I love how this software integrates all my cloud storage and networks into a single platform. It makes it easy to manage applications without having to download multiple programs on my desktop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It can be quite pricey, especially if you have to purchase the bundle feature, which can restrict users from upgrading to the full set of features available. It’s still a great option for mid- to large-sized businesses, but it’s not the best choice for small businesses with tighter budget restrictions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like the centralized management, automation features, and smooth integration with VMware tools provided by VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). It helps simplify infrastructure management, improve scalability, and maintain high availability, which is essential for managing our private cloud infrastructure and virtualized workloads. We moved from a traditional virtualization environment to VMware Cloud Foundation for better automation and centralized management, and it has been impressive with the way it integrates with VMware vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and other infrastructure management tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the initial learning curve to be high, and I think the deployment process could be simplified with clearer guidance and better automation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like best about VMware Cloud Foundation is the way it brings compute, storage, networking, and cloud management into a single integrated platform. It simplifies deployment and lifecycle management, reduces operational complexity, and provides a more consistent infrastructure standard across private and hybrid cloud environments. It also helps accelerate provisioning, improves scalability, and gives better visibility and control for IT teams managing modern workloads. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One downside of VMware Cloud Foundation is that the initial implementation and overall architecture can be complex, especially for organizations without a highly skilled virtualization or cloud operations team. It can also require significant planning, upfront investment, and alignment between infrastructure, networking, and security teams. In some cases, licensing, hardware requirements, and the learning curve may slow adoption for smaller environments or companies with limited resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

With VCF 9, you can finally get a private cloud experience that’s on par with hyperscalers like AWS and Azure. The components fit together smoothly as one cohesive unit, covering compute, storage, and networking in a consistent, integrated way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The default load balancer that comes with NSX is not enterprise-ready. For that, you would have to buy the Avi load balancer. This hinders the experience of a turnkey solution where everything comes with one license. I would prefer the default load balancer to include a few more features that support small-scale deployments, with the option to gradually upgrade to the more advanced Avi load balancer as the solution expands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It provided all in one virtualisation solution. The UI is incredibly amazing for such a complex product. Great integrations for all clouds are available. Performance wise it is workable, not good not bad, just how it should be. Pricing is a bit on higher front but it works if it works. Support wise it was okay, could be better. Not much AI features that could come to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AI features could be enriched and the pricing could have been improved a little bit which can help choose easily over competitors like Nutanix, Microsoft Hypervisor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware Cloud Foundation delivers a seamless hybrid cloud experience by merging compute, storage, and networking into one unified platform.Its automated lifecycle management drastically cuts down on human error by handling complex full-stack updates with a single click.By natively supporting both traditional virtual machines and modern Kubernetes containers, it serves as an excellent, future-proof engine for enterprise AI. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware Cloud Foundation pushes an expensive “all-or-nothing” licensing model that bundles tools I don’t need and ends up pricing smaller businesses out. It also requires meticulously certified hardware and very complex networking configurations, which makes the initial setup easy to get wrong and prone to failures. Even though upgrades are automated at the full-stack level, they still feel fragile and often require specialized administrative expertise across compute, storage, and networking to complete reliably. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love how everything is integrated with VMware Cloud Foundation. I don't have to worry about compute, storage, and networking because it's all taken care of by VMware. It takes the load off our IT team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Making it less complex. It is a little challenging to get up and running in the beginning. Setting up the enterprise features. Configuration took a while to get up and running. Not necessarily super hard but more time consuming. It was a little challenging but not very hard. I would say medium difficulty with basic cloud experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware Cloud Foundation takes the complexity out of hybrid cloud. It brings together an integrated stack—vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and Aria—with automated lifecycle management built in. The platform and day-to-day operations stay consistent whether you’re on-prem or in the cloud, which makes it much easier to manage. For enterprise infrastructure, it feels like a game changer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware Cloud Foundation is a powerful platform, but it definitely comes at a price. The licensing costs are steep, the hardware requirements are strict, and the learning curve is very real. Broadcom’s acquisition hasn’t made things any easier, either. Overall, it’s a strong option, but you really need to go into it with your eyes open. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I find the UI extremely easy to use. Connecting VMware Cloud Foundation from the main host computer to any other OS is also incredible. Also, the initial setup is quite easy, making the overall experience smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've seen there's a problem where this particular thing starts not responding for input devices like camera or any other devices which are used as a primary source device. When trying to connect them to VMware, it blocks the camera as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The "All-in-One" Convenience: VCF bundles VMware’s best products—vSphere (compute), vSAN (storage), NSX (networking), and Aria (management/automation)—into a single platform. Users love that everything is pre-integrated and designed to work together right out of the box. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The Price Tag (The Biggest Complaint): Broadcom's shift to subscription-only bundle licensing has made VCF incredibly expensive. Many mid-sized and smaller businesses feel priced out, noting that VCF is financially draining if you don't actually need or use the entire stack (like NSX or vSAN). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.