Alternatives and competitors
Sites like VMware
The 20 closest virtualization software alternatives to VMware, ranked by what they actually offer, and the 13 technologies behind it.
Looking for an alternative to VMware? The closest matches are Broadcom, OVHcloud and Cloud. We match sites by what they actually offer, from their homepages, Wikidata and a summary by Claude, in any language. Vote on each alternative and leave a short note to help the next person choose.
- Neighbours
- k = 20
- Sites searched
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01 · Entity
About VMware
VMware vmware.com
VMware by Broadcom - Cloud Computing for the Enterprise
Optimize cloud infrastructure with VMware for app platforms, private cloud, edge, networking, and security.
Wikidata: for-profit maker of virtualization software, acquired by Broadcom Inc. in 2023
Summary by Claude
VMware, a Broadcom subsidiary, sells virtualization and private cloud infrastructure software, including the vSphere/ESXi hypervisor, VMware Cloud Foundation, software-defined networking and security, and desktop hypervisors like Workstation and Fusion.
- Who it’s for
- Enterprise IT departments and data center operators
- Business model
- Software subscriptions and licensing
02 · Embedding space
Competitor map
Each alternative by how close its vector is to VMware’s (x) and how much traffic it gets, how much of the stack it shares, or where it sits in the embedding space itself (y). Lines split each axis at the median. Hover for the numbers, click to jump to it in the list.
similarity × popularity
03 · Nearest neighbours
Alternatives to VMware
Thumbs up if it’s a real alternative to VMware, thumbs down if it isn’t.
- 01
Broadcom Inc. | Connecting Everything
Broadcom delivers semiconductors and infrastructure software for global enterprises’ most complex, mission-critical needs.
Very close cos 0.918 - 02
OVHcloud
OVHcloud is a global, cloud provider delivering hosted private cloud, public cloud, and dedicated server solutions trusted by over 1.5 million developers.
Close cos 0.894 - 03
Cloud Software Group home
Cloud Software Group is a leading provider of enterprise infrastructure software solutions encompassing virtualization, integration, data management, automation, business intelligence, collaboration, networking and security.
Close cos 0.886 - 04
Explore the Enhanced Citrix Platform: Secure, Scalable, and High-Performing IT Solutions - Citrix
Discover the new Citrix platform, revolutionizing application delivery with enhanced security, Zero Trust frameworks, and unmatched performance. Dive into industry-specific solutions for healthcare, financial services, and government. Uncover new use cases with Citrix and NetScaler, from centralized app management to mission-critical application delivery.
Close cos 0.885 - 05
Proxmox - Powerful open-source server solutions
Proxmox develops powerful and efficient open-source server solutions like the Proxmox VE platform, Proxmox Backup Server, and Proxmox Mail Gateway.
Close cos 0.878 - 06
Veeam: Solving Impossible AI & Data Challenges
Discover cyber resilient solutions for AI and data. See risk everywhere, move data securely, stay compliant, and accelerate safe AI all with Veeam.
Close cos 0.878 - 07
AI Infrastructure, Secure Networking, and Software Solutions - Cisco
Cisco is a worldwide technology leader powering an inclusive future for all. Learn more about our products, services, solutions, and innovations.
Close cos 0.879 - 08
Vercel Security Checkpoint
American software company
Close cos 0.877 - 09
Technical Difficulties
American multinational computer corporation
Close cos 0.876 - 10
IBM
For more than a century, IBM has been a global technology innovator, leading advances in AI, automation and hybrid cloud solutions that help businesses grow.
Close cos 0.874 - 11
Security Systems for the Modern Enterprise | Verkada
Modern, cloud-managed security cameras, access control, and smart building solutions in a single, fully integrated security system. Free 30-day trial. Easy setup.
Close cos 0.872 - 12
Oracle VirtualBox
open-source x86 virtualization application
Close cos 0.869 - 13
Parallels | Run Windows on Mac, VDI, and Enterprise Virtualization Solutions
Run Windows on Mac with Parallels, trusted by millions worldwide. Access Windows applications on Apple silicon Macs and deliver virtual apps, VDI, and secure digital workspaces.
Close cos 0.868 - 14
Zyxel
Zyxel is a networking industry leader, deeply rooted in various network technology areas. We prioritize customer-centric product design, and focus on a superior competitive advantage, driving communication technology forward to meet the internet’s evolving demands.
Close cos 0.870 - 15
Island | The Enterprise Agentic Control Plane | AI, Network, Data Protection
Govern human and AI workflows with Island’s Enterprise Agentic Control Plane. Streamline ZTNA, enforce browser DLP, and optimize digital experiences.
Close cos 0.869 - 16
The AI-Native commerce suite of choice for bold CIOs and CEOs
Modernize your stack and drive operational results with an AI-Native unified commerce solution.
Close cos 0.868 - 17
Red Hat - We make open source technologies for the enterprise
Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions, including high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies.
Close cos 0.867 - 18
Unified Physical Security | Brivo
Get unified physical security with the Brivo Security Suite, a cloud-based access control and video intelligence platform for smarter, scalable security. Call today!
Close cos 0.863 - 19
ManageEngine: ITOps, cybersecurity & service management software
ManageEngine powers businesses like yours to take control of your IT with enterprise-grade solutions built from the ground up.
Close cos 0.864 - 20
Rackspace Technology | Where Enterprise AI runs and outcomes scale
As a cloud computing services pioneer, we deliver proven multicloud solutions across your apps, data, and security. Maximize the benefits of modern cloud.
Close cos 0.864
Ranked by score: the cosine similarity of each site’s vector to vmware.com’s, less a small penalty for generic sites that are close to everything. Highlighted technologies are ones VMware uses too. Votes and comments come from visitors and don’t change the ranking.
04 · Fingerprints
Technology
What VMware is built with, and what its closest competitors use, from its homepage’s code and its DNS records.
Built with
- Tag managers
- Google Tag Manager page source: googletagmanager.com/gtm.js
- Marketing automation
- Marketo TXT v=spf1 include:_spf.vmware.com include:_spop.vmware.com include:mktom…
- Cookie consent
- OneTrust page source: cdn.cookielaw.org
- CDN
- Cloudflare header cf-ray: a56305bf997fa0f8-HAM
- Email hosting
- Google Workspace MX smtp.google.com
- Microsoft 365 TXT MS=ms50045578
- DNS hosting
- UltraDNS NS edns161.ultradns.com
- SaaS tools (verified in DNS)
- Adobe TXT adobe-idp-site-verification=443d9c03-e33b-4c4e-8628-435071557144
- Atlassian TXT atlassian-domain-verification=E46gtaZGY5Z5hIZ1oT78C8s0sYRNxRaqNYwmyMr…
- DocuSign TXT docusign=dd076d14-70a2-40c7-a441-d4cb7860ad89
- GlobalSign TXT globalsign-domain-verification=GBReh3q0WFyqVPnQFxGNsyODk8eCNaLkivCfA8…
- Google Search Console TXT google-site-verification=pGD4g64IeGz_IhUW8405-5XldaPcS0msUNZykWLZrmo
- Meta Business Suite TXT facebook-domain-verification=0tcbl83rw8jkgkus4wvdlwq7yazygp
Stack changes
No changes yet. Each new crawl is compared with the last one, and what VMware adds or drops shows up here.
What competitors use
Across the 20 closest sites.
- Google Search Console 19/20
- Microsoft 365 15/20
- Atlassian 14/20
- Adobe 13/20
- Apple Business · not on vmware.com 13/20
- DocuSign 10/20
- Google Workspace 9/20
- OneTrust 8/20
- Miro · not on vmware.com 7/20
- Amazon Route 53 · not on vmware.com 7/20
- Meta Business Suite 6/20
- PHP · not on vmware.com 5/20
- Akamai · not on vmware.com 5/20
- OpenAI · not on vmware.com 5/20
- jQuery · not on vmware.com 5/20
- HubSpot · not on vmware.com 5/20