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Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) vs. Scale Computing Platform

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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    KVM

    Score2.1 out of 10
    N/AKernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is a virtualization solution developed by small Israeli software company Qumranet and supported by Red Hat since that company's acquisition in 2008.N/A

    Scale Computing Platform

    Score7.9 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Scale Computing offers edge computing, virtualization, and hyperconverged solutions for customers around the globe. Scale Computing HyperCore software promises to eliminate traditional virtualization software, disaster recovery software, servers, and shared storage, replacing these with a fully integrated, highly available system for running applications. The vendor says that, using patented HyperCore™ technology, the SC//HyperCore self-healing platform automatically identifies, mitigates, and…

    $249

    per year per core

    Pricing
    KVMScale Computing Platform
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Standard
    $249
    per year per core
    Professional
    $312
    per year per core
    Professional Essentials
    $5,600
    one-time fee
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    KVMScale Computing Platform
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details—Pricing shown in U.S. Dollar. Pricing for other regions available on request.
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    Community Pulse
    KVMScale Computing Platform
    Considered Both Products
    Red Hat
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    Scale Computing
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    Even though SCP uses parts of KVM, their approach is an engineers dream: you order, you deploy, you are productive.
    oVirt is also a very sophisticated product, but the learning curve for us was a bit steep
    Incentivized
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    KVM: Scale HC3 Hypervisors builds on KVM, but extends it massively with their hassle-free setup, integration and support. Proxmox: Also builds on KVM, but needs much more manpower to keep it running. VMware ESXi: I'm a long-time ESXi expert and had to deal with all the hassles …
    Incentivized
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    Price and easy of use - Scale won hands down for me.
    Incentivized
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    We looked into various systems but the one that stood out was a Unitrends backup system and I liked what I saw at the time. But when I discovered Scale Computing HC3, I realized I could get more out of it than Unitrends and at a lower cost. Scale has reduced the number of …
    Incentivized
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    Each system I evaluated has its own strengths and weaknesses. I ended up choosing Scale because of the features and the price. I feel Scale has the best value for the money. I also like to support smaller businesses and I feel that you often get better customer support, which …
    Incentivized
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    After reviewing several options, including upgrading our Hyper-V setup. We determined that the Cost vs Benefit for our setup fell directly to the Scale HC3. We were in a situation where we needed new hardware and new software, so with the other options we were still looking at …
    Incentivized
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    Scale Computing had zero pressure tactic and delivered on every word they said and more. The pricing was on par with the competitors, but I was getting the high end of Scale's solution while with the others I was getting their low end. Without a doubt we made the perfect choice …
    Incentivized
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    Pricing is an SMB scope. Scale Computing is by far the best ability. No reoccurring licensing costs, just annual maintenance.
    Incentivized
    Chose Scale Computing Platform
    We ended selecting Scale because they seemed to care about their customers. Also Scale was very competitively priced vs some of the competitors. Lastly the interface and system were very simple to use and deploy. Simplivity at the time did not support Hyper-V. and we did not …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    KVMScale Computing Platform
    Server Virtualization
    Comparison of Server Virtualization features of Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) and Scale Computing Platform
    Feature
    Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM)
    9.2
    5 Ratings
    Scale Computing Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Virtual machine automated provisioning9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Management console9.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live virtual machine backup9.73 Ratings00 Ratings
    Live virtual machine migration9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Hypervisor-level security9.53 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    KVMScale Computing Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.3
    (5 ratings)
    9.9
    (244 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.4
    (22 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (40 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (245 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)