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HPE VM Essentials vs Scale Computing Platform

Both stand on server virtualization software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Choose Scale Computing Platform if you need combined infrastructure and centralized management across distributed or edge locations, with automation and Azure integrations. Look elsewhere if you need a published price before engaging with the vendor or a configuration other than the listed 3-node Professional Essentials plan.

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The facts

	HPE VM Essentials	Scale Computing Platform
Free plan	No	Not published
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux, Web	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	6
Maker	Not published	Scale Computing Platform
Website	hpe.com	scalecomputing.com
On server virtualization software	#17 of 22	#13 of 22

HPE VM Essentials: what it does well

Scale Computing Platform: what it does well

Combines virtualization, servers, storage, backup, disaster recovery, and fleet management.
Centralizes monitoring and management across distributed clusters.
Zero-touch provisioning supports cluster deployment.
REST API and Ansible collection support automation.
Integrates with Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, and Azure Policy.

What to know first

Pricing is available on request.
Professional Essentials is limited to a 3-node configuration.
Email support is limited to Monday through Friday, 2 AM to 10 PM ET.

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