Azure Virtual Machines vs. VMware vSphere
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Azure Virtual Machines | VMware vSphere |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Review count | 394 | 785 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 9.1 |
| Ease of setup | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Quality of support | 8.6 | 8.7 |
| Meets requirements | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| NPS | 58.465608 | 69.61039 |
| Small Business | 31.1% | 15.1% |
| Mid-Market | 33.2% | 41.1% |
| Enterprise | 35.7% | 43.8% |
| Total page views | 547 | 1,242 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,744 | 4,101 |
Azure Virtual Machines
Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) are scalable, on-demand computing resources provided by Microsoft Azure, enabling users to deploy and manage virtualized Windows and Linux servers in the cloud. These VMs support a wide range of workloads, from simple web applications to complex enterprise solutions, offering flexibility and control over computing resources without the need for physical hardware maintenance.
- Ease of Use
- Scalability
- Cloud Storage
- Security
- Flexibility
- Cloud Computing
VMware vSphere
VMware vSphere with VCF 9.1 is the enterprise workload engine that modernizes compute infrastructure with a future-ready, scalable infrastructure and simplified management that enables organizations to extract maximum value from their current server investments and hardware footprint, rather than requiring a total refresh. vSphere provides a powerful foundation for modern, AI and traditional workloads, while enabling intrinsic security out-of-the-box.
- Ease of Use
- Virtualization Management
- Features
- Management
- Reliability
- Stability