Moving Off VMware?
Replace It With OpenCloud

A VMware alternative for teams leaving ESXi and vSphere.
Built on Apache CloudStack, with expert-led migration and no lock-in.

 

If your VMware environment is suddenly costing more, and delivering less, you’re not alone.

Since Broadcom acquired VMware, many organizations have faced new licensing structures and higher renewal quotes. What used to be predictable is now expensive and restrictive. If a renewal is coming up, now is the time to see your options.

 

There’s a smarter path forward.

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Meet OpenCloud: A VMware Alternative Built for Control

US Signal OpenCloud is an enterprise-ready infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) platform powered by Apache CloudStack, designed for organizations that want performance, flexibility, and cost control without lock-in.

Flexible Licensing

Only pay for the resources you use. Start month to month or choose a committed term for a discount, and scale up or down as your needs change.

Predictable Pricing

Clear pricing without hidden fees, surprises, or penalties, so your next renewal isn’t a budget shock.

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Seamless Migration

Expert-led migrations that minimize disruption to your business.

Read the Migration Guide

Reliable and Secure

Enterprise-grade security and performance, backed by 24/7 US-based support and a 100% SLA.

A Chicago law firm moved its primary data center from a VMware-based cloud to OpenCloud

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We moved the entire platform, all of the servers in operation, over a weekend and nobody noticed. I think that’s the best thing you could say.

Andrew Barzyk

Information Technology Manager, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP

Moving Beyond VMware: A Swanson, Martin, & Bell Case Study

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Why Choose US Signal

When you choose OpenCloud, you’re not just choosing a platform, you’re gaining a partner.

  • 24/7 US-Based Expert Support: Personalized, dedicated assistance at every stage.
  • Scalable Solutions: Infrastructure that grows with your business demands.
  • Growing US Footprint: Run OpenCloud in US-based data centers, with more locations coming online.
  • Trusted Partner: Experience supporting mid-market and enterprise organizations, and the MSPs that serve them, through cloud migrations and operations.

We help you evaluate, plan, and execute without pressure.

Take Back Control of Your Cloud Strategy

Fill out the form and we’ll connect you with a cloud expert to explore your options. No pressure, just practical options for a smoother, more affordable transition.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About VMware Alternatives

Is OpenCloud a replacement for VMware?

Yes. OpenCloud can serve as a VMware alternative for virtualization and private cloud workloads, offering similar performance and scalability without restrictive licensing requirements.

Is OpenCloud an alternative to ESXi and vSphere?

Yes. If your workloads run on ESXi or vSphere today, OpenCloud is a platform you can move them to. It’s built on Apache CloudStack and KVM, and our migration guide walks technical teams through moving VMware instances. The free 30-day test drive lets you try it before you commit.

How much can we save by moving off VMware?

Many organizations see infrastructure cost reductions of 30–40% or more, depending on workload size and licensing structure.

 

Does OpenCloud support VMware migrations?

Yes. US Signal provides expert-led migration planning and execution to ensure a smooth transition from VMware environments. Our step-by-step migration guide shows what the process looks like.

Is OpenCloud secure and compliant?

Yes. OpenCloud runs in SOC 2 Type 2, PCI-DSS, and HIPAA-aligned environments within US-based data centers, backed by 24/7 US-based engineering support and a 100% SLA.

Will we lose features by leaving VMware?

In most cases, organizations maintain the performance and virtualization capabilities they rely on while gaining greater pricing flexibility and architectural control.

Who is OpenCloud best suited for?

Mid-market and enterprise organizations, and the MSPs that serve them, looking to reduce VMware licensing costs, avoid vendor lock-in, or modernize their cloud strategy.