: Designed for entry-level virtualization in smaller environments.
: A mid-tier bundle that includes vSphere Enterprise Plus and basic vSAN capacity.
As of 2026, buying VMware vSphere has shifted entirely from a one-time purchase to a following Broadcom’s acquisition. Perpetual licenses are no longer available for purchase or renewal. 1. Unified Subscription Bundles
Broadcom has consolidated over 160 products into four primary subscription packages:
Licensing is now calculated based on the number of rather than the number of processor sockets. Licensing and Subscription in vSphere - Broadcom TechDocs
: The flagship "full-stack" suite including advanced networking (NSX), storage (vSAN), and cloud management. 2. The Per-Core Licensing Metric
: A small-business kit often sold in 96-core packs for up to three hosts.