple - PeerSpot reviewer
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 - 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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"The time to provision the database went from taking a couple of days to now taking a few minutes. That is the immediate impact we saw. It helped the team to focus more. They can now be focused on support rather than spending time provisioning, which is a repetitive activity."
"This is a very useful solution for database management."
"We have an enterprise-level backup product that we're required to use, so we don't rely on Era's version. [But] it could be an awesome first-line backup. It's very elegant the way they designed it. It's quick and it doesn't take up nearly as much storage space as traditional backups. It would definitely help to save on tier-one storage."
"Management and provision are the most important features of Nutanix Database Service."
"With Oracle, it took around one hour to refresh the database and now, with Nutanix, it takes a quarter of that time."
"It has wizards that are very helpful in the installation, and it handles automation as well as virtualization once deployed."
"It saves operation time and day-to-day tasks."
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"The security is great."
"The solution improved our site reliability."
"The most valuable feature is asynchronous calls, which are easy to configure."
"Tanzu Greenplum's most valuable features include the integration of modern data science approaches across an MPP platform."
"The most valuable feature for us is horizontal scaling."
"Scalable (Massive) Parallel Processing (MPP) – The ability to bring to bear large amounts of compute against large data sets with Greenplum and the EMC DCA has proven itself to be very effective."
"It is easy to use. The addition of more queues and more services can be managed very easily."
"The product is not complex."
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Cons

"The solution needs to improve compatibility with other back-ups and products."
"We are also overwhelmed with the quality of technical support associated with the product."
"We have a regular license program because it's really expensive."
"It would be helpful if we could patch Windows operating systems with the solution."
"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 patching should be a one-button function. Also, it works about 80 percent of the time, but 20 percent of the time it requires manual intervention. And sometimes, until you understand the technical underpinnings of that process, you can't fix it. I thought we would move past that. In the last version, they broke a big chunk of that for me, and that's why I'm waiting for the new release because they promised me it would fix the problem."
"It should be able to be consumed by other customers because only the enterprise cloud customers are able to buy this software."
"The graphical user interfaces could be much more user-friendly. They are already user-friendly, but they could be simpler so that we do not need L3 staff to handle them. If they were simpler, we could also have some command center or L1/L1.5 associates do some housekeeping activities on it."
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"Implementing a circuit breaker scenario using RabbitMQ is complicated. This complexity arises because manual intervention is required to manage worker details and handle operations based on worker IP addresses."
"One of the disadvantages, not a disadvantage with the product itself, but overall, is the expertise in the marketplace. It's not easy to find a Greenplum administrator in the market, compared to other products such as Oracle."
"The solution needs improvement on performance."
"If you're outside IP address range, the clustering no longer has all the features which is problematic."
"Scalability issues are present. Most of our functions or jobs are queued due to that."
"The user interface could be improved."
"I would like to see the performance of the administration portal improved and additional messaging protocols."
"There are some security concerns that have been raised with this product."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is expensive."
"There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"This solution is reasonably priced."
"Not everyone can afford it. It's a bit expensive, so the price has to be improved."
"The licensed-based pricing is confusing and too high."
"It's priced fairly... It's a good value. When you go looking for something from Oracle that automates things and makes your life easier, it's always going to be a minimum of $500,000. Era's nothing like that."
"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."
"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."
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"The product is available for free use since it is an open-source technology."
"The solution's pricing is cost-effective as it does not involve significant expenses. Licensing is required only for the server, while clients do not need any licensing. Therefore, it proves to be a cost-efficient option."
"The pricing for RabbitMQ is reasonable. It is worth the cost."
"The price is pretty good."
"Tanzu Greenplum's pricing is really competitive and gives excellent value for money."
"Since the tool is an open-source product, there is no need to pay anything."
"It’s an open-source solution."
"It is an open-source platform. Although, we have to pay for additional features."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
26%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Government
7%
Healthcare Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
27%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Healthcare Company
5%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
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Small Business
 

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?
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...
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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.
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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.

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Sample Customers

JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University
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