Break Free from VMware: Migrate to OpenStack with OpenMetal
Escape VMware Lock-In. Reclaim Control with OpenStack: OpenMetal delivers a fixed-cost, fully supported Hosted Private Cloud powered by OpenStack. Ideal for infrastructure teams seeking predictable pricing, freedom from vendor constraints, and personalized support.
Why Companies Are Leaving VMware
Rising licensing fees, uncertain product direction, and growing dependency on proprietary tooling have caused many IT leaders to reconsider their virtualization strategy. The Broadcom acquisition has accelerated this trend, creating urgency around finding stable, transparent alternatives.
Common challenges include:
- Annual cost spikes due to licensing changes
- Dependency on vCenter and vSphere
- Vendor-driven product roadmaps with limited flexibility
- Lack of transparent support structures
If you are in this situation, then it's time to break free and move toward a platform that puts you back in control.
The Open Source Advantage – OpenStack with OpenMetal
OpenStack is the world's leading open-source cloud infrastructure platform. It gives your team full control, backed by a global community and proven at scale in enterprises and service providers alike.
Why OpenStack
- No proprietary lock-in or escalating license costs
- Transparent and customizable architecture
- Massive ecosystem of integrations
- Community-driven innovation and reliability
Why OpenMetal
- Hosted Private Cloud with OpenStack pre-integrated
- No need to manage hardware or build from scratch
- Simple, turnkey deployment with deep support
- Predictable, fixed-cost pricing
Srini Bala
General Manager, Cloud Engineering
“Supermicro believes in the power of OpenStack and, along with OpenMetal, wanted to make it easily accessible to smaller and mid-size IT teams. This is made possible through our MicroBlade technology that offers high density and cost efficiencies for a full-featured cloud computing experience to enable OpenStack as a Service.”
Mark Collier
Chief Operating Officer
“This [OpenMetal Cloud] is what OpenStack has been needing. This enables more people to figure out a path to production with OpenStack. People now have this opportunity to tap into the power of OpenStack.”
Todd Robinson
Co-Founder and President
“OpenStack is a critical part of Open Source alternatives to the mega public clouds. Our focus on easy to deploy and manage OpenStack will give more options for small and medium businesses to join the OpenStack user base.”
Thierry Carrez
Vice President of Engineering
“OpenMetal Cloud provides on-demand private infrastructure, which brings cloud fundamentals like elasticity and usage billing to the cloud deployment itself. It's awesome to see OpenMetal's latest product use OpenStack to combine the benefits of public cloud and managed private cloud, powered by open infrastructure.”
Key Benefits of OpenStack as an Alternative to VMware
Freedom from Vendor Lock-In
Say goodbye to restrictive licensing and costly renewals. OpenStack provides complete control over your infrastructure, letting you scale and optimize based on business needs -- not vendor constraints.
Cost-Effective and Scalable
Avoid skyrocketing licensing fees and unpredictable costs. OpenStack's open-source model allows enterprises to deploy and scale virtualization on their terms while optimizing for budget and performance.
Future-Proofed Infrastructure
Stay ahead with open innovation. OpenStack evolves with industry needs, ensuring long-term compatibility, interoperability, and support for modern workloads -- including AI, cloud-native applications, and edge computing.
OpenMetal vs VMware: Comparison Snapshot
| Feature | VMware | OpenMetal |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing | Proprietary, per VM/core | Open source, no per-VM fees |
| Pricing Model | Variable, annual renewal | Fixed, transparent monthly pricing |
| Migration Tools | Native tools, closed | Partner ecosystem support |
| Vendor Lock-in | High | None |
| Infrastructure Control | Limited | Full with root access |
| Support | Tiered, complex | Hands-on, transparent |
Watch How to Migrate from VMware to OpenStack
Want a practical walkthrough? Watch this beginner friendly video from LearnLinuxTV as they demonstrate real-world steps to move virtual machines from VMware ESXi to OpenStack-powered OpenMetal private cloud.
Try OpenStack with a Proof of Concept Cloud
Thinking about moving from VMware but unsure where to start? OpenMetal makes it easy to explore OpenStack with a fully functional Proof of Concept cloud. Connect with our sales team to get a demo of our platform and review your eligibility for a complimentary PoC.
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