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VMware License Renewal Cost Estimator

Calculate the potential cost increase of your VMware renewal

VMware License Renewal Cost Estimator

As you prepare for potential VMware price increases, you may be uncertain about the specific changes and their effects on your budget. Gaining insight into these financial implications is crucial for effective cost management.

Our VMware license renewal estimator is designed to provide the clarity you need during this transition. By delivering a transparent estimate of your renewal costs, we empower you to make informed decisions and explore alternatives early on.

With Rimini Street’s VMware pricing estimator, you can:

  • Estimate Your Costs: Access clear pricing calculations based on the latest trends and insights from your peers.
  • Assess the Impact on Your Budget: Understand how these renewals will influence your overall financial strategy.
  • Explore alternatives: Evaluate other solutions that may better meet your needs.

Broadcom VMware bundled pricing1

Bundle Average list price
VCF $ per Core $350
VVF $ per Core $135
vSphere Standard $ per Core $50
1 – Pricing from Forbes

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Broadcom’s recent defense of skyrocketing VMware costs— claiming customers are simply using it wrong”—has sparked more frustration than reassurance. As enterprises react to forced subscription bundles and sharp price hikes, we’re stepping in with a proven alternative: Continue using your current VMware infrastructure, avoid vendor lock-in, reduce costs and regain control of your tech roadmap […]

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Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has introduced a wave of pricing and packaging changes, prompting many organizations to reassess their virtualization strategy. With shifting policies, fluctuating bundles and pricing often disclosed late in the renewal cycle, what was once a reliable standard has become a source of uncertainty.  A recent Rimini Street survey found that 98% […]

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