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VMware vSphere mindshare

As of July 2025, the mindshare of VMware vSphere in the Server Virtualization Software category stands at 16.1%, down from 20.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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TypeTitleDate
CategoryServer Virtualization SoftwareJul 25, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersJul 25, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware vSphere vs Proxmox VEJul 25, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware vSphere vs Hyper-VJul 25, 2025Download
ComparisonVMware vSphere vs Nutanix AHV VirtualizationJul 25, 2025Download
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TitleRatingMindshareRecommending
Proxmox VE4.317.5%98%62 interviewsAdd to research
Hyper-V4.014.1%86%143 interviewsAdd to research
 
 
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Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
Comms Service Provider
6%
Educational Organization
6%
University
6%
Healthcare Company
4%
Retailer
3%
Energy/Utilities Company
3%
Media Company
3%
Insurance Company
3%
Construction Company
3%
Hospitality Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Non Profit
2%
Performing Arts
2%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Recreational Facilities/Services Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Logistics Company
1%

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AG
Revenue Operations Specialist at KK AGC
Verified user of VMware vSphere
Mar 28, 2025
Simplifies server management for critical applications yet demands cost consideration

Pros

"VMware vSphere is highly scalable in terms of the number of users and the number of servers it can handle."

Cons

"The price needs improvement. It is currently too expensive, which is a significant drawback of the solution."
Neeraj Mehra - PeerSpot user
Manager of Solutions and Support at Esconet Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Verified user of VMware vSphere
Nov 26, 2024
Product version discussed: eight
Streamlines virtualization and has features like high availability and vMotion

Pros

"The vMotion feature is beneficial for online migration of virtual machines from one host to another without downtime. "

Cons

"Customers face challenges due to increased costs after VMware's acquisition by Broadcom."
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RJ
Server Support Engineer at CIPL - Corporate Infotech Pvt Ltd
Verified user of VMware vSphere
Nov 24, 2024
Extremely useful as we can manage between 100 and 1,000 hosts using just one management tool

Pros

"The most supportive features of VMware vSphere include high availability and DRS. "

Cons

"One area for improvement is the documentation, especially after VMware was transferred to Broadcom. Sometimes, it is difficult to find documentation for specific tools and solutions."
JP
Administrative Assistant at EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office
Verified user of VMware vSphere
Jul 4, 2025
Efficiently manage multiple virtual environments while facing integration challenges

Pros

"The most useful aspect of VMware vSphere is that I can see the machines by folders regarding activities."
Youssef  Hmani - PeerSpot user
Technical Assistant at EOCD
Verified user of VMware vSphere
Mar 5, 2025
Product version discussed: 8
Advanced resource management and user-friendly interface enhance infrastructure management efficiency

Pros

"The user interface is very friendly, especially in version eight."

Cons

"The pricing of VMware vSphere needs significant improvement. Although the product is very strong and includes all necessary features, the high pricing drives many customers to avoid using it."
Jawed Iqbal - PeerSpot user
Manager of Systems at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology
Verified user of VMware vSphere
Nov 26, 2024
Good virtualization and high availability but has upgrade challenges

Pros

"The high availability feature is significant. "

Cons

"Sometimes, we need valid certificates for VMware, however, we are unable to add the certificates."
Joshua Kurian - PeerSpot user
Sr. Technical Architect at StarOne IT Solutions
Verified user of VMware vSphere
Jul 4, 2025
Experience boosts efficiency with streamlined processes and automation
Emanuele-Gnali - PeerSpot user
Owner at NetArt
Verified user of VMware vSphere
Jul 24, 2024
Used for clusters with shared storage on-premises with stability

Pros

"It offers a good return on investment because its maintenance and subscription costs are very durable."

Cons

"It is pricey for small business."