G2 Vendor Directory

VMware ESXi vs. Google SQL Server on Google Cloud

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricVMware ESXi

by Broadcom

Google SQL Server on Google Cloud

by Google

Overall rating4.64.5
Review count2423
Ease of use9.19.3
Ease of setup9.38.9
Quality of support8.99.1
Meets requirements9.49.0
NPS77.27272778.26087
Small Business33.3%30.4%
Mid-Market45.8%47.8%
Enterprise20.8%21.7%
Total page views26229
Total LLM citations3849

VMware ESXi

VMware ESXi is a robust, enterprise-class, type-1 hypervisor developed by VMware, designed to deploy and manage virtual machines directly on physical servers without the need for an underlying operating system. As a bare-metal hypervisor, ESXi provides a secure and efficient virtualization platform, enabling organizations to consolidate their IT infrastructure, optimize resource utilization, and reduce operational costs.

Pros

  • Virtualization Management
  • Ease of Use
  • Features
  • Snapshots
  • Stability
  • Management Ease

Google SQL Server on Google Cloud

Google Cloud SQL for SQL Server is a fully managed relational database service that enables users to run Microsoft SQL Server databases on Google Cloud's infrastructure. This service automates essential database management tasks such as backups, replication, patching, and maintenance, allowing businesses to focus on application development and data analysis without the operational overhead of database administration. Key Features and Functionality: - Managed Database Service: Automates routine tasks including backups, replication, and maintenance, ensuring high availability and reliability.

Pros

  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Integrations
  • Security
  • Scalability
  • Scaling
  • Flexibility