G2 Vendor Directory

VMware ESXi vs. Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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

MetricVMware ESXi

by Broadcom

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

by Red Hat

Overall rating4.64.6
Review count24977
Ease of use9.18.7
Ease of setup9.38.7
Quality of support8.99.0
Meets requirements9.49.2
NPS77.27272773.954984
Small Business33.3%20.5%
Mid-Market45.8%29.3%
Enterprise20.8%50.2%
Total page views262919
Total LLM citations3842,952

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

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a enterprise operating system designed to provide a secure, stable, and high-performance environment for modern IT infrastructures. It supports a wide range of applications across physical, virtual, and cloud environments, making it a versatile choice for businesses of all sizes. Key Features and Functionality: - Security: RHEL offers live kernel patching, security profiles, and adheres to security standards certifications, ensuring a robust defense against vulnerabilities.

Pros

  • Stability
  • Security
  • Reliability
  • Customer Support
  • Ease of Use
  • Security/Safety