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Top 10 VMware vSphere Alternatives & Competitors

By Broadcom
(596)4.6 out of 5

Explore the best alternatives to VMware vSphere for users who need new software features or want to try different solutions. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to VMware vSphere include features and user interface. The best overall VMware vSphere alternative is Azure Virtual Machines. Other similar apps like VMware vSphere are VirtualBox, Scale Computing Platform, DigitalOcean, and Oracle VM. VMware vSphere alternatives can be found in Server Virtualization Software but may also be in Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) Providers or Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Software.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to VMware vSphere

  • Azure Virtual Machines
  • VirtualBox
  • Scale Computing Platform
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Top 10 Alternatives to VMware vSphere Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

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  1. Azure Virtual Machines

    By Microsoft
    (461)4.4 out of 5

    2. Azure Virtual Machines gives you the flexibility of virtualization for a wide range of computing solutions: development and testing, running applications, and extending your datacenter with support for Linux, Windows Server, SQL Server, Oracle, IBM, and SAP.

    Categories in common with VMware vSphere:

    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, Azure Virtual Machines is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Easier to do business with
    Easier to set up
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    #2

  2. VirtualBox

    By Oracle
    (279)4.5 out of 5

    3. VirtualBox is an open source x86 and AMD64/Intel64 VDI solution for enterprises.

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    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, VirtualBox is:

    Easier to set up
    More usable
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    #3

  3. Scale Computing Platform

    By Scale Computing
    (184)4.8 out of 5

    4. Scale Computing is a global business with offices around the world, thousands of customers, and countless applications now running on Scale Computing Platform. Strategic partners include market leaders such as Google, Intel, APC Schneider, Lenovo, NEC, BCDVideo, and others. Some of the largest organizations in the world trust SC//Platform to run critical infrastructure, such as Hilton Hotels, Steel Dynamics, Farm Bureau Insurance, McDonald’s, Sumitomo Corporation, Delhaize, Holiday Inn, Air Liquide, and many others.

    Categories in common with VMware vSphere:
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    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, Scale Computing Platform is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    Easier to do business with
    See all Scale Computing Platform reviews
    #4

  4. DigitalOcean

    By DigitalOcean
    (633)4.6 out of 5
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    5. DigitalOcean provides the best tools to control your virtual server in the cloud. Learn how we deliver the most intuitive interface and features so you can start building your web infrastructure today.

    Categories in common with VMware vSphere:
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    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, DigitalOcean is:

    Easier to set up
    Easier to do business with
    More usable
    See all DigitalOcean reviews
    #5

  5. Oracle VM

    By Oracle
    (72)4.3 out of 5
    Optimized for quick response

    6. Server Virtualization.

    Categories in common with VMware vSphere:

    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, Oracle VM is:

    Better at support
    Easier to set up
    See all Oracle VM reviews
    #6

  6. Red Hat OpenShift

    By Red Hat
    (238)4.5 out of 5

    7. Red Hat OpenShift is a platform for creating and deploying any application, quickly and easily, on virtually any infrastructure.

    Categories in common with VMware vSphere:
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    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, Red Hat OpenShift is:

    Slower to reach roi
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    #7

  7. XenServer

    By Citrix
    (48)4.1 out of 5

    8. XenServer is a leading virtualization management platform optimized for application, desktop and server virtualization infrastructures. Consolidation and containment of workloads on Citrix Hypervisor enables organizations of any vertical or size to transform their business IT compute infrastructures.

    Categories in common with VMware vSphere:

    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, XenServer is:

    Slower to reach roi
    See all XenServer reviews
    #8

  8. Proxmox VE

    By Proxmox
    (30)4.6 out of 5

    9. Proxmox VE is a complete virtualization management solution for servers.

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    #9

  9. Google Compute Engine

    By Google
    (890)4.5 out of 5

    10. Compute Engine enables you to create and run large-scale workloads on virtual machines hosted on Google Cloud. Get running quickly with pre-built and ready-to-go configurations or create machines of your own with the optimal amount of vCPU and memory required for your workload.

    Categories in common with VMware vSphere:

    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, Google Compute Engine is:

    Easier to do business with
    Easier to set up
    See all Google Compute Engine reviews
    #10

  10. Red Hat Enterprise Linux

    By Red Hat
    (803)4.5 out of 5

    11. Open source platform for mission-critical computing

    Categories in common with VMware vSphere:

    Reviewers say compared to VMware vSphere, Red Hat Enterprise Linux is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    Easier to do business with
    See all Red Hat Enterprise Linux reviews

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