Escape Rising VMware Costs Without Losing Control
Looking for an alternative to VMware? One thing is clear: VMware costs aren’t stabilizing —
they’re climbing. Many organizations are seeing 300-500% increases (or more) at renewal, with
less flexibility and more pressure to stay locked in.
Liberty Center One gives you a way out. Our OpenStack Cloud delivers the same core virtualization benefits, without the licensing pressure, vendor lock-in, or unpredictable cost model.
We help you leave VMware the right way: with a clear plan, hands-on migration support, and a platform built for long-term control at a fraction of the cost.
What is OpenStack Cloud?
Liberty Center One features a fully managed private cloud environment built on open-source technology (powered by OpenStack), using KVM as the hypervisor instead of VMware.
With Liberty Center One, this means:
- Fast, resilient and robust cloud infrastructure
- OpenStack platform management
- KVM-based virtualization (no VMware licensing)
- Full control over your workloads
Why Companies Are Leaving VMware
- Rising renewal costs (often 300-500%+ increases)
- Expensive and restrictive licensing models
- Reduced flexibility and vendor lock-in (3yr agreement)
- Difficulty scaling without cost penalties
Why We Built an OpenStack Offering
We didn’t move to OpenStack 10 years ago just to offer another platform.
We built this solution because our clients needed:
- A realistic alternative to VMware
- A platform that scales without licensing penalties
- A long-term infrastructure strategy, not a short-term workaround
$181,400
in annual VMware expenses eliminated for one client
Not Ready to Fully Leave VMware?
We get it. Some applications may still require VMware, and that’s okay.
You don’t have to do everything at once.
- We still support VMware environments where needed
- We help you evaluate what should stay vs. move
- We build a phased migration plan, not a forced rip-and-replace
Migrating to OpenStack (Without the Risk)
This is where we’re different. Most providers hand you a platform and wish
you luck. We don’t. We guide you through the entire process, from planning to
post-migration support.
Identify
which workloads will be moving to the cloud. We work with your team to assess which workloads, including those in your VMware environment, are ready to be migrated and how your team will access them.
Create
a secure cloud environment for your company. Liberty cloud engineers right-size your cloud environment to ensure maximum performance.
Replicate
data from your sources to the cloud. We replicate data from your VMware environment to the LCO cloud, syncing in the background without disrupting daily operations.
Test Migration
is performed in the background. Unlimited test migrations can be run to make sure everything works as expected, with no impact to production.
Final Migration
is performed to minimize downtime and business impact. Liberty has performed thousands of successful migrations with our proven process.
Why Liberty Center One
A lot of providers can offer infrastructure. Very few can guide you through a
high-stakes VMware exit without disruption.
High-Touch Onboarding
Dedicated Migration Teams
Real-Time Migration Support
Post-Migration Follow-Up
Long-Term Partnership Approach
Backup & Disaster Recovery
What Our Clients Say
The Bottom Line
You Don’t Have to Accept:
- Rising VMware costs that feel punitive
- Vendor lock-in & mandatory 3-year contracts
- Limited flexibility & product bundles you don't need
Liberty Center One Gives You:
- A clear exit strategy
- A lower-cost cloud solution fit for your business needs
- A team that actually supports you before, during and after the transition
Request a VMware Exit Assessment
Let’s evaluate your environment and show you what a move to OpenStack could look like.