The aftermath of Broadcom’s announcement of changes to VMware software licensing continues to echo throughout the industry. DCIG TOP 5 reports seek to help enterprises identify the top VMware alternatives available. In its most recent reports, the analyst firm evaluated 19 solutions and named five enterprise VMware vSphere alternatives.
The full 2026-27 TOP 5 reports, including the Distributed Enterprise, Small and Midsized Enterprise, and State, Local, and Education (SLED) editions, are available now for download. The reports contain detailed information, such as:

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