TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR IT STACK

With a Cloud Native VMware Alternative

Replace platform lock-in with a flexible open source VMware alternative built to scale with your enterprise needs.

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CUSTOMER SPOTLIGHT

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Discover how a leading cybersecurity company reduced provisioning time 3600% to accommodate rapid growth.

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Virtualization for a Cloud Native World

As enterprises rapidly adopt cloud native technologies, many still need to run business-critical virtualized workloads. Cloud native virtualization bridges the gap between virtualized and containerized infrastructure by providing:

Unified Infrastructure Management: Manage VMs and containers side-by-side on a Kubernetes-based platform, reducing operational complexity and tool sprawl.

Scalability and Automation: Leverage Kubernetes’ powerful orchestration capabilities to automate VM provisioning, scaling, and recovery for consistent performance at scale.

Improved Resource Utilization: Optimize compute and storage usage across workloads through intelligent scheduling and dynamic resource allocation.

Faster Time-to-Value: Accelerate deployment cycles and reduce provisioning delays with declarative infrastructure and self-service VM templates.

Enhanced Portability and Flexibility: Run traditional VM-based applications alongside modern microservices in any cloud or on-prem environment without refactoring.

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We see Mirantis as a strategic partner who can help us provide higher performance and greater success as we expand our cloud computing services internationally.

— Aurelio Forese

Head of Cloud at Netsons

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Migrate from VMware to Mirantis Cloud Native Virtualization Solutions

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Mirantis k0rdent Virtualization

Run VMs and containers together on composable Kubernetes infrastructure

Basic virtualization for small-scale workloads with integrated container and hybrid multi-cluster orchestration.

Best for: Legacy app modernization, workload portability, sovereign hybrid multi-cloud, edge/IoT

24/7 support or fully-managed remote ops

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Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes

Build secure on-prem private clouds for self-service virtualization 
at scale.

Robust data center virtualization proven at scale for 1000’s of nodes

Best for: Open source alternative for large VMware estates, telco NFV, custom FedRAMP solutions, CSP solutions

Replace VCF / vSphere / vCenter

Use with k0rdent for unified VM, container, and hybrid multi-cloud management

24/7 support or fully-managed remote ops

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Mirantis Kubernetes Engine Virtualization

Empower developers with an enterprise-grade container platform extended with virtualization.

Basic virtualization for small-scale workloads integrated into container orchestration platform

Best for: Unified developer platform with VMs and containers, remote / edge virtualization, small VM hosting

Replace ESXi + Tanzu Kubernetes

24/7 enterprise support

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Why Enterprises Choose Mirantis Over Other VMware Alternatives

Enterprises turn to Mirantis for a VMware alternative that addresses today’s most critical infrastructure needs, including cost control, security, and seamless migration.

Use the Infrastructure You Already Own: Leverage existing infrastructure investments with a VMware alternative that maximizes ROI while improving performance and reducing migration friction

Scale Flexibly Across Hybrid and Edge: Support large-scale deployment across hybrid, multi-cloud, and edge environments with flexible infrastructure designed to adapt to evolving performance needs

Automate Day-2 Operations: Simplify and accelerate day-2 operations with automation that streamlines updates, scaling, and routine operations

Enhance Security and Compliance: Gain robust security features including RBAC and FIPS compliance to ensure governance and optimal performance without additional operational burden

Migrate Seamlessly: Migrate with confidence using automated tools and expert services that reduce risk and complexity while minimizing downtime

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MIGRATE TO OUR ENTERPRISE-LEVEL VMWARE REPLACEMENT WITH CONFIDENCE

As a comprehensive VMware alternative, Mirantis is your trusted partner, ensuring a smooth transition. We are pioneers of open source private clouds and have built and operated some of the largest clouds in the world. We have the expertise and automation to migrate workloads efficiently, securely, and on your terms.

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BROCHURE

VMware Migration Bundles

View our selection of VMware migration bundles, offering a range of software, support, services, and training.

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TECHNICAL GUIDE

VMware Migration Playbook


Learn about possible migration paths, feature mapping, and what’s needed in each migration stage.

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CASE STUDY

How a SaaS company migrated from VMware to OpenStack and got FedRAMP High authorization

LET’S TALK

Contact us to learn how Mirantis can accelerate your cloud initiatives.

We see Mirantis as a strategic partner who can help us provide higher performance and greater success as we expand our cloud computing services internationally.

— Aurelio Forese, Head of Cloud, Netsons

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We see Mirantis as a strategic partner who can help us provide higher performance and greater success as we expand our cloud computing services internationally.

— Aurelio Forese, Head of Cloud, Netsons

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FAQ

Q:

What Is VMware?

A:

VMware is a software company that works with virtualization and cloud computing. It creates and manages virtual machines (VMs) to run multiple operating systems on a single physical server.


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Why Would an Enterprise Replace VMware?

A:

Many enterprises consider replacing VMware because of the high long-term costs and rigid limitations of vendor lock-in. Mirantis removes this barrier with open-source infrastructure, which leads to reduced licensing costs and increased flexibility.


Q:

What Should I Look for in a Replacement for VMware?

A:

When looking for a VMware replacement, focus on solutions with open-source flexibility and automated lifecycle management. The platform should also be future-proof, ensuring your infrastructure can adapt to evolving technologies without requiring expensive and time-intensive overhauls.


Q:

Is VMware Open Source?

A:

VMware is not an open-source virtualization platform. It uses proprietary licensing, which can limit transparency and flexibility and increase costs. On the other hand, open-source solutions increase flexibility, control, and innovation by reducing dependency on a single vendor

Q:

Can I Use My Existing Hardware with a VMware Replacement?

A:

Mirantis can support your existing hardware and facilitate a smooth migration without expensive upgrades. This leads to greater flexibility and maximizes returns on prior infrastructure investments.


Q:

What Role Does Licensing Play in Virtualization Costs?

A:

Licensing has a major impact on virtualization costs. Proprietary models like VMware become expensive with many separate licenses that quickly add up. Mirantis offers significantly lower costs due to a subscription-based pricing model and easy integration with other open source tools.


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Why Is Mirantis the Best VMware Alternative for My Enterprise?

A:

Mirantis delivers proven virtualization solutions with expert support and freedom from vendor lock-in, making them ideal for scalable, cost-effective enterprise operations. Our virtualization solutions are cloud native, enabling you to unify operations for both VM and container infrastructure. We ensure successful migration from VMware with professional services expertise and best-in-class migration tooling.


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How Can Mirantis’ Virtualization Solution Benefit VMware Users?

A:

Mirantis offers VMware users seamless migration, lifecycle automation, and a vendor-neutral cloud native virtualization stack that preserves existing workflows while increasing control, flexibility, and cost savings. By moving virtualized apps to future-proof open-source cloud infrastructure, organizations can provision environments however and wherever they want, dramatically lower infrastructure costs (often by 50% or more), and position themselves to seamlessly support cloud native and AI workloads.