Google Container Engine vs VMware Tanzu Platform comparison

Google and Broadcom are both solutions in the Container Management category. Google is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.0, while Broadcom is ranked #5 with an average rating of 8.7. Google holds a 0.4% mindshare in CM, compared to Broadcom’s 9.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Google Container Engine

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Categories and Ranking

Google Container Engine

Ranking in Container Management

17th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Containers as a Service (CaaS) (3rd)

VMware Tanzu Platform

Ranking in Container Management

5th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Build Automation (14th), PaaS Clouds (11th), Cloud Management (25th), Development Platforms (3rd), Service Mesh (7th), Agile and DevOps Services (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Container Management category, the mindshare of Google Container Engine is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Platform is 9.2%, down from 15.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Container Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VMware Tanzu Platform	9.2%
Google Container Engine	0.4%
Other	90.4%

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Hoang Do

DevOps Engineer at The Digital Group Inc

Has autoscaling features that helps to save costs

We use the solution to deploy microservices. The tool is very powerful, scalable, and easy to manage. Its autoscaling features helped us save costs. Google Container Engine needs to be able to manage network products. I have been using the product for two years. I rate the product's…

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ErmiasGirma

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom Ethiopia plc

Has supported container-based deployments and improved infrastructure visibility through monitoring tools

Aria Operations, formerly known as VMware vRealize Operations, has been renamed to vROps. We are currently using this for monitoring purposes. For orchestration, we are using VCD to automate Telco Cloud. VCD is an automation tool, and we are also using VMware Tanzu Platform for the Kubernetes environment, alongside TKG, Tanzu Kubernetes Grid. These are also other solutions for the Tanzu Kubernetes environment. For Telco Cloud, we are using it to automate our company's operations, which is for a telecom company. We are familiar with these products, especially vCenter, ESXi, VCD, vCF, and vROps. It is very easy to integrate applications when we deploy vCenter and ESXi since we can enable vSphere with Tanzu feature. We can build namespaces and provide application developers the platform to deploy their applications on pods within containerization. We can easily manage, pull results, and create containers efficiently, making it a simple way to handle applications. We provide namespace labels for application developers, and we can manage their resources along with other aspects easily. Regarding security, we use many tools such as CDX and LDAP, AD for integrating our Kubernetes cluster with the developer teams. We can manage roles and permissions simply. It is very straightforward to integrate with EDX and other third-party tools, Active Directory, to the Kubernetes cluster, allowing easy access and management.

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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 tool is very powerful, scalable, and easy to manage. Its autoscaling features helped us save costs."

"The initial setup is easy."

"Tanzu is easy to upgrade and scale, whether we're talking about horizontal or vertical scaling. It is as smooth as possible without any downtime. The platform maintenance, upgrading, and operations part is very smooth."

"The multi-tenancy with the VCD is great."

"The observability platform and end-to-end service portal provided by Tanzu are the most valuable features."

"We can build namespaces and provide application developers the platform to deploy their applications on pods within containerization, and we can easily manage, pull results, and create containers efficiently, making it a simple way to handle applications."

"I have multiple Kubernetes environments within my environment. TMC gives me a single pane view, which is good for managing everything."

"Tanzu Mission Control has quite a set of rich features when compared to OpenShift."

"The solution is integrated very well with a lot of other systems. Also, its GUI is very good."

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Cons

"Google Container Engine needs to be able to manage network products."

"Customers have noticed a considerable price increase after VMware's acquisition by Broadcom."

"The solution is currently focused on VMware infrastructure and I would like to see more options made available."

"The implementation is not easy, it is very complex and can take a day or two to complete."

"The product should support integration with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)"

"The network control and security policies must be improved."

"This product doesn't have a GUI. In order to use it properly, I need to connect it to a new GUI or build a GUI to manage it — it's pretty difficult."

"Cost is always a concern. Smaller companies might find the price a bigger issue."

"The infrastructure is quite challenging."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's pricing is medium."

"Since we were at a large data center, the price might not have been a concern for us."

"I would recommend that businesses look into the full price for their requirements. The price is high, but there are some open-source add-ons that can be used for customization while keeping costs down, although these might not be suitable for everyone."

"The licensing cost is expensive."

"The solution is bundled in with Cloud Foundry so the pricing is not independent."

"Its pricing is very competitive. We get around 70% or 75%, sometimes even 80%, discount on the product. I would rate it a four out of five in terms of pricing."

"The solution is only for large or medium size enterprises because it is expensive."

"The license for VMware Tanzu Application Service is expensive. The license should be cheaper."

"There are different licenses available. You have to upgrade your license if you want to scale the solution more."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Container Engine?

The tool is very powerful, scalable, and easy to manage. Its autoscaling features helped us save costs.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Container Engine?

The tool's pricing is medium.

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What needs improvement with Google Container Engine?

Google Container Engine needs to be able to manage network products.

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Which is better - OpenShift Container Platform or VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

Red Hat Openshift is ideal for organizations using microservices and cloud environments. I like that the platform is auto-scalable, which saves overhead time for developers. I think Openshift can b...

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What do you like most about VMware Tanzu Mission Control?

It definitely gives the end customer a good overview and perspective of running applications in terms of overall workload footprint. TMC provides a very detailed description of your cloud-native ap...

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

The price of VMware Tanzu Mission Control is greater than that of Red Hat's competitor solution. I would rate the pricing of VMware Tanzu Mission Control as four out of ten.

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Compared 33% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Tanzu Application Catalog, Application Platform, Application Service, Hub, Mission Control, Service Mesh, Build Service, Concourse for VMware Tanzu

Overview

Google Container Engine is a powerful cluster manager and orchestration system for running your Docker containers. Container Engine schedules your containers into the cluster and manages them automatically based on requirements you define (such as CPU and memory). It's built on the open source Kubernetes system, giving you the flexibility to take advantage of on-premises, hybrid, or public cloud infrastructure.

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VMware Tanzu Platform is designed for cloud-native development and management of Kubernetes, CI/CD processes, microservices, and containerized workloads. It supports deployments both on cloud and on-premises, providing centralized management via Mission Control.

VMware Tanzu Platform offers seamless integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN, supporting centralized cluster management and lifecycle management. The platform provides a GUI for monitoring CI/CD pipelines and network policies, enhancing multi-tenancy and Day 2 operations. Users can easily manage Kubernetes clusters, monitor applications, and integrate with tools such as GitHub, GitLab, Cloud Foundry, and Azure. It ensures compliance and security for service providers, financial institutions, and businesses.

What are the key features of VMware Tanzu Platform?

Integration with vSphere, ESX, and vSAN: Enhances compatibility and flexibility.
Seamless Cluster Management: Centralized control over Kubernetes clusters.
CI/CD Pipelines and Network Policies: Simplifies monitoring and management.
Multi-tenancy Support: Facilitates resource sharing among multiple users.
Comprehensive Lifecycle Management: Streamlines deployment and scalability.
Observability Platform: Provides enhanced visibility and control.

What benefits and ROI should users look for in VMware Tanzu Platform reviews?

Centralized Management: Simplifies operations and reduces manual effort.
Enhanced Compliance and Security: Meets regulatory requirements.
Flexibility in Deployment: Supports both cloud and on-premises options.
Seamless Integration: Works with multiple vendors and tools.
Developer-Friendly Environment: Improves productivity and innovation.

Industries such as financial institutions, service providers, and businesses requiring rigorous compliance and security deploy VMware Tanzu Platform. These entities benefit from centralized management, streamlined DevOps processes, and integrated tools, enhancing their capabilities in cloud-native developments and containerized workloads.

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Sample Customers

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Verizon, Cerner, Zipcar, Avarteq

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