Azure VMware Solution vs. CloudShare

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Azure VMware Solution
Score 7.9 out of 10
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Azure VMware Solution enables users to run VMware workloads natively on Azure. The user can move VMware-based workloads from the datacenter to Azure and integrate a VMware environment with Azure. This enables users to continue managing existing environments with the same VMware tools already in use while including Azure native services. Azure VMware Solution is a Microsoft service, verified by VMware, that runs on Azure infrastructure.
$10.41
per hour
CloudShare
Score 7.0 out of 10
N/A
A solution to create virtual software training, POCs and demos. CloudShare offers a simple virtual IT lab to create compelling hands-on software product experiences used to WOW customers and prospects. CloudShare features: 1. Fast Setup: Spins up interactive software experiences in a flash. Environments can be created and cloned in minutes to mimic real-world experiences for demos, POCs, and training. 2. Hands-on Assistance: Real time user progress can…N/A
Pricing
Azure VMware SolutionCloudShare
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Azure VMware SolutionCloudShare
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Features
Azure VMware SolutionCloudShare
Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
Comparison of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) features of Product A and Product B
Azure VMware Solution
9.1
5 Ratings
10% above category average
CloudShare
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Ratings
Service-level Agreement (SLA) uptime8.55 Ratings00 Ratings
Dynamic scaling7.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Elastic load balancing9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-configured templates9.04 Ratings00 Ratings
Monitoring tools9.35 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-defined machine images9.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Operating system support10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
Security controls9.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Automation9.35 Ratings00 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Azure VMware SolutionCloudShare
Small Businesses
DigitalOcean Droplets
DigitalOcean Droplets
Score 9.7 out of 10

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Medium-sized Companies
SAP on IBM Cloud
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 8.0 out of 10
Enterprises
SAP on IBM Cloud
SAP on IBM Cloud
Score 9.0 out of 10
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Score 8.0 out of 10
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User Ratings
Azure VMware SolutionCloudShare
Likelihood to Recommend
7.7
(5 ratings)
8.4
(2 ratings)
Usability
8.5
(4 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Azure VMware SolutionCloudShare
Likelihood to Recommend
Microsoft
Cloud-Native Applications: If you are building cloud-native applications that are designed to run on Azure, AVS may not be the best solution. In this case, you should consider using Azure-native services, such as Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) or Azure Functions.Minimal Workloads: If you have a small number of workloads, it may not be cost-effective to use AVS. In this case, you can consider using Azure Virtual Machines (VMs) or other Azure services that are better suited for small workloads.Custom Hardware Configurations: If you require custom hardware configurations or specialized hardware, AVS may not be able to meet your requirements. In this case, you can consider using other Azure services, such as Azure Dedicated Hosts, that offer more flexibility in terms of hardware configurations.Cost-Sensitive Workloads: If you have cost-sensitive workloads, AVS may not be the best solution. While AVS offers many benefits, it can also be more expensive than other Azure services. In this case, you should consider using Azure services that are more cost-effective, such as Azure Virtual Machines.
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CloudShare
I mentioned that during the last two years, a lot of the training we do at my business was impacted, just like a lot of companies. My biggest thing was getting everyone on the same page, and I feel some software does that better than others. With Cloudshare, It allowed me especially to see an accurate snapshot of what was going on with the learning portion of the work that we do by making it easy to digest what was going on in my workplace.
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Pros
Microsoft
  • Provide hardware and infrastructure for hosting VMs
  • Ability to backup and restore between On Premise and cloud
  • Make it easy to implement a DR solution
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CloudShare
  • Virtual classroom
  • Collective management
  • Learning features
  • Flexibility
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Cons
Microsoft
  • More regions to deploy
  • More clarity on billing
  • Reduce latency
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CloudShare
  • Took more time to onboard everyone with how to use it.
  • VM can be very slow at times.
  • Feel like some process are overcomplicated.
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Usability
Microsoft
It feels good for our techs who already used VMware on prem. However, there was significant difficulty adjusting to a new networking model.
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CloudShare
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Alternatives Considered
Microsoft
It's very good compared to its competitors as great uptime, easy support and interactive User Interface makes it a wonderful solution.
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CloudShare
I just felt that Azure had little to no help on the base tiers, whereas with Cloudshare, I felt a fuller "user experience" as it pertains to getting help when I and when my team needed it. I think that was the biggest and main thing in my opinion. In this software space, sometimes the little things can be the difference in picking one software over the other, and that basically was it for us!
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Return on Investment
Microsoft
  • Cost Savings: One of the key benefits of AVS is that it can help businesses save money by reducing the costs associated with maintaining and upgrading on-premises infrastructure.
  • AVS can help businesses improve their agility by enabling them to quickly provision and scale VMware workloads in Azure.
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CloudShare
  • We save time as we can keep virtual classrooms always ready.
  • It may vary according to the usage scenario, but the user interface is comfortable. When you go into a little detail, you may not need counseling for initial use.
  • You can manage the jobs that you would do multiple times on other platforms at once from here.
  • All of these actually give you a profit. Time wasted, less application usage, less resource consumption, etc.
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ScreenShots

CloudShare Screenshots

Screenshot of a display of users' live screens in a single dashboard, which can be used to take control of their environment whenever they need help.Screenshot of a view of the user's hands-on experience, along with content to guide them to success.Screenshot of user communication via live chat, which allows them to request assistance in real-time.Screenshot of a display of live user engagement with real-time in-experience analytics.Screenshot of CloudShare’s resource usage insights, including auto-suspend and delete & scheduled reporting.