On request
Quote-based
Key features
- Compute, storage and networking (NCI)
- Hypervisors and containers
- NCM: AIOps, cost governance, automation
- Unified Storage
- Database Service
Cloud platforms & infrastructure · Alternatives
Best VMware Cloud alternatives in India (2026)
VMware Cloud is a cloud platforms & infrastructure product from Broadcom, Palo Alto, priced at On request. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 0 have a free plan, 2 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to VMware Cloud are Nutanix (On request), Red Hat OpenShift (On request), Akamai (On request), Cloud4C (On request) and Pi Datacenters (On request).
Why businesses look for a VMware Cloud alternative
Indian support and GST
VMware Cloud is built in United States. 2 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
VMware Cloud alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches VMware Cloud's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | VMware Cloud (current) | On request | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 | — |
| 1 | Nutanix | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 2 |  Red Hat OpenShift | On request | No | Web | No | 4.2/5 | |
| 3 |  Akamai | On request | No | Web | No | 4.1/5 | |
| 4 |  Cloud4C | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 5 |  Pi Datacenters | On request | No | Web | Yes | 4.1/5 | |
| 6 |  Zadara | On request | No | Web | No | 3.9/5 | |
| 7 |  Amazon Web Services | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  Google Cloud Platform | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  Microsoft Azure | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Alibaba Cloud | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  IBM Cloud | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 12 |  Scaleway | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 13 |  Oracle Cloud Infrastructure | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Exoscale | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Tencent Cloud | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 16 |  Civo | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Google Kubernetes Engine | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  Amazon EKS | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  AWS Lambda | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  Azure Kubernetes Service | Pay as you go | No | Web | No | 4.3/5 |
Top 10 VMware Cloud alternatives in detail
2. Red Hat OpenShift
Red Hat (IBM) · Raleigh · Cloud platforms & infrastructure · 4.2/5
Enterprise Kubernetes.
On request
Quote-based
On request
Quote-based
4. Cloud4C
Cloud4C (a Capgemini company) · Cloud platforms & infrastructure · 4.1/5
Managed cloud provider for hybrid, sovereign and SAP workloads across 25 countries.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with VMware Cloud
- Built in India
5. Pi Datacenters
Pi DATACENTERS · Amaravati · Cloud platforms & infrastructure · 4.1/5
Indian cloud provider.
On request
Quote-based
Compared with VMware Cloud
- Built in India (Amaravati)
6. Zadara
Zadara · Cloud platforms & infrastructure · 3.9/5
Consumption-priced managed edge cloud with compute, storage and networking for private deployments.
On request
Quote-based
7. Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services · Seattle · Cloud platforms & infrastructure · 4.5/5
Largest cloud platform with Mumbai and Hyderabad regions.
Pay as you go
Free trial
8. Google Cloud Platform
Google · Mountain View · Cloud platforms & infrastructure · 4.5/5
Cloud with Mumbai and Delhi regions.
Pay as you go
Free trial
9. Microsoft Azure
Microsoft · Redmond · Cloud platforms & infrastructure · 4.5/5
Cloud platform with Indian regions.
Pay as you go
Free trial
Pay as you go
Free trial
VMware Cloud alternatives by what you need
Indian alternatives to VMware Cloud
How to choose a VMware Cloud alternative
- Start on a simpler provider unless you need specific managed services.
- Use Indian regions for latency and residency.
- Set budgets and alerts — cloud bills grow silently.
VMware Cloud alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to VMware Cloud in 2026?+
The closest matches to VMware Cloud on App Advisor are Nutanix (On request), Red Hat OpenShift (On request), Akamai (On request). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match VMware Cloud, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to VMware Cloud?+
None of the 20 closest alternatives to VMware Cloud has a free plan. Most offer a free trial instead, so ask for one before you commit.
Is there an Indian alternative to VMware Cloud?+
Yes. 2 alternatives are built in India, including Cloud4C (On request), Pi Datacenters (On request). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
VMware Cloud vs Nutanix: which is better?+
Nutanix is the closest match to VMware Cloud in our catalogue. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these VMware Cloud alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in cloud platforms & infrastructure or a category VMware Cloud also covers, and Broadcom's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
Free shortlist
Not sure which VMware Cloud alternative fits?
Tell us your team size and budget and we'll send a shortlist of three.
Related alternatives
Nutanix alternativesRed Hat OpenShift alternativesAkamai alternativesCloud4C alternativesPi Datacenters alternativesZadara alternativesAmazon Web Services alternativesGoogle Cloud Platform alternativesMicrosoft Azure alternativesAlibaba Cloud alternativesIBM Cloud alternativesScaleway alternativesAll cloud platforms & infrastructure alternativesBrowse all alternatives