VMware Cloud Foundation vs VMware Cloud on AWS comparison

VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware Cloud on AWS are both solutions in the Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms category. VMware Cloud Foundation is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.2, while VMware Cloud on AWS is ranked #13. VMware Cloud Foundation holds a 18.3% mindshare in HCCP, compared to VMware Cloud on AWS’s 3.0% mindshare. Additionally, 91% of VMware Cloud Foundation users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of VMware Cloud on AWS users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

VMware Cloud Foundation and VMware Cloud on AWS compete in the cloud integration category, enhancing data center capabilities. VMware Cloud on AWS often has the upper hand because of its advanced disaster recovery and seamless migration capabilities combined with native AWS integrations.

Features: VMware Cloud Foundation supports hybrid cloud management, integrated automation tools, and provides a secure scalable infrastructure. VMware Cloud on AWS offers native AWS integrations, advanced disaster recovery, and compatible AWS services for seamless workload migration.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Cloud Foundation simplifies deployment with consistent infrastructure across environments and has well-regarded customer service for quick issue resolution. VMware Cloud on AWS provides streamlined cloud transition with AWS integration but may face complex deployment due to AWS-specific management needs, benefiting from comprehensive AWS support resources.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Cloud Foundation may have high initial setup costs from hardware and licensing but offers substantial ROI through reduced operational expenses. VMware Cloud on AWS has lower initial costs and immediate scalability, providing quicker ROI especially for organizations already utilizing AWS services and is often seen as more cost-effective with rapid deployment advantages.

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Categories and Ranking

VMware Cloud Foundation

Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms

3rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (9th)

VMware Cloud on AWS

Ranking in Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms

13th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms category, the mindshare of VMware Cloud Foundation is 18.3%, down from 23.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Cloud on AWS is 3.0%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Hybrid Cloud Computing Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VMware Cloud Foundation	18.3%
VMware Cloud on AWS	3.0%
Other	78.7%

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Narasimha Reddy Illuri

VMware Administrator at Infosys

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.

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reviewer2534946

Manager Is at a tech consulting company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Consolidated data centers and improved backup and disaster recovery performance

The main point for improvement in VMware Cloud on AWS is the technical support. As for additional features, currently, to perform any automation, a subscription to Aria Operations is required, but that feature is being removed from VMware Cloud on AWS. I would prefer if essential automation functionalities were included directly within VMware Cloud on AWS rather than needing an additional subscription. Additionally, on the cost aspect, it would be beneficial to have ready-made reports for chargebacks against departments or projects without extensive analysis of compute, memory, and storage. When it comes to storage, a significant portion is reserved for management purposes, limiting usable storage. Following RAID configuration, we only have about 40% available for actual workload consumption. Consequently, estimating costs associated with storage becomes challenging. In summary, we need better price management, capacity management, and availability reporting in VMware Cloud on AWS. Currently, I rely on third-party tools for notifications, but such features should be readily available within VMware Cloud on AWS to ease the workload for administrators or operation heads.

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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 automation capabilities of VMware Cloud Foundation demonstrate excellent performance because of the private cloud automation, where you can develop things and manage the software into the data section, which is the SDDC."

"The solution's most valuable features are automated provisioning, network, and storage."

"The main features are the separation between the management plane and the workload. You can use NSX to provision between the different areas of the network, like west-east or north-south."

"VMware Cloud Foundation allows for extensive customization, aligning with our customer requirements."

"I'm able to deploy many platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, Oracle, and Azure on VMware."

"The most valuable area is the ECS environment which includes many features."

"They have in release 4.0 features from vSphere and Cloud Suite. It's a complete data center."

"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 infrastructure."

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"It's a private solution, mainly. But with VMware on AWS, the best part is the ease of migration from VMware to VMware."

"A backup of one core application that previously took seven to eight hours now completes within one to one and a half hours after migrating to VMware Cloud on AWS."

"The initial setup process is straightforward."

Cons

"The solution could improve by being more secure."

"An improvement needed is an upgrade to make it more scalable and automated, so that it can be easier to navigate within the cloud and the Kubernetes and vSphere, enabling VMware Cloud Foundation to deliver a more scalable hybrid cloud and manage the lifecycle between the management and Kubernetes section."

"The use of cloud and other integrations need to be improved and made easier."

"Life cycle management is an area for improvement."

"The customization has room for improvement."

"They should provide integration with Azure VMware Solution."

"After the acquisition, prices have been going up."

"The solution's log management could be improved because the logs don't provide enough information."

More VMware Cloud Foundation cons

"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."

"The main point for improvement in VMware Cloud on AWS is the technical support."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"VMware Cloud Foundation is overpriced, but I think we get what we pay for."

"The pricing can be more competitive."

"I rate the tool's pricing a seven out of ten."

"The price of VMware Cloud Foundation is expensive."

"If our customer has the option to buy a server for $4,000 or $5,000, but VMware asks for two-person licensing $7,000 to $8,000, which is more than the hardware price. So sometimes, the customer cannot pay for it because it's too expensive."

"VMware Cloud Foundation is expensive compared to one of its competitors."

"There is an annual license required to use the solution."

More VMware Cloud Foundation pricing and cost advice

"The product is expensive."

"The pricing depends on the version and the number of virtual machines. Based on that, the cost can vary."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

13%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

26%

Manufacturing Company

16%

Performing Arts

Recreational Facilities/Services Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	27

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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...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware Cloud Foundation?

The price for VMware Cloud Foundation is not cheap, as the market is competitive with AWS cloud. When comparing prices of both clouds, AWS is cheaper because they offer a free section for practice....

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What needs improvement with VMware Cloud Foundation?

In VMware Cloud Foundation, areas that have room for improvement include the experience between VMware Cloud Foundation and the cloud. I prefer working with the cloud due to my study with the archi...

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What needs improvement with VMware Cloud on AWS?

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What is your primary use case for VMware Cloud on AWS?

VMware Cloud on AWS serves as the primary platform for our main workloads. Our primary objective when we moved to VMware Cloud on AWS was to consolidate all the data centers we had. We had on-premi...

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What advice do you have for others considering VMware Cloud on AWS?

We are currently using VMware Cloud on AWS and are now evaluating options, whether we go with VMware itself or Nutanix or any other such solution. We are not using hybrid cloud management capabilit...

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Overview

VMware Cloud Foundation makes it easy to deploy and run a hybrid cloud. VMware Cloud Foundation provides integrated cloud infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, and security) and cloud management services to run enterprise applications in both private and public environments.

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VMware Cloud on AWS integrates VMware's enterprise-class SDDC with AWS's scalable infrastructure, offering innovative solutions for IT needs. It combines both environments for seamless application migration and management.

Developed to address hybrid cloud challenges, VMware Cloud on AWS offers streamlined processes for migrating applications, enhancing scalability and reducing costs. By leveraging VMware's infrastructure alongside AWS's global presence, organizations can efficiently optimize their IT environments. Users have noted the ease of integrating on-premises infrastructure with AWS environments, highlighting it as a valuable tool for modern infrastructure transformations. Despite its strengths, reviewers suggest enhancements in cost management tools.

What are the most important features?

Hybrid Cloud Extension: Enables easy migration of applications across cloud environments without downtime.
Consistent Infrastructure: Provides a consistent VMware experience across on-premises and AWS.
Global Reach: Utilizes AWS's global infrastructure for disaster recovery and data sovereignty.
Robust Security: Incorporates VMware's extensive security features across both infrastructures.
Scalability: Easily scale resources up or down based on needs without hardware concerns.

Which benefits and ROI should users look for?

Reduced Costs: Minimizes the need for additional hardware investment and maintenance.
Increased Agility: Quick deployment enhances time-to-market for applications and services.
Improved Performance: Leverages AWS's infrastructure for robust application performance.
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined operations with unified management tools.
Disaster Recovery: Offers cost-effective and efficient disaster recovery solutions.

In particular industries, VMware Cloud on AWS is used extensively in finance and healthcare due to its strong compliance and security features. Financial institutions benefit from its disaster recovery capabilities, while healthcare providers utilize its secure data management features. It enables seamless integration of applications, thus supporting industry-specific regulatory requirements. Its ability to scale easily supports dynamic workloads and increasing data handling needs.

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