See what you’ll save switching from VMware to Hyper-V
Plug in your node count and core count, tell us what you’re licensing today, and see your projected licensing spend side by side. The math is straightforward, and the savings usually are too.
Run your numbers
Fill in your cluster details below and the numbers update as you type.
Virtualization licensing ROI calculator
Compare your current VMware and Windows licensing spend against Microsoft Windows Server Datacenter with Hyper-V.
- Hyper-V hypervisor
- Unlimited Windows VMs
- Live Migration
- Hyper-V Replica (DR)
- Failover Clustering
- Storage Replica
- Software-defined networking
- Linux guest support
Based on Microsoft and VMware list pricing. Volume agreements may vary.
Talk to salesWhere Hyper-V wins on TCO
Beyond the per-core math, here’s what teams pick up by moving to Windows Server Datacenter with Hyper-V.
How the math works
Three inputs feed three calculations. Here’s exactly what’s behind each number.
VMware licensing
Calculated at $30 per core, per month. Multiplied by total cores, then annualized.
nodes × cores × $30 × 12
Windows Server Datacenter
Sold in 2-core packs at $50.50 per month. Total cores split into pairs, then annualized.
(nodes × cores) / 2 × $50.50 × 12
Your current stack
If you’re paying for VMware only, the comparison stops at vSphere. If your workloads run on Windows Server, both line items count toward your current spend.
List pricing
Numbers use Microsoft and VMware list pricing per core. Volume agreements, enterprise contracts, or partner pricing may shift the math. We can quote against your actual contract.
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Three steps to Hyper-V
The calculator gives you the directional view. Our team turns it into a real migration plan.
Run your numbers
Plug in nodes, cores, and your current setup. See your projected savings instantly. Nothing is submitted until you choose to reach out.
Scope the migration
Share your estimate with a Summit engineer. We’ll validate the math against your actual cluster and build a migration runbook.
Move and save
We handle the cutover, validate workloads, and hand you the keys. Your VMs run on Hyper-V, your bill drops, your team keeps moving.
Ready to see your real numbers?
Tell us about your environment. We’ll build a custom licensing comparison and migration plan based on your actual cluster.