AWS vs VMware Cloud on AWS

This comparison covers the virtualization capabilities of AWS and VMware Cloud on AWS for cloud-based deployments

Updated July 1, 2026

Score Breakdown

AWS

Pick

Performance

Cost value

Features

Maturity

Total: 35 / 40

VMware Cloud on AWS

Performance

Cost value

Features

Maturity

Total: 29 / 40

Strengths & Weaknesses

AWS

Highly scalable and flexible

Wide range of services and features

Tight integration with other AWS services

Less support for certain VMware-specific features and tools

More complex to set up and manage than VMware Cloud on AWS

VMware Cloud on AWS

Tight integration with vSphere and vCenter

Supports a wide range of VMware tools and features

Easy to manage and monitor

Less cost-effective than AWS

Less mature and less widely adopted than AWS

When to Choose

AWS

Best when scalability, flexibility, and a wide range of services are top priorities

VMware Cloud on AWS

Best when already invested in the VMware ecosystem and looking for a cloud-based solution with tight integration with vSphere and vCenter

IT Intel Verdict

Pick: AWS

AWS is a more mature and widely adopted cloud platform than VMware Cloud on AWS, with a wider range of services and features. While VMware Cloud on AWS is a strong option for those already invested in the VMware ecosystem, its limited cost-effectiveness and maturity make it less suitable for cloud-based deployments that require high scalability and flexibility.

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