VMware Cloud on AWS
VMware Cloud on AWS: A managed AWS path for VMware workloads, with strong migration and AWS service connectivity. Ranked #7 of 26 in Hybrid Cloud Hosting by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for VMware environments extending into AWS.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forVMware environments extending into AWS
- Management modelManaged
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Managed vSphere, vSAN, NSX and vCenter environments
- Private connectivity and vMotion support migration and extension
- Access to AWS services, Kubernetes, APIs and SDKs
Where it doesn't
- Contact-sales pricing limits upfront cost visibility
- Single-cloud scope centers the service on AWS
- Requires VMware-based workloads and AWS infrastructure alignment
Our verdict on VMware Cloud on AWS
VMware Cloud on AWS is a managed hybrid-cloud service for organizations running vSphere-based workloads that want to migrate, extend or operate them on AWS. It delivers VMware Software-Defined Data Centers on dedicated, single-tenant AWS bare-metal hosts, while retaining vSphere, vSAN, NSX and vCenter components. The service is particularly suited to VMware environments extending into AWS and teams that want to continue using VMware operational tools while connecting to services in a customer-owned AWS account.
Its strongest fit is workload mobility and hybrid connectivity. AWS Direct Connect provides private connectivity, while Layer 2 VPN supports workload extension and migration. vMotion can move workloads between on-premises environments and VMware Cloud on AWS. The service also connects with Amazon EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB, Kinesis, Redshift, EFS and Elastic Load Balancing. Kubernetes deployments are supported through VMware Tanzu services, and REST APIs, SDKs, code samples and command-line interfaces provide options for automation and administration.
The published plans are On-demand, with consumption-based billing, plus 1-year and 3-year subscriptions. Pricing is handled through sales channels rather than a simple public plan table, so the buying process is oriented toward organizations planning a managed VMware deployment. Choose VMware Cloud on AWS when dedicated AWS bare metal, VMware continuity, private connectivity and access to AWS services are central requirements. It is less suitable for teams seeking a broader multi-cloud hosting scope or a product centered on non-VMware workloads.
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VMware Cloud on AWS fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Management model | Managed |
| Public clouds supported | Not verified |
| Kubernetes support | Yes |
| Dedicated connectivity | Yes |
| Bare-metal support | Yes |
| Deployment scope | Single-cloud |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 10 integrations: Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, Amazon RDS, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Kinesis … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | vmware.com |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
VMware Cloud on AWS integrations
VMware Cloud on AWS lists 10 integrations on its own site.
- Amazon EC2
- Amazon S3
- AWS Lambda
- Amazon RDS
- Amazon DynamoDB
- Amazon Kinesis
- Amazon Redshift
- Amazon EFS
- AWS Elastic Load Balancing
- VMware Tanzu
Alternatives to VMware Cloud on AWS
- Microsoft Azure ArcA broad Azure control plane for managing distributed servers, VMs, Kubernetes, and clouds.9.3
- HPE Morpheus Enterprise SoftwareA broad control plane for enterprises managing hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure.9.1
- Apache CloudStackA flexible self-hosted IaaS platform for teams managing multi-hypervisor clouds.9.0
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