Manager Data Centre at a consultancy with 51-200 employees
Real User
Top 10
Sep 17, 2024
VMware has moved to a bundled pricing model, which means we are sometimes forced to pay for features we don’t use. This has increased our overall costs.
As a public administrator in Italy, our company signs a contract with an organization connected to numerous universities. This aforementioned organization creates the tender with VMware. I would rate the pricing of VMware NSX as seven out of ten.
The implementation of VMware NSX can be cost-intensive, especially if an organization is looking for a comprehensive solution. The costs can vary based on factors like the level of conversation and discounts obtained during negotiations. Some government organizations, for instance, may find the prices relatively high, leading to concerns about budget hikes, especially when deploying the solution across the entire organization. Regarding maintenance and support, they are typically included in the standard licensing costs for enterprise-level businesses. While these costs can be significant, many companies opt for standard licensing to ensure they have access to necessary support and maintenance services.
Cloud Architect and Datacenter Services at UCLOUD INDIA PVT LTD
Real User
Mar 22, 2023
The price of VMware NSX is optimal. Additionally, the price of the solution can be negotiated with the vendor. Many areas of the solution can impact the cost, such as features, time for onboarding, and support needed.
Our customers have definitely complained about its cost. It's expensive. I'd rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing where ten represents a high price. There are other products out there that are equally expensive.
VMware has a subscription and perpetual license. In the New Year, they're changing many things about the licensing model. Previously, NSX was licensed according to the number of sockets inside the appliance, so we bought VMware licenses based on that. However, that may have changed this year. We are still contacting the vendors to understand the new licensing strategy.
Key Account Manager - Catalonia and Baleares Islands at Red Heart
Real User
Nov 3, 2022
The pricing is higher than other options from Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco because it is sold in a bundle. Customers do not know the individual price of the solution so they compare the package pricing to competitors. The solution should offer stand-alone pricing so it can be accurately compared to other options.
The original cost started at $1,500. The solution is paid monthly. All the institutions have to pay monthly for the services in the cloud. They have to pay $30,000 every month for this service every three years.
Architect Enterprise Business at Mindfire Technologies LLC
MSP
Jan 22, 2021
The cost of the solution is a little high, particularly given that most people will not use all the features of the product. If a customer does use all the options, it is a very cheap solution but that is unlikely. For a regular user looking for normal switching, the price feels high. If it's implemented properly you can reduce the cost.
VMware NSX T/V Consulting Engineer /Solutions Architect at Onebox Solutions
Real User
Top 20
Nov 14, 2020
My advice is to make sure that you properly scope the project from both hardware and network requirements. NSX-T can be complicated if it is not designed correctly.
Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Aug 19, 2020
The licensing fees are expensive and we pay on a yearly basis. However, we were able to leverage some of the licenses that we had for an affiliated product, ESXi. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.
Technology Manager at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Nov 18, 2018
It has saved us CapEx. They should adjust the license for NSX so that we can invest in the infrastructure or purchasing of new hardware. This solution is reasonably priced compared to other vendors.
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VMware NSX is somewhat expensive.
I'm not satisfied nowadays. There is room for improvement in terms of pricing.
The cost of VMware NSX is considered high. I would rate the price at two or three out of ten. It could be cheaper.
VMware NSX is a little higher in price compared to the competition. I haven't gone through the internal analysis.
The pricing is another discussion. The pricing is rated three because it's very expensive, changes often, and isn't easy to negotiate.
VMware has moved to a bundled pricing model, which means we are sometimes forced to pay for features we don’t use. This has increased our overall costs.
As a public administrator in Italy, our company signs a contract with an organization connected to numerous universities. This aforementioned organization creates the tender with VMware. I would rate the pricing of VMware NSX as seven out of ten.
The product pricing ranges from medium to expensive. I rate the pricing a seven out of ten.
VMware NSX is a cheaper product compared to its competitor, Cisco.
The price is significantly high and it can be a hurdle for many potential users.
The implementation of VMware NSX can be cost-intensive, especially if an organization is looking for a comprehensive solution. The costs can vary based on factors like the level of conversation and discounts obtained during negotiations. Some government organizations, for instance, may find the prices relatively high, leading to concerns about budget hikes, especially when deploying the solution across the entire organization. Regarding maintenance and support, they are typically included in the standard licensing costs for enterprise-level businesses. While these costs can be significant, many companies opt for standard licensing to ensure they have access to necessary support and maintenance services.
The tool's pricing is reasonable.
I don't look over the pricing and licensing of the solution.
The price of VMware NSX is optimal. Additionally, the price of the solution can be negotiated with the vendor. Many areas of the solution can impact the cost, such as features, time for onboarding, and support needed.
We are using the free version of the solution.
Our customers have definitely complained about its cost. It's expensive. I'd rate it a nine out of ten in terms of pricing where ten represents a high price. There are other products out there that are equally expensive.
VMware has a subscription and perpetual license. In the New Year, they're changing many things about the licensing model. Previously, NSX was licensed according to the number of sockets inside the appliance, so we bought VMware licenses based on that. However, that may have changed this year. We are still contacting the vendors to understand the new licensing strategy.
The pricing is higher than other options from Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Cisco because it is sold in a bundle. Customers do not know the individual price of the solution so they compare the package pricing to competitors. The solution should offer stand-alone pricing so it can be accurately compared to other options.
The cost of the solution is moderate. I'd rate it three out of five in terms of affordability.
The price of VMware NSX is reasonable.
I'm a system engineer, so I don't know exactly what the price is. However, I am aware that it's high. It's better suited to larger enterprises.
I'm not sure about licensing, as this is out of my scope as a technical engineer.
The original cost started at $1,500. The solution is paid monthly. All the institutions have to pay monthly for the services in the cloud. They have to pay $30,000 every month for this service every three years.
It was complex, but we worked on all the templates and now it is easy.
The price of VMware NSX is very good compared to other solutions. I rate the price of VMware NSX a five out of five.
The pricing model for VMware NSX is good, especially because it has a lot of features.
VMware has always been geared towards enterprise and their pricing options are a bit high. Their price is higher than other options in the market.
The subscription is on a yearly basis.
I can't speak to the exact licensing costs of the solution.
We are using a perpetual license to use the solution and we have support.
The licensing is complex. Sometimes I have trouble understanding it.
There is a license required for this solution and there is also a support license available. The price of the solution could be better.
I'm not involved in the licensing process at all. I have no knowledge of how long our licenses last or how much it costs the company.
Our customers can use the solution for free, however, this comes with restrictions.
The price of this product is too high.
The cost of the solution is a little high, particularly given that most people will not use all the features of the product. If a customer does use all the options, it is a very cheap solution but that is unlikely. For a regular user looking for normal switching, the price feels high. If it's implemented properly you can reduce the cost.
We have a license. It is an expensive product, but cheaper than some competing solutions.
My advice is to make sure that you properly scope the project from both hardware and network requirements. NSX-T can be complicated if it is not designed correctly.
The licensing fees are expensive and we pay on a yearly basis. However, we were able to leverage some of the licenses that we had for an affiliated product, ESXi. There are no costs in addition to the standard licensing fees.
It has helped us save CapEx but I'm not sure exactly how much.
It has saved us CapEx. They should adjust the license for NSX so that we can invest in the infrastructure or purchasing of new hardware. This solution is reasonably priced compared to other vendors.
The solution is expensive.