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We performed a comparison between Nutanix AHV Virtualization and RHEV based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Server Virtualization Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Nutanix AHV Virtualization vs. RHEV Report (Updated: March 2024).
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"I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.""For our markets here in Morocco, we are mainly working with server virtualization, and the most valuable feature is the software-defined storage and hyper-converged infrastructure.""It has a vs switch for the people who know Linux, in case it's easier for them to use AHV than it is to use VMware.""Simplicity is the most valuable feature.""Nutanix's customer support is good, one of its biggest selling points.""Integration is the most valuable feature of the product.""This product stands out for its user-friendly interface, intuitive design, and responsive UI. It offers AVH features comparable to Nutanix but at a more cost-effective price point.""The most valuable feature is manageability."

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"The most valuable feature of this solution is the support portal.""One of the most valuable features of this solution is the popularity of the OS.""Technically, the main reason why I'm using Red Hat is because of its stability.""The solution is overall very good with all the facilities. It is user friendly, easy to configure, has documentation, and support is available.""The solution is a great all-round product. The virtualization is especially good.""We find the ease of use of this solution to be invaluable. It is user-friendly and integrates well with other software.""The price is the solution's most valuable aspect. It's much cheaper than, for example, VMware.""I can control and manage everything. I know everything that's cooking inside. This is the best part for me."

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Cons
"My storage use is doubled; if I am creating a one TB virtual machine then my storage policy will take two TB from my cluster.""The technical support for this solution needs to be improved in terms of response time.""There are some issues with the interface and integration.""Nutanix misses alerts sometimes.""The solution can be pricey.""The initial installation is complex. It took approximately four days.""It worked well in the beginning but after using it for some time, we found some limitations in terms of compatibility with other software.""Adding even more integrations would be an improvement."

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"Configuring the network interfaces is much better in Ubuntu and should be improved.""We'd like it if it would be possible on Red Hat Virtualization to possibly connect two or three VMs to the same disk.""The documentation is not as good as it should be.""I heard that there are big differences between Red Hat eight and seven, but it's still quite difficult for me to judge it. I found it a bit more difficult to manage than version seven, which was much easier. In term of features, though, it is still not yet clear which is better. I have no clear idea of which features need to be changed at the moment.""RHEV can improve by keeping pace with new features and new enhancements. They should not be halted or delayed innovation because over the past quarter the enhancements have not been as fast as they have been previously.""The UI should be more interactive with additional features.""Red Hat by itself is not scalable. But you can have third party add-ons like Ceph to make it massively scalable.""We hope that Red Hat can produce a paradigm edition. We are looking for paradigm computing and paradigm storage. Its scalability can be improved. It is not easy to scale, and we hope that Red Hat can provide a more scalable system. They should also provide local service and support. Our customers are looking for a good software vendor to provide professional services."

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  • "The most valuable feature of this solution is that there is no licensing fee."
  • "AHV is free, it's an open-source solution."
  • "Some of the features required additional licenses."
  • "We don't have to pay extra for Acropolis because it is built into Nutanix."
  • "The price of the solution is fair and if you want support there are additional fees."
  • "The price of the solution can always be lower. However, the price of the solution is reasonable."
  • "Nutanix AHV is free."
  • "The price of Nutanix AHV is reasonable."
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  • "This is an open-source solution."
  • "I would say the price is acceptable."
  • "We are using the free version of Red Hat."
  • "I believe we pay on a yearly basis."
  • "We buy a license for commercial use, and we also use the free editions."
  • "We have to pay extra for vulnerability and fault tolerance."
  • "The solution does not require licencing but a subscription is necessary, which is very affordable."
  • "The price of RHEV is high. It is an open-source solution, the price should be less. The price should not be on par with a solution, such as VMware. It's not more or equal to VMware, it's less, but the difference should be more substantial."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:To understand which is better - Nutanix AHV or VMware vSphere - you need to do a product comparison. Both products support hypervisors. However, Nutanix supports some of the most popular ones and more… more »
    Top Answer:Integration is the most valuable feature of the product.
    Top Answer:The solution’s pricing is relatively fair. It could be improved, though.
    Top Answer:RHEV’s cost is much less compared to VMware.
    Top Answer:It is an open-source solution. We do not need to pay the license cost if we install and manage the tool. We must purchase the license and support if we need a global patch. The subscription fee… more »
    Top Answer:Management of RHEV is not as easy as VMware. Some features do not work. The product does not provide features similar to VMware’s VMotion. After creating the cluster, the VM is moved to another node… more »
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    Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization
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    Overview
    Nutanix AHV is a secure, enterprise-grade solution for intuitive virtualization and container management. It streamlines operations and simplifies management for all your workloads and environments.

    Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization, or RHEV, is a leading open standard enterprise virtualization management solution. This solution supports virtualization of servers and desktops using the same infrastructure and a single easy-to-use interface.

    Because RHEV is based on open standards, it is vendor-independent and a lot more cost effective and flexible than proprietary solutions.


    Sample Customers
    JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
    Qualcomm and Bonham's Auction House.
    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company32%
    Financial Services Firm27%
    Retailer9%
    Comms Service Provider9%
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    Educational Organization26%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm7%
    Manufacturing Company6%
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    Comms Service Provider33%
    Computer Software Company20%
    Integrator13%
    Manufacturing Company13%
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    Educational Organization50%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Financial Services Firm6%
    Government4%
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    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise31%
    Large Enterprise36%
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    Small Business19%
    Midsize Enterprise36%
    Large Enterprise45%
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    Small Business59%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise29%
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    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise56%
    Large Enterprise32%
    Buyer's Guide
    Nutanix AHV Virtualization vs. RHEV
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Nutanix AHV Virtualization vs. RHEV and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,857 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Nutanix AHV Virtualization is ranked 6th in Server Virtualization Software with 44 reviews while RHEV is ranked 10th in Server Virtualization Software with 32 reviews. Nutanix AHV Virtualization is rated 8.6, while RHEV is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Nutanix AHV Virtualization writes "Lightweight, integrates well, and the technical support is responsive". On the other hand, the top reviewer of RHEV writes "Offers frameworks with well-documented API and easy to use". Nutanix AHV Virtualization is most compared with Proxmox VE, VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM and Oracle VM, whereas RHEV is most compared with VMware vSphere, KVM, Proxmox VE, Hyper-V and Oracle VM VirtualBox. See our Nutanix AHV Virtualization vs. RHEV report.

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