A 2026 survey by Rimini Street found that 90% of VMware users are exploring alternatives, driven primarily by steep licensing cost increases after Broadcom's acquisition—some reports citing hikes up to 1,000%. While cost savings is a top priority for 73% of respondents, major barriers to migration include operational complexity (40%) and multi-vendor management challenges (38%).
Background
Broadcom acquired VMware in 2023 and subsequently overhauled its licensing model, ending perpetual licenses and bundling products into subscription tiers, which significantly increased costs for enterprise customers.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 6, 2026 at 08:00 PM
- Score
- 6.0 / 10