--- title: VMware vSphere Reviews meta\_title: 'VMware vSphere Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 769 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how VMware vSphere works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 4.5 review\_count: 769 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-11' parent\_category: name: IT Infrastructure url: https://www.g2.com/categories/it-infrastructure --- # VMware vSphere Reviews & Product Details Visit Website VMware vSphere with VCF 9.1 is the enterprise workload engine that modernizes compute infrastructure with a future-ready, scalable infrastructure and simplified management that enables organizations to extract maximum value from their current server investments and hardware footprint, rather than requiring a total refresh. vSphere provides a powerful foundation for modern, AI and traditional workloads, while enabling intrinsic security out-of-the-box. * * * Product Website VMware vSphere Seller [Broadcom](https://www.g2.com/sellers/broadcom-ab3091cd-4724-46a8-ac89-219d6bc8e166) Discussions [VMware vSphere Community](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/discuss) Solution Type Best-of-Breed Overview by Harshad Kolte Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/pricing) ## VMware vSphere Integrations (5) What do users say about integrations? 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KU Kiel U. IT Manager Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4/26/2026 "Easy and Stable, but Licensing Costs Are Pushing Us to Migrate" 3/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? I used to enjoy the ease of use, the stability, the upgradability, and the cost. Now the cost of licensing has forced us to strategize migrating off the platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? The exorbitant costs of licensing that increased when they were acquired. I understand it, but I do not like it. It's terrible for SMBs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? It is our primary platform for our virtual hosts and guests, housing DCs, SQL servers, File Servers, etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Our network of Icons are G2 members who are recognized for their outstanding contributions and commitment to helping others through their expertise. G2 IconCurrent UserValidated ReviewerSource: Organic TK The K. It administeaore Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/26/2025 "TheKGB's perspective." 2.5/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? The ease of use. User interface is clean and easy Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? Very simple. Broadcom. Broadcom is where software goes to die. Way overpriced. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? Easy of use Reliable. Less maintainable to deal with Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Current UserValidated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign MC Miguel C. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/18/2025 "We would continue to use your software if it werent's for your pricing" 2.5/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? Its very stable. Supports most of the needs that we have in the department. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? It's not very widely used in the overall institute. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? Allowing us to create VM for research Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign JM jason m. Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 8/25/2025 "Since the acquisition by Broadcom, things have gone downhill." 2.5/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? Central management and ease of use. Simple to learn and manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? The Broadcom acquisition has made it challenging to plan for the future with VMware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? Centralized management of our server environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace") AA Verified User in Aviation & Aerospace Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/25/2025 "VMware vSphere is the gold standard but with major flaws" 3/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? I love the feature set that VMware vSphere provides regarding high availability, disaster recovery and optimizing resource utlization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? I really dislike the direction that VMware vSphere has taken with licensing and requiring there customers and partners to adapt to the new shift or get left behind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? VMware vSphere does a great job of allowing us to utilize or on prem infrastructure while also providing robust high availability features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign JF James F. Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 9/10/2025 "Senior Field Solution Architect" 3/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? Breadth & depth of virtualization features Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? The new subscription pricing model is hurting smaller customers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? Helping my customers solve their virtualization needs Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education") AH Verified User in Higher Education Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 10/22/2025 "Fast, Versatile VM Management—But Pricey and Future Unclear" 3/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? Very quick. Instant feedback on operations. Easy to manage VMs. Tons of OSes supported Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? Price. Uncertain future. Not sure about VCF Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? Implementing multiple VMs quickly and efficiently Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Utilities](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Utilities") AU Verified User in Utilities Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/25/2025 "Used to be gold standard, needs a lot of work and maintenance." 2.5/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? The most encompassing total virtualization solution on the market, the best performance, the best consolidation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? With growth comes unchecked code and bloated buggy installers. Prepare to lose years of your life installing new products Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? Containing our physical server sprawl, and reducing time to production for servers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Consumer Services](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Consumer Services") AC Verified User in Consumer Services Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 8/25/2025 "Great, if you can afford it" 2.5/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? best on-prem feature set and stability in the past 15 years Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? Cost. Broadcom. The only logical explanation is that all hyperscalers want VMware dead, so they can consume the on-prem business. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? Stability. Vendor integration is vital, as firmware and VMware components can work properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ![Verified User in Higher Education](/assets/icons/anonymous-avatar-purple-4ae1032bdb50ee5682003170c8184aee790d25958bd397abbd384ba52c596a7b.svg "Verified User in Higher Education") AH Verified User in Higher Education Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 9/18/2025 "Greeaat until Broadcom" 2.5/5 What do you like best about VMware vSphere? Very robust works well when using from one host Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about VMware vSphere? the NEW COST is just not workable anymore Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is VMware vSphere solving and how is that benefiting you? solving server edxpanse Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 Gives Campaign ## Questions about VMware vSphere? Ask real users or explore answers from the community Get practical answers, real workflows, and honest pros and cons from the G2 community or share your insights. [ Ask about VMware vSphere ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/discussions/new) GU Guest User • Last activity 4 months ago Is ESXi software free? 1 Upvote 4 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-esxi-software-free) GU Guest User • Last activity almost 2 years ago What is ESXi used for? 1 Upvote 1 [ Join the conversation ](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-esxi-used-for) [ View all Discussions ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/discuss) ## Pricing Insights Averages based on real user reviews. ### Time to Implement 2 months ### Return on Investment 13 months ### Average Discount 13% ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/vmware-vsphere/pricing) ## How much does VMware vSphere cost? Data powered by [BetterCloud](https://www.bettercloud.com). Estimated Price ### $$k - $$k Per Year Based on data from 26 purchases. 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