I like VMware vSphere for its centralized management and reliability, which makes it easy to manage multiple virtual machines, allocate resources efficiently, and monitor workloads from a single platform. I appreciate features like vMotion, High Availability, and resource management that simplify day-to-day infrastructure operations. The integration with vCenter Server and VMware vSphere Kubernetes Services helps with managing Kubernetes workloads, and once configured, day-to-day management is much easier. The reliability and strong infrastructure capabilities are really valuable for virtualization needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

One area that could be improved is the complexity of setup and administration, especially for users who are new to VMware. Licensing and overall costs can also be relatively high. I’d also like to see simpler management workflows, more automation, and easier integration with modern cloud-native and Kubernetes environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware vSphere is easy to manage, highly reliable, and offers powerful virtualization features like vMotion and High Availability that improve efficiency and uptime. VMware vSphere integrates seamlessly with the other tools in our infrastructure stack, including VMware ESXi, Active Directory, Veeam Backup & Replication, and Splunk Enterprise. These integrations help streamline virtualization management, user authentication, backup operations, monitoring, and reporting. The platform works reliably with minimal compatibility issues and provides a centralized approach to managing our virtual environment, improving operational efficiency and reducing administrative overhead. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware vSphere offers great features, but its licensing costs can be high, and managing advanced configurations may require specialized expertise. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I really like VMware vSphere's vMotion feature, which lets me move live virtual machines between hosts with zero downtime, still feels a bit magical even after using it for years. The resource management and how it balances load automatically across hosts is also very handy. The dashboard and monitoring options give me a clear picture of what is going on without needing separate tools. The snapshot feature is a lifesaver before doing any risky patching or update, allowing me to revert back if something breaks. Integration with other VMware tools is smooth, and the whole high availability setup means our systems restart on another host automatically if one server goes down, saving a lot of late-night calls. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing and licensing is the biggest pain point honestly, after the Broadcom changes the cost went up a lot and the bundling of licenses is confusing for smaller teams like ours. The web client can also feel a bit slow or laggy sometimes, especially when managing a lot of hosts at once. Learning curve for new team members is steep too, takes a while to get comfortable. I would really like to see more flexible licensing options for smaller businesses instead of the big bundles. Also the web interface could be made a bit lighter and faster. Better documentation for troubleshooting common errors would help new admins a lot too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I use VMware vSphere to run products on virtual machines and Docker-clusters, and I'm impressed by its high-availability and redundancy features. It balances workloads well and runs smoothly on the hardware and hypervisors I have, making everything accessible with a good overview. The ability to scale and meet performance issues is also a plus. Once set up, its ease of use and stability have been a relief; my vSphere instances always run great. The automated high-availability and redundancy have saved me many times during hardware failures. I appreciate being able to sleep better at night, knowing that if one physical ESXi host goes down, vSphere handles the high-availability by moving workloads to a working host proactively. There's storage redundancy too, which is reassuring. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I found VMware vSphere initially a bit difficult to set up, especially compared to Hyper-V and failover clusters. It can easily get complex before it's even up and running, and there might be many frustrating moments before you're up to speed. It also comes with requirements on hardware, which is something to keep in mind before committing. The newer licensing models make it quite an expensive solution, especially for small and medium businesses, which might be the biggest hurdle. It would be nice if there were more tiers to their licensing for smaller customers. Also, the setup can be tricky depending on your background if you're new to it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like how VMware vSphere allows me to manage VMs across our environment and provision servers efficiently. It keeps workloads isolated without needing separate physical hardware, which I find amazing. I appreciate that it solves the issue of managing lots of physical servers separately, enabling multiple workloads on the same hardware and resource allocation in one place. It's good for scaling and making changes without setting up new machines every time. I find it easy to manage with minimal disruption, saving me a lot of time compared to other tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main area I would improve would be the overall complexity for new users. There's a decent amount of settings and features to work through, and adding some nice options to find advanced options easier would be ideal. I think the biggest improvement would be making less frequently used settings easier to understand, like when working with host networking and resource pools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about VMware vSphere is its stability and centralized management. It makes VM provisioning, resource allocation, monitoring, lifecycle management, and workload migration much easier. Its maturity, strong documentation, and established best practices also make troubleshooting and day-to-day infrastructure management more consistent and reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike most about VMware vSphere is that it can be complex to manage, especially in larger environments. The number of configuration options can make the learning curve steep for new administrators. Licensing and overall cost can also be challenging, particularly at scale, as some advanced features may require additional licenses. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware vSphere is easy to manage and has a simple interface. I like how easy it is to manage virtual machines, monitor resources, and handle day-to-day tasks from one place. It is stable and makes managing virtual environments much easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main downside is that it can be expensive, especially for smaller environments. Some advanced features can also take time to understand and manage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like vSphere’s reliability, mature virtualization capabilities, and strong resource management. Features like vMotion, HA, and DRS make it easy to maintain availability, balance workloads, and manage infrastructure efficiently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main drawback is the licensing cost and complexity. Advanced features can require higher-tier licensing, and upgrades or compatibility management can sometimes be time-consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware vSphere stands out for its exceptional reliability, enterprise-grade scalability, and powerful resource management. Features like vSphere HA and vMotion ensure mission-critical workloads stay online with minimal disruption, while deep storage integration and centralized lifecycle management streamline administrative overhead across complex data center environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While VMware vSphere remains a powerful enterprise platform, administrators and organizations often dislike its aggressive move toward high-cost, subscription-only licensing models and restrictive per-core packaging following Broadcom's acquisition. Additionally, concerns over vendor lock-in, reduced flexibility, and disruptions to the partner support ecosystem have driven many businesses to explore alternative hypervisors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

VMware vSphere excels at optimizing resource usage while delivering maximum compute performance and scalability across our data centers. Its well-thought-out UI/UX streamlines multi-node management and complex administrative workflows into simple, repeatable tasks, drastically reducing human error and daily operational overhead.

The platform truly stands out with its broad ecosystem integrations, effortlessly syncing with third-party monitoring, security, and disaster recovery platforms to remove management silos. Onboarding new engineers onto the system was straightforward thanks to standard industry knowledge, and VMware’s reliable customer support ensured a smooth transition and continuous uptime for our critical virtual machines. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The primary downside to vSphere stems from recent strategic shifts under Broadcom's ownership. The transition away from perpetual licenses to all-inclusive subscription bundles makes budgeting far less flexible, often forcing teams to purchase broad feature sets rather than standalone capabilities. Additional policies, like higher baseline core licensing requirements, disproportionately increase expenses for smaller clusters and edge deployments. Additionally, vendor support response times and account management have felt less predictable during this transition, adding unnecessary friction to administrative operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.