Thinking About Leaving VMware? Here's Your Roadmap.

After Broadcom's acquisition and massive price hikes, thousands of businesses are looking for the exit. This playbook walks you through the decision and planning process — so you can move with confidence, not panic.

A Complete Decision Framework

This isn't a sales pitch for any particular platform. It's a structured guide to help you evaluate your options, build a business case, plan a migration, and communicate the change to your team. We've helped businesses navigate this exact transition — this playbook captures that experience.

  • Cost analysis worksheet — understand your true VMware spend
  • Platform comparison matrix — honest pros and cons of every alternative
  • Migration timeline template — a phased approach that minimizes risk
  • Risk assessment framework — identify and mitigate every concern
  • Stakeholder communication templates — explain the change to leadership and staff
  • Vendor evaluation criteria — what to look for in a migration partner
  • Proof-of-concept planning guide — test before you commit

Already know you want to move to Proxmox? Check out our Proxmox migration service for hands-on help.

Renewals Have Increased 2-10x

Since Broadcom's acquisition, VMware renewal prices have jumped dramatically. Businesses that were paying $5,000/year are seeing quotes for $20,000-50,000. This isn't a blip — it's the new normal.

Free ESXi Is Gone

The free ESXi hypervisor that thousands of small businesses relied on has been discontinued. There is no free tier of VMware anymore. If you were running free ESXi, you now need a paid license or a different platform.

Every Month You Wait Costs Money

Every month you stay on inflated VMware licensing is another month of overpaying. The sooner you evaluate your options and make a decision, the sooner you stop burning money on a platform that no longer values your business.

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