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Abhishek D.
AD
Professional 1 System Administrator
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best Virtual Desktop for Organization"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

VMware vSphere is very useful web application which allows Administrator to create Virtual Desktop or Virtual Machine with all the resource allocation like RAM, Storage, OS, NIC, vCPU, etc and ability to Power ON/Off. The best thing about vSphere is We can remote into Multiple VMs at the same time and upscale/downscale the resources any time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

I think vSphere is a complete package and don't have any downside to let anyone thinking to switch to other solution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Muhammad A.
MA
System & DevOps Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable Virtualization Platform for Scalable Infrastructure"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

What I like best about VMware vSphere is its stability, performance, and centralized management through vCenter. It makes it incredibly easy to manage multiple virtual machines, allocate resources efficiently, and monitor performance across the infrastructure. Features like vMotion and HA (High Availability) significantly reduce downtime and help maintain service continuity. The interface is intuitive once you're familiar with it, and the flexibility it offers for scaling workloads is a major plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

One of the main drawbacks of VMware vSphere is its licensing and cost structure, which can be quite high for small to mid-sized businesses. Additionally, some parts of the web-based interface (especially in older versions) can feel sluggish or unintuitive at times. The learning curve for new administrators is also a bit steep, especially when dealing with advanced features like DRS or configuring networking and storage clusters. Better documentation or in-tool guidance could improve the onboarding experience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ND
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"VMware Vsphere : The Virtualization Titan"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

VMware vSphere stands out for its robust virtualization capabilities, offering excellent scalability and flexibility. Its centralized management via vCenter simplifies complex environments. The high availability and fault tolerance features ensure minimal downtime. vMotion and Storage vMotion provide seamless migration of workloads. Overall, it's known for its reliability and performance in enterprise-grade environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

One downside of VMware vSphere is the cost, which can be quite high, especially for small to mid-sized businesses. The complexity of setup and configuration can also be daunting for those without deep technical knowledge. While vCenter is powerful, it can become cumbersome to manage at scale. Additionally, licensing can be confusing with multiple tiers and add-ons. Lastly, vSphere's reliance on specific hardware requirements may limit flexibility in certain environments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SK
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
""VMware: Powering Virtualization with Precision and Flexibility""
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

VMware vSphere stands out for its robust performance and scalability, making it suitable for both small and large environments. Key features like vMotion and Storage vMotion ensure seamless VM migration with no downtime. High Availability (HA) and Fault Tolerance (FT) ensure minimal disruptions. The centralized management through vCenter simplifies operations, while Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) optimizes resource allocation. Additionally, integration with vSAN and strong security features make vSphere a powerful, reliable solution for virtualization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

VMware vSphere can be complex to set up and manage, especially for smaller environments without dedicated IT teams. Licensing costs are high, making it less budget-friendly for smaller businesses. Some features, like vCenter, require additional resources and can become a bottleneck. While it offers great scalability, managing large environments can still become cumbersome without proper automation. Lastly, the reliance on VMware-specific tools can create vendor lock-in, limiting flexibility with other platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

alaa e.
AE
infrastructure Systems Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Over Ten year's with Vmware vsphere esxi"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

stable product for many years you can count on vpshere esxi ,

compatability for many hardware you can install esxi

you can get knlowdeg based and lead the implelmention by your self and get your certification also

dor intergration also provide high end of intergartion spcial with dell storge API

the most simplie GUi used and fridnly use for user than more prodecut eals

i have been hired by 5 compaines and all the time use Vsphere esxi since esxi 5.0 Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

high license cost

complex for purchasing Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

FL
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"My everyday work tool"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

It's really easy to use. I've been using vSphere since v5 and it has evolved in a way that feels familiar every time a new version arrives, but always comes with tons of improvements. Every component of the platform matches so fine. The way it handles VMs, workloads, vmotion, storage, networks, nics really shows how ahead they are in the matter. It makes me happy to administer this platform every day at work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

Upgrading VMware tools every time a new patch comes in. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AK
technical account manager
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"OVERALL BEST HYPERVISOR"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

i am very much satisfied with that vmware esxi and vcenter i am using it since 2018 ,and its overall performence to maintain multiple Vm and quality of vM is excellent and its interfcae is user friendly ,new employee also easy to use its task Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

license is costly and sometimes its stuck Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Telecommunications
AT
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Perfect way to utilize hardware"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

Robust Virtualization Platform – It allows you to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on the same physical hardware efficiently.

• High Availability & Fault Tolerance – Built-in features like HA, vMotion, and DRS minimize downtime and keep workloads running even during hardware failures.

• Scalability – Easy to expand from a small lab environment to enterprise-level data centers.

• Centralized Management – vCenter Server gives a single pane of glass for managing resources, performance, and configurations.

• Performance & Resource Optimization – DRS (Distributed Resource Scheduler) automatically balances workloads to avoid bottlenecks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

Complexity for Beginners – Steep learning curve, especially when setting up advanced features like clusters, HA, or networking.

• Resource Requirements – Needs powerful hardware, lots of RAM/CPU, and proper storage to get the best performance.

• Licensing Restrictions – Some useful features (e.g., vMotion, DRS, Fault Tolerance) are locked behind higher-tier licenses.

• Storage Configuration – vSAN and shared storage setups can be tricky and sometimes costly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Consulting
AC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best in industry"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

It is the best in class hypervisor. There is no other technology that even comes close to this software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

Broadcom has made it difficult to consume now. It used to be "buy vCenter/ buy esxi / buy VSAN / buy NSX." But now, all the sales team will sell is VCF. Now, even if you want the product, you have to literally fight the sales team to sell what Broadcom has been offering on their new SKUs: VVF/Standard/Edge. If they won't sell anything other than VCF, why are the other products listed? Make the decision to sell only VCF and call it a day. This will allow better experience for both your business units and the customer! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pieter V.
PV
Senior Cloud Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The ultimate Private cloud Hypervisor"
What do you like best about VMware vSphere?

Ease of use and Functionality.

VMware is straight forward to deploy, runs on almost any type of Hardware, has phenomenal integration to a multitude of tools and extension options.

Its very easy to implement and get up and running, their customer support is on the forefront of client driven experience.

We use VMware on a daily basis across our landscape, our product sets include, vSphere, vCentre, VMware aria ops, NSX and VDC. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about VMware vSphere?

Costs. You get what you pay for, but VMware has become a lot more expensive than any other Hypervisor. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Time to Implement

2 months

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

13%

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