Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Exploring VMware Alternatives? Why Proxmox Might Be Your Best Bet

By: Sentia   Categories:Thought Leadership

Exploring VMware Alternatives? Why Proxmox Might Be Your Best Bet

With Broadcom’s recent overhaul of VMware’s licensing and pricing, many organizations are seeking alternatives. The shift to subscription-only models and steep cost increases has made it clear: it’s time to rethink virtualization.

Why Proxmox VE Deserves Your Attention

Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is emerging as a top choice for organizations looking for a powerful, open-source, and cost-effective alternative to VMware. It combines KVM for full virtualization and LXC for containers, all managed through a clean, web-based interface.

Key Benefits of Proxmox:

  • No licensing fees — open-source and community-driven
  • Built-in high availability, backup, and clustering
  • Active development and strong community support
  • Ideal for SMBs, labs, and even enterprise environments with the right architecture

Other Strong Contenders:

  • Microsoft Hyper-V – A mature, enterprise-grade hypervisor that integrates seamlessly with Windows Server environments.
  • Azure Stack HCI – For organizations looking to extend their on-prem infrastructure into the Azure cloud, this hybrid solution offers scalability and familiar tooling.

What to Consider Before Making a Move:

  • Migration complexity and downtime
  • Skillset and training for your IT team
  • Integration with existing systems and cloud strategy
  • Long-term cost of ownership

Whether you're looking to reduce costs, avoid vendor lock-in, or modernize your infrastructure, now is the time to explore your options.

Sentia can help. From evaluating your current environment to designing and implementing a tailored migration strategy, we’re here to support your transition every step of the way.

Contact us to get started.

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