Shlomi Lavi /
Apr 12, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - VMware Workstation 9 or VMware vCenter Orchestrator?
VMware Workstation 9 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than VMware vCenter Orchestrator, and VMware vCenter Orchestrator is rated higher (86/100) than VMware Workstation 9 (50/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.
Looking for the right Virtualization solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
VMware Vs. VMware
VMware:
VMware, Inc. is a company providing virtualization software,founded in 1998 and based in Palo Alto, California, USA. The company was acquired by EMC Corporation in 2004, and operates as a separate software subsidiary.
VMware's desktop software runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, while VMware's enterprise software hypervis...
VMware:
VMware, Inc. is a company providing virtualization software,founded in 1998 and based in Palo Alto, California, USA. The company was acquired by EMC Corporation in 2004, and operates as a separate software subsidiary.
VMware's desktop software runs on Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X, while VMware's enterprise software hypervis...
Who is more expensive? VMware Workstation 9 or VMware vCenter Orchestrator?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Virtualization software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for VMware Workstation 9 and VMware vCenter Orchestrator.
VMware Workstation 9 price starts at $274 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 VMware Workstation 9 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Virtualization software. VMware vCenter Orchestrator price starts at $31 per license , When comparing VMware vCenter Orchestrator to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Virtualization software cost.
Bottom line: VMware Workstation 9 cost is around the same cost of VMware vCenter Orchestrator.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared VMware Workstation 9 Vs. VMware vCenter Orchestrator based on some of the most important and required Virtualization features.
VMware Workstation 9: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
VMware vCenter Orchestrator: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
The software is suitable for both home and business use. The software is most suitable for small and medium business.