Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to concerns about rising costs, causing businesses to consider alternative virtualization solutions.Popular alternatives to VMware include Microsoft Hyper-V, known for its solid performance and integration with Microsoft ecosystems.KVM is an open-source option built into Linux, offering scalability but requiring more technical knowledge for setup.Proxmox combines KVM with container-based virtualization, providing a cost-effective solution with powerful management capabilities.Nutanix, with its focus on simplicity and agility, is gaining popularity as an enterprise-grade alternative to VMware.