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Compare Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) and Scale Computing Platform 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$249.00 1 Software License Only. Per core, per year, 5-year term. Per Year
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
Star Rating
(270)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Browse all 3 pricing plansScale Computing Platform
Star Rating
(184)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (75.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$249.00 1 Software License Only. Per core, per year, 5-year term. Per Year
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) excels in server virtualization with a score of 9.4, while Scale Computing Platform shines even brighter with a score of 9.7, indicating a more robust capability in this area.
- Reviewers mention that both platforms offer strong data security features, each scoring 9.0; however, Scale Computing Platform is noted for its user-friendly backup and recovery options, achieving a score of 9.0 compared to Nutanix's 8.5.
- G2 users highlight that Scale Computing Platform has a slight edge in ease of setup, scoring 9.3 versus Nutanix's 8.8, making it a more accessible choice for organizations looking to implement quickly.
- Users on G2 report that Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) provides excellent scalability with a score of 9.5, which is crucial for enterprises anticipating growth, while Scale Computing Platform's scalability is not explicitly rated but is implied to be effective.
- Reviewers say that both products have high availability features, with Nutanix scoring 9.4 and Scale Computing Platform scoring 9.6, suggesting that users can rely on either for consistent uptime, but Scale may offer slightly better performance in this area.
- Users report that while both platforms integrate well with various operating systems, Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) has a higher score of 9.3, indicating a broader compatibility range that may benefit larger enterprises with diverse IT environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
No pricing availableScale Computing Platform
Standard
$249.00
1 Software License Only. Per core, per year, 5-year term. Per Year
Right-sized solutions to simplify IT operations without sacrificing reliability.
- Unlimited CPU and Storage Options
- Distributed Storage with High Availability
- Virtualization and VM Management
Free Trial
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
No trial information availableScale Computing Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
196
9.4
163
Ease of Use
9.3
197
9.6
165
Ease of Setup
8.8
175
9.3
158
Ease of Admin
9.1
180
9.5
157
Quality of Support
9.4
192
9.6
165
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
174
9.6
157
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
190
9.4
159
Features by Category
Core Functions
9.4
147
9.7
105
9.4
144
9.4
105
8.4
132
8.7
101
General Functionality
9.1
138
9.2
102
9.4
141
9.6
103
9.0
134
8.9
100
8.5
127
9.0
100
Configuration
8.9
132
8.6
96
9.0
137
8.8
99
Performance
Not enough data
9.5
131
Not enough data
8.4
122
Not enough data
9.2
124
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
130
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.0
128
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) and Scale Computing Platform are categorized as Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
Unique Categories
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI) has no unique categories
Scale Computing Platform is categorized as Server Virtualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Scale Computing Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.6%
Government Administration
5.2%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Higher Education
4.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Other
65.1%
Primary/Secondary Education
10.3%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Information Technology and Services
7.6%
Government Administration
6.0%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Other
62.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Nutanix Cloud Infrastructure (NCI)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Insurance
Easy to learn interface, great support, great peroformance
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in E-Learning
the price very high and we don't and bad view for the performance
Scale Computing Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chad M.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
It is versatile and grows with our needs.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Clarence T.
Verified User in Medical Practice
Scale Technicians cant give you estimates on work being performed. If you have even one node out of service, Scale will mark your whole scale cluster out of support. Because Scale doesn't support their hardware for extended periods of time, it will force...
Verified User in Insurance
Easy to learn interface, great support, great peroformance
Chad M.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
It is versatile and grows with our needs.
Verified User in E-Learning
the price very high and we don't and bad view for the performance
Clarence T.
Verified User in Medical Practice
Scale Technicians cant give you estimates on work being performed. If you have even one node out of service, Scale will mark your whole scale cluster out of support. Because Scale doesn't support their hardware for extended periods of time, it will force...
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Discussions
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What is HC3?
2 comments
ES
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What is HC3 scale computing?
1 comment
ES
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1 comment
ES
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