VMware on OVHcloud: Compare vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)
Compare VMware solutions on OVHcloud
Compare Public VCF as-a-Service and Managed VMware vSphere to choose the right VMware cloud solution for your workloads, budget, and operating model.
Public VCF as-a-Service vs Managed VMware vSphere
OVHcloud offers two VMware cloud models designed for different needs. Public VCF as-a-Service provides a fully managed, shared VMware Cloud Foundation platform for cost-efficient scalability. Managed VMware vSphere delivers dedicated infrastructure for teams that need full control and customization.
This page compares both options to help you decide which VMware solution best fits your environment.
Choose Public VCF as-a-Service if you need | Choose Managed VMware vSphere if you need | |
| Which VMware solution should you choose? |
Public VCF as-a-Service is ideal for migration, burst capacity, disaster recovery, and production workloads where simplicity and cost efficiency matter. |
Managed VMware vSphere is best suited for enterprise workloads with strict customization or compliance requirements. |
| Pricing and consumption model | ||
| Pricing | Starting at $399/month | Starting at $2438/month |
| Consumption Model | Public VCF as-a-Service uses a predictable, service-based pricing model designed for flexibility and cost control. | Managed VMware vSphere follows a dedicated infrastructure model with pricing aligned to reserved capacity. |
Core service features compared Compare how Public VCF as-a-Service and Managed VMware vSphere differ across availability, networking, storage, security, and operational responsibility | ||
| Type | Public Cloud Powered by VMware Cloud Foundation | Hosted Private Cloud Powered by VMware |
| Core Functionality | Virtual machine management Resource allocation | Host/Data store management Virtual machine management Resource allocation |
| Main Interface | VMware Cloud Director | VMware vSphere Client |
| Management and licensing | ||
| VMware Cloud Foundation license | Included | Included |
| Managed by OVHcloud | Host and data store management Hardware configuration, supervision, and maintenance Security updates, version upgrades, and platform configuration | Hardware configuration, supervision, and maintenance Security updates, version upgrades, and platform configuration |
| Infrastructure and operations | ||
| Overview | Public VCF as-a-Service runs on shared infrastructure and abstracts networking, storage, and high availability. OVHcloud manages the platform so you can focus on your workloads. | Managed VMware vSphere uses dedicated infrastructure and gives you more control over configuration, while OVHcloud manages the underlying hardware. |
| Interfaces | VMware Cloud Director API | VMware vSphere VMware NSX VMware vSAN VMware Aria Ops API/Terraform |
| Tenancy | Multi tenant | Single tenant |
| Scalability and capacity | ||
| Starter Pack | Pack of resources (vCPU/RAM) + 1TB of standard storage + Public IP address | Pack of Hosts + 2 data stores of 3TB + Public IP address |
| Incremental growth | Per pack of resources (vCPU/RAM) Per additional storage resource | Per host Per data store |
| Network and connectivity | ||
| Network - Public Bandwidth | Up to 5 Gbps unmetered included | Up to 10 Gbps unmetered included |
| vRack Network - Private Bandwidth | Up to 5 Gbps unmetered included | Compatible with vRack private network |
| Options | Microsoft License Managed Veeam Public IP addresses | Microsoft License Managed Veeam Backup Zerto Disaster Recovery Public IP addresses |
| Commitments and certifications | ||
| SLA | 99.95% | 99.95% |
| Data Center Availability | USA (2), France (3), Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Canada (2) | USA (2), France (3), Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Canada (2) |
| Certification | - | ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701 and SOC I and II type 2 |
| Certification per sector | - | PCI DSS, HIPAA (USA), HDS (Europe, UK & Canada) |
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OVHcloud holds the highest qualification, Pinnacle tier, in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for cloud providers across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. This status reflects our experience running large-scale VMware environments and our ability to support customers as they modernize infrastructure, improve stability, and adopt VMware technologies with confidence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I migrate my existing VMware environment to the cloud?
Yes. OVHcloud supports VMware cloud migrations using proven tools such as Veeam and Zerto. These solutions help move VMware workloads to public, private, or hybrid cloud environments with minimal disruption.
OVHcloud experts guide you through planning, migration, and onboarding to ensure a smooth transition for your applications and data.
What support options are available for VMware products?
OVHcloud provides dedicated support for VMware products, including onboarding assistance, troubleshooting, and ongoing optimization. Customers have access to technical experts, with 24/7 support available for production environments depending on the selected support plan.
Which VMware solution is best for small businesses?
For small businesses, Public VMware Cloud Foundation as-a-Service (Public VCF as-a-Service) is often the best choice. It provides essential VMware virtualization capabilities on shared infrastructure, without large upfront investment.
This model allows small businesses to start with a cost-effective VMware environment and scale resources as their needs grow.
What is the difference between Public VCF as-a-Service and Private VCF as-a-Service (coming soon)?
Public VCF as-a-Service runs VMware Cloud Foundation on shared infrastructure managed by OVHcloud. It offers flexibility, scalability, and predictable costs, making it well suited for variable or growing workloads.
Private VCF as-a-Service (coming soon) runs on dedicated infrastructure and provides greater control, isolation, and customization. It is designed for organizations with strict compliance, security, or data-privacy requirements and is comparable to OVHcloud Managed VMware vSphere.