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4.2 out of 5

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VMware ESXi mindshare

As of June 2025, the mindshare of VMware ESXi in the Server Virtualization Software category stands at 1.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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CategoryServer Virtualization SoftwareJun 11, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersJun 11, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware ESXi vs Proxmox VEJun 11, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware ESXi vs VMware vSphereJun 11, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware ESXi vs Hyper-VJun 11, 2025Download
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Manufacturing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
5%
Government
5%
Insurance Company
4%
Healthcare Company
4%
Educational Organization
4%
Media Company
4%
Legal Firm
3%
Logistics Company
3%
Pharma/Biotech Company
3%
Real Estate/Law Firm
3%
Non Tech Company
2%
International Affairs Institute
2%
Non Profit
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Retailer
2%
Transportation Company
2%
University
2%
Recruiting/Hr Firm
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%
Computer Retailer
1%
Wellness & Fitness Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Energy/Utilities Company
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%

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Syed Ali Waqas - PeerSpot user
Head IT at Burraq Cyber Security Solutions
Verified user of VMware ESXi
Nov 17, 2024
Product version discussed: 8.2
Efficiently manages development environments with robust network integration

Pros

"The most valuable features are the integration with networking and virtual network switches."

Cons

"We often face issues with ESXi that require us to change resources by shutting down the VMs. "
Fozia Nurye - PeerSpot user
IT Officer at Bank of Abyssinia
Verified user of VMware ESXi
Mar 25, 2025
Product version discussed: ESXi 7 and 8
Virtualization supports multiple environments effectively while facing pricing challenges

Pros

"All the features of VMware ESXi are very beneficial, particularly for virtualizing our infrastructure."

Cons

"Pricing is a major issue with VMware ESXi as it is becoming more expensive."
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Amar Sorro - PeerSpot user
Team Lead Virtualization at Hybrid Tech
Verified user of VMware ESXi
Dec 16, 2024
Reduce costs significantly with seamless virtualized environments

Pros

"ESXi's integration with VMware vCenter offers centralized management."

Cons

"The cost of VMware ESXi is very high, especially after the acquisition by Broadcom, which led to price increases. "
Mir Gulzar Ahmed - PeerSpot user
IT Manager at Synergy Computers
Verified user of VMware ESXi
Nov 26, 2024
Has a simplified deployment and monitoring abilities

Pros

"ESXi stands out for its simplicity in setup, management, and monitoring."

Cons

"The licensing model currently presents challenges."
EzraChibole - PeerSpot user
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer at Safaricom
Verified user of VMware ESXi
Aug 15, 2024
Offers reliability, ease of use but support could be better

Pros

"The ease of use would be the first feature I like, then reliability."

Cons

"The price point could be improved. "
YM
IT Consultant at Ancura
Verified user of VMware ESXi
Jul 7, 2024
Reduces the footprint in your data center, use different technologies like memory compression, TPS, and ballooning for resource optimization

Pros

"In ESXi, they use technologies like memory compression, TPS, and ballooning for resource optimization. "

Cons

"What I feel is that FT (Fault Tolerance) is not used much. So maybe more focus on that feature is needed."
Kyaw Htet Aung - PeerSpot user
System Engineer - Supervisor at KBZ Bank
Verified user of VMware ESXi
Nov 1, 2024
Achieve seamless resource allocation and increase efficiency with centralized server management

Pros

"ESXi's server management capabilities are incredibly beneficial, as it supports software integration with Windows servers and other essential systems. "

Cons

"There are concerns about VMware changing their licensing model from perpetual to a subscription model."
Ramish Ali - PeerSpot user
Assistant Director IT at Punjab Education Foundation
Verified user of VMware ESXi
Jul 1, 2024
Provides a single-user interface to monitor these machines and easily adjust resources or create backups as needed

Pros

"The main function of ESXi is the ability to consolidate multiple machines onto a single server, saving space and energy. "

Cons

"I would rate the technical support as six out of ten. The response time could be better."