# Is ESXi software free?

Is ESXi software free?

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- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

ESXi has a free version! Basic features, perfect for personal use or testing. No advanced features or official support, but it's free forever. Paid editions and other free hypervisors also exist - pick the one that fits your needs and budget.

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: about 2 years ago
- Author title: | Information technology Administrator | Ex-IndiGo | Technical support | Desktop Support |



### Comment 2

No its not free. but trail available.

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago



### Comment 3

Simple answer: No

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- Posted at: almost 3 years ago



### Comment 4

no 
but you can use the evaluation version for 3 month and then you can take a decision 

##### Comment Metadata
- Posted at: over 3 years ago
- Author title: System Admin at Contact , Information & Communication Technology Expert at GIZ Egypt




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