In late 2023, Broadcom finalized its acquisition of VMware, triggering major changes to VMware’s pricing and licensing model. If your business relies on VMware, you’ve likely felt the impact — higher costs, stricter licensing, and fewer options for small and midsized companies.
At [Your Company Name], we help businesses navigate these changes and save money by migrating to smarter, cost-effective virtualization platforms.
🚨 What’s Changed with VMware?
- Perpetual licenses are gone — VMware now only offers subscriptions.
- Fewer product SKUs — Broadcom has bundled previously separate features, forcing many to pay for what they don’t need.
- Less SMB support — Focus has shifted toward large enterprises, making VMware less appealing for small IT environments.
💡 Affordable VMware Alternatives
We recommend two reliable, lower-cost virtualization platforms:
1. Microsoft Hyper-V
Built into Windows Server, Hyper-V is a rock-solid hypervisor that integrates seamlessly into Microsoft environments. For many clients, it’s already included in their existing Windows Server licensing.
2. Proxmox VE
A powerful open-source platform that supports KVM virtualization and LXC containers. Proxmox is free to use and includes live migration, high availability, built-in backups, and a modern web UI — no extra licensing required.
✅ How We Can Help
As an MSP, we provide:
- 🔍 Free assessment of your VMware environment and current costs
- 🔄 Migration planning and execution to Hyper-V or Proxmox
- 🔧 Ongoing maintenance and support
- 💾 Custom backup and disaster recovery solutions
Cut Costs Without Compromising Performance
If you’re looking to reduce licensing overhead, increase flexibility, or just get off the VMware treadmill, we’re here to help.
Visit the contact us page to get in touch!