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VMware Cloud Foundation vs VMware Cloud on AWS comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

VMware Cloud Foundation
Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (10th)
VMware Cloud on AWS
Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms
12th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms category, the mindshare of VMware Cloud Foundation is 19.5%, down from 24.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Cloud on AWS is 2.5%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
VMware Cloud Foundation19.5%
VMware Cloud on AWS2.5%
Other78.0%
Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

Narasimha Reddy Illuri - PeerSpot reviewer
There is progress in performance and stability, but further advancements are needed for end-user satisfaction
VMware Cloud Foundation's best features include its advanced capabilities, security purposes, and performance levels. The solution offers efficient licensing options. Previously, vSphere essential was available, but now it has moved to VMware Cloud Foundation 8.0. It includes advanced features such as lifecycle manager, patching level, and cluster level patching options. The solution now offers auto-deployment of VMs. Previously, I had to use the content library, right-click, and create VMs manually. With VMware Cloud Foundation, auto-deployment is possible by simply right-clicking and assigning a specific DHCP IP, enabling physical to vCenter level communication for automatic VM deployment. The workload portability feature in VMware Cloud Foundation provides good workload balance. For instance, in a cluster level with four to five ESXi hosts, each host has minimum resources allocated for CPU and memory, resulting in significantly reduced utilization at the VMware Cloud Foundation level.
Bao Yi Chai - PeerSpot reviewer
Stable product with a valuable portability feature
We use the product to migrate privately hosted on-premises servers to the cloud VMware Cloud on AWS's most valuable feature is portability. We can seamlessly upload and download data from on-premise to the cloud and move it back to the premise whenever required. The platform's cost could be…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I'm able to deploy many platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, and Azure on VMware."
"The product enables flexibility in network structures."
"It is a scalable platform."
"The stability of VMware Cloud Foundation is very high."
"The solution is very stable."
"The DSR feature is valuable because we have internal clustering, and these features are good for us."
"VMware Cloud Foundation's best features include its advanced capabilities, security purposes, and performance levels."
"VMware Cloud Foundation makes it easy to set up new environments. You get hosts in a pool, which you can build into a new cluster."
"The initial setup process is straightforward."
"It's a private solution, mainly. But with VMware on AWS, the best part is the ease of migration from VMware to VMware."
 

Cons

"Life cycle management is an area for improvement."
"After the acquisition, prices have been going up."
"The platform needs improvement in terms of troubleshooting."
"The interface is good, but there are compatibility issues or issues with the certificate for the VCenter."
"The deployment is clumsy and complex. There are too many things that need to be done in order to deploy."
"VMware Cloud Foundation is complex, and there are always updates regarding security features, accessibility, and the user interface. Making changes isn't simple because there are a lot of tables to update. People in the field may not feel confident about managing it."
"Cost is a challenge when convincing clients, especially for large deals."
"The tool's price tag is high."
"There is one thing for improvement. To connect with VMware Cloud on AWS, you need to connect via some sort of IPS. Previously, there were no IPS features available."
"The platform's cost could be reduced."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solutuion can be expensive for small and medium-sized companies."
"The price of VMware Cloud Foundation is a bit high. However, it comes with a lot of useful features and can handle a lot of operational complexity. Overall the price can be seen as being fair for what it offers."
"The tool's price is slightly on the higher side, but I guess you think there is no one-to-one comparison with other tools. The licensing part has become easier, while earlier, it was quite complex."
"The pricing is moderate. I would rate it six out of ten."
"The pricing can be more competitive."
"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."
"The licensing is expensive compared with Hyper V and Unitech's platform."
"The pricing of VMware Cloud Foundation could improve, it is expensive."
"The pricing depends on the version and the number of virtual machines. Based on that, the cost can vary."
"The product is expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
9%
Computer Software Company
30%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Performing Arts
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise27
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about VMware Cloud Foundation?
VMware Cloud Foundation provides us with the vSphere dashboard through which we can manage, monitor, schedule, and spin up your virtual machines. We can manage, monitor, and get reports of your inf...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Cloud Foundation?
Regarding pricing, VMware Cloud Foundation includes normal licensing costs. Since VMware's move to Broadcom, the pricing has increased significantly. Compared to Nutanix, which many people consider...
What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Foundation?
Regarding improvements in VMware Cloud Foundation, stability has significantly improved, and many issues have been resolved. The efficiency, stability, scalability, and advanced level features have...
 

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