VMware vSphere Foundation Reviews and Pricing

Joshua Scott

OT Technologist at a energy/utilities company with 201-500 employees

Apr 3, 2025

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Reliability and seamless server integration drive infrastructure control effectively

Pros and Cons

"What is most valuable about VMware vSphere Foundation is the reliability of the platform."

"Recently, the pricing has gone up a lot for different organizations depending on what licensing they have had since the acquisition by Broadcom, so there is room for improvement on the pricing."

What is our primary use case?

We are hosting our internal infrastructure with VMware vSphere Foundation.

What is most valuable?

What is most valuable about VMware vSphere Foundation is the reliability of the platform. It is very stable and just works. Its scalability is impressive; it is pretty simple to install a new server, load the software, and join it to the cluster. The return on investment is definitely there, as it allows us to effectively control our physical environment and infrastructure.

What needs improvement?

I can't really say because I don't have much experience with other platforms in the commercial space. Recently, the pricing has gone up a lot for different organizations depending on what licensing they have had since the acquisition by Broadcom, so there is room for improvement on the pricing.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have had experience with VMware vSphere Foundation for quite a few years, at least ten, with varying degrees of responsibility.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The platform is very stable. On a scale of one to ten, I would rate its stability as ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

VMware vSphere Foundation is definitely scalable. It is simple to install a new server, load the software, and join it to the cluster. I would rate its scalability as ten.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I haven't used any other virtualization software in a commercial environment.

How was the initial setup?

I have not been part of the initial setup in a corporate environment, only in a personal lab at home. It's not really fair to comment because it wasn't on supported hardware.

What was our ROI?

The return on investment is definitely there. In an environment where the infrastructure has to be up for monitoring and controlling physical infrastructure like water plants, it has absolutely returned on its investment.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

There's definitely room for improvement on the pricing of VMware vSphere Foundation. Recently, the cost has increased for various organizations, depending on their licensing post-Broadcom acquisition.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend VMware vSphere Foundation if the cost is worth it. It all depends on what people have going and what their budget and goals are. For any enterprise needing a reliable platform, I would definitely recommend it. I would rate the overall solution as eight out of ten.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.

Last updated: Apr 3, 2025