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Compare StarWind Virtual SAN and VxRail 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
StarWind Virtual SAN
Star Rating
(161)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about StarWind Virtual SANVxRail
Star Rating
(41)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that StarWind Virtual SAN excels in Quality of Support with a score of 9.6, while VxRail falls behind at 8.3. Reviewers mention that StarWind's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, making troubleshooting more efficient.
- Reviewers say that StarWind Virtual SAN offers superior Server Virtualization capabilities, scoring 9.5 compared to VxRail's 8.8. Users highlight the seamless integration of virtual machines and the ease of managing multiple servers as standout features.
- G2 users note that StarWind's Dynamic Scaling feature is rated at 9.0, which allows for flexible resource allocation, while VxRail's score of 8.3 indicates less adaptability. Users mention that StarWind's scaling capabilities are particularly beneficial for growing businesses.
- Users on G2 report that both products perform well in High Availability, with StarWind scoring 9.6 and VxRail at 9.0. However, reviewers mention that StarWind's proactive monitoring features provide an edge in preventing downtime.
- Reviewers mention that StarWind Virtual SAN shines in Appliance Independence with a score of 9.3, allowing users to choose their hardware freely, while VxRail's score of 8.8 indicates more restrictions. Users appreciate the flexibility StarWind offers in hardware selection.
- Users say that both products have comparable Backup and Recovery features, each scoring 8.8. However, reviewers mention that StarWind's backup process is more straightforward and user-friendly, making it easier for teams to manage data protection.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
StarWind Virtual SAN
No pricing availableVxRail
No pricing availableFree Trial
StarWind Virtual SAN
Free Trial is available
VxRail
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.5
128
8.9
25
Ease of Use
9.2
129
8.5
25
Ease of Setup
8.7
120
8.4
20
Ease of Admin
9.2
115
8.5
20
Quality of Support
9.7
124
8.3
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
110
8.5
21
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
113
8.5
23
Features by Category
Core Functions
9.6
89
8.8
20
9.7
106
8.9
19
8.9
82
8.6
18
General Functionality
9.0
83
8.3
18
9.6
103
9.0
19
8.9
84
9.0
18
8.9
79
8.8
18
Configuration
9.4
89
8.8
19
9.5
90
8.9
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
StarWind Virtual SAN and VxRail are categorized as Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Solutions
Unique Categories
StarWind Virtual SAN has no unique categories
VxRail has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
StarWind Virtual SAN
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
VxRail
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
18.2%
Computer & Network Security
6.9%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Higher Education
4.4%
Banking
3.1%
Other
61.6%
Information Technology and Services
34.4%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.4%
Higher Education
6.3%
Government Administration
6.3%
Telecommunications
3.1%
Other
40.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
StarWind Virtual SAN
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rami C.
Verified User in Higher Education
Easy to install and configure Easy to use with web management UI Compatible with multiple hypervisors (Hyper-V, VMware, ... ) Compatible with almost any hardware Great Support
Most Helpful Critical Review
VxRail
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Central management to manage updates of the components
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Higher Education
Partner Support, and method of providing support. Every time Technical assistant was changed during troubleshooting.
Rami C.
Verified User in Higher Education
Easy to install and configure Easy to use with web management UI Compatible with multiple hypervisors (Hyper-V, VMware, ... ) Compatible with almost any hardware Great Support
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Central management to manage updates of the components
Verified User in Higher Education
Partner Support, and method of providing support. Every time Technical assistant was changed during troubleshooting.
Alternatives
Discussions
What is virtual SAN in Hyper-V?
1 comment
VZ
StarWind VSAN could run on any popular hypervisor, be it Microsoft Hyper-V, VMware vSphere/ ESXi, Linux KVM, or Xen. Here you can find more info about...Read more
How does StarWind virtual SAN work?
1 comment
BM
It works by providing iSCSI targets that are syncronised across hosts using dedicated synchronization and heartbeat networks.Read more
Is StarWind Free?
1 comment
VZ
It has a free version. More details here: https://www.starwindsoftware.com/starwind-virtual-san-freeRead more
What are the advantages of VxRail?
1 comment
SK
No SAN environment.
No Storage administrator require.
Easy management
No hardware failures, comparing with all other product VxRail hardware failure...Read more
VxRail has no more discussions with answers
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