Vendor-Neutral VMware Guidance

Broadcom changed the VMware rules.
Know all your options before you renew.

Pricing, licensing, even which providers qualify, Broadcom keeps shifting all of it. We map every path, migrate or stay, so you can see what actually fits before your renewal lands. Free and vendor-neutral.

Built by Bridgepointe Technologies, an independent advisory that has guided 12,000+ companies through technology decisions over 20+ years. The same buyer-side experience, pointed at your VMware renewal.

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Cost to You

Why Organizations Are Acting Now

The VMware Problem Is Real and Urgent

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Costs Tripled Overnight

Broadcom's 2023 acquisition forced customers into mandatory subscription bundles. Renewal increases of 2–5× are widely reported across the industry, and Bridgepointe sees the same range in client quotes.

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Renewal Deadlines Are Real

Legacy perpetual licenses are being discontinued. If your renewal is approaching, you need a plan. Whether you migrate or stay on VMware through a lower-cost provider, you have more options than Broadcom wants you to know about.

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You Have More Options Than You Think

You can migrate to a new platform, or keep running VMware through providers with significantly lower pricing than Broadcom. Bridgepointe maps out every path, including ones Broadcom won't tell you about.

All Options on the Table

VMware options and cloud alternatives

We compare every path: migrate to a new platform, or keep VMware through a managed provider. No vendor agenda, just the options that fit your environment.

Option 1

Stay on VMware for Less

No migration required

You don't have to leave VMware to escape Broadcom's pricing. Bridgepointe has access to providers that let you keep running VMware at significantly lower cost. Same tooling, same workflows, fraction of the price.

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Option 2 – Migrate to an Alternative Platform

Cost ratings reflect relative licensing and hosting cost. Effort is rated Low / Moderate / High for a 100–500 VM environment. How we evaluate →

AVS

Azure VMware Solution

Cost: $$$$Low

Best for: Azure-committed orgs

Best for: On-prem HCI teams

Best for: Cost-conscious orgs

Best for: Microsoft shops

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OpenShift

OpenShift Virtualization

Cost: $$$High

Best for: Cloud-native teams

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GCVE

Google Cloud VMware Engine

Cost: $$$$Low

Best for: GCP-committed orgs

Best for: AWS-committed orgs

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Full Comparison

Side-by-side matrix of all alternatives

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The Process

How VMware Migration Hub Works

Complete a Free Assessment

Tell us about your VMware environment: VM count, spend, timeline, and priorities. Takes 3 minutes.

Get Your Custom Analysis

A Bridgepointe advisor reviews your profile and maps the top 2–3 migration paths for your specific situation.

Move Forward with Confidence

We connect you with vetted vendors, negotiate on your behalf, and stay with you through implementation.

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Why Bridgepointe

Vendor-Neutral Guidance. No Cost to You.

Bridgepointe is compensated by providers, not clients, and works across a broad provider network, so you can compare realistic options without vendor lock-in.