VMware ESXi
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Server Virtualization
Pros and cons
Pros
- Virtualization Management
- Ease of Use
- Features
- Snapshots
- Stability
- Management Ease
Cons
- Expensive
- VM Management Issues
- Limited Features
- UX Improvement
- Pricing Issues
- Steep Learning Curve
Traffic & LLM citations
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 33.3% |
| Mid-Market | 45.8% |
| Enterprise | 20.8% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 2 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2 | 4.8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2 | 3.8 |
| 2025 Q3 | 2 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| 2026 Q3 | 3 | 3.5 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Reliable virtualization, undermined by cost and support
“What I valued most about VMware ESXi was its stability and mature virtualization features.”
VMware ESXi: A Robust Foundation for Virtual Infrastructure
“What I like best about VMware ESXi is its stability, performance, and efficient resource utilization. It enables multiple virtual machines to run reliably on a single physical server, helping optimize infrastructure costs and simplify management. Its strong virtualization capabil”
Easy-to-Use VM Virtualization with Strong vSphere Integration
“- Easy to use solution for VMs virtualization - Complete virtualization on Standalone node - vSPhere integration capability - Easy to implement and Manage”