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Why MSPs are shifting from VMware to KVM

Future-ready infrastructure starts with control, cost-efficiency, and clarity.

In 2025, the rules of infrastructure have changed.

MSPs aren’t just looking for performance anymore — they’re looking for freedom.

  • Freedom from unpredictable licensing.
  • Freedom from per-server billing traps.
  • Freedom from the lock-in of legacy platforms.

That’s why more and more MSPs are making the move:
From VMware to KVM

Why leave VMware?

Over the last 12 months, MSPs have seen VMware evolve into a high-cost, low-flexibility stack. And for many clients — especially SMBs and hybrid environments — it simply doesn’t fit anymore.

Here’s what we hear from MSPs in the field:

“My clients don’t want to renew, but they don’t know what else to do.”
“Pricing is a mess. We need stability and clarity.”
“We’re doing hardware refreshes and need something lightweight and compliant.”

Most importantly: they want control.

Why KVM?

KVM offers a battle-tested, open-source virtualization platform that ticks the right boxes for MSPs:

  • Cost-effective: no surprise fees, no per-socket licenses
  • Flexible: run it on-prem, hybrid, or in the cloud
  • Compliant: align with GDPR, ISO, and NIS2
  • Familiar: GUI-driven, full API support, growing community
  • Smart: built-in backup tools, clustering, snapshots, and more

In short: it’s everything MSPs want — without the bloat.

How SYVETTA makes the move easy

Most MSPs don’t know this — but we’ve already built the migration path for you.

SYVETTA helps MSPs shift VMware workloads to KVM with:

  • Forklift migration support
  • Option to install a KVM hyper inside existing VMware for staged rollout
  • On-prem, hybrid, or full-cloud deployment
  • Visual proof and screenshots that show ESXi running inside a KVM hyper
  • Plug-and-play backup tool with one-file import/export
  • Cluster-level control with transparent pricing
  • We back it all with 24/7 live support and MSP-first pricing that beats VMware.

Ready to make the switch?

Whether you’re helping a client with a hardware refresh or looking to cut licensing costs before the renewal season — we’ve got your back.

Book a free migration consult
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