Hypervisor Cost Comparison Tool
July 8, 2026
In this episode of On-Prem Pros, Ryan Brown is joined by xByte Solutions Architect Josh Moss to compare the licensing costs of VMware by Broadcom, Proxmox VE, and Microsoft Hyper-V. Using a customizable and downloadable cost comparison tool, they break down how each platform is licensed, explain key pricing differences, and discuss the additional factors organizations should consider when evaluating their next virtualization platform.
Key Points
- Comparing VMware, Proxmox VE, and Hyper-V licensing models
- Understanding core-based vs. socket-based licensing
- Windows Server Standard vs. Datacenter licensing explained
- HCI licensing considerations across VMware, Proxmox, and Hyper-V
- Why migration costs, staff training, and platform familiarity should be part of every decision