The Ultimate VMware Alternative. Replace vSphere & Horizon Today.
Avoid the Broadcom tax. Modernize your virtualization stack by migrating to Oracle Cloud (OCI) or VergeIO with Thinfinity as your unified delivery engine. No VPNs. No complex licensing.
Join over 5,000 leading companies that trust Cybele Software
Two Proven Paths to Replace VMware
We provide the software layer that allows you to exit the VMware ecosystem entirely. Choose your infrastructure destination:
Solution A: OCI + Thinfinity
Migrate virtual machines to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). Replace vSphere with native OCI instances. Use Thinfinity to broker connections securely to users.
Strategic Advantages
Thinfinity vs. VMware Horizon
Why IT leaders are switching their virtualization stack
| VMware Horizon | Thinfinity Workspace | |
|---|---|---|
| Licensing | Complex, Per-User + vSphere Tax | Simple, Concurrent User Only |
| Infrastructure | Locked to vSphere/ESXi | Agnostic (OCI, VergeIO, AWS, Physical) |
| Client Requirement | Heavy Client / Plugin | HTML5 Browser (Zero Install) / Native Clients |
| VPN Requirement | Often Required / UAG Complex | Zero Trust (HTTPS/443 Only) |
| 3-Year TCO | High (Increasing) | ~40% Savings |
Architectural Capability Stack
Modern Solution
Clientless Web Access
100% Browser-based via HTML5 & WebSockets. No plugins or agents required on end-user device.
Full ZTNA Access
True Zero Trust model. Infrastructure is invisible to the internet. Single HTTPS port (443) secures all backend traffic.
Native OCI Hypervisor
Uses standard OCI Compute Instances.
Legacy Approach
Thick Client (Horizon)
Requires installed Horizon Client for PCoIP/Blast protocols. Heavy dependency on client versioning.
VPN / Edge Gateway
Traditional perimeter. Relies on UAG Appliances or VPNs. Often requires opening firewall ports for protocol traffic.
Managed ESXi (OCVS)
Requires Bare Metal Nodes.
Thinfinity Cloud Manager
The brain of your new ecosystem. Whether replacing vCenter with OCI Console or VergeIO, Cloud Manager handles the user-to-machine connection, load balancing, and auto-scaling.
- Auto-scale OCI/VergeIO instances
- Zero Trust Architecture built-in
- Deliver Windows, Linux, & Web Apps
ROI Calculator: Cost of Switching
See how much you save by removing the hypervisor tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Thinfinity considered the best VMware alternative?
Thinfinity decouples application delivery from the hypervisor. This allows you to utilize cheaper, modern infrastructure like OCI or VergeIO without losing the "Single Pane of Glass" management experience, effectively lowering TCO by 40%.
Can I keep my on-premise hardware if I leave VMware?
Yes. By switching the virtualization layer to VergeIO, you can utilize your existing SAN/Server hardware. Thinfinity then sits on top to manage the user access, creating a seamless transition.
Does Thinfinity require a VPN like Horizon?
No. Thinfinity uses a secure reverse proxy architecture over standard HTTPS (Port 443), enabling Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) without client-side VPN installation.