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Choose the right license for your needs

OSSEA offers three licensing tiers: Community (free for non-commercial use), Professional (mid-market organizations), and Enterprise (large deployments with advanced needs).

All tiers include the core platform (hypervisor, storage, networking, backup, DR).

Advanced features like AI provisioning and VDI automation are available in paid tiers.

Community

Free

For non-commercial use, educational institutions, personal labs, evaluation environments

Core hypervisor platform
Kernel-integrated storage
Software-defined networking
Built-in backup & recovery
High availability (HA)
Web UI management
RESTful API access
Community support (forums)
OSSEA AI Assistant
Reavyr VDI Automation
VMware Migration Tools
Enterprise support
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Professional

Contact for pricing

For small to mid-market organizations (50-500 VMs), businesses with straightforward infrastructure needs

All Community features
OSSEA AI Assistant
Document-to-infrastructure provisioning
Reavyr VDI Automation
Automated desktop lifecycle management
VMware Migration Tools
Near-live migration with <5 min downtime
Disaster recovery
Site-to-site replication
Immutable backup
Ransomware protection
Email & phone support
Business hours
Software updates & patches
Remote assistance
24/7 support
Dedicated account manager
Custom integrations
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Enterprise

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For large organizations (500+ VMs), multi-site deployments, mission-critical workloads, custom requirements

All Professional features
24/7 enterprise support
Critical incident response
Dedicated account manager
VMware Migration Tools
Near-live migration with <5 min downtime
Custom integrations
API development, bespoke automation
Professional services
Design, deployment, training
On-site support
When needed
Advanced training
Admin certifications
Quarterly business reviews
Priority roadmap input
SLA guarantees
99.99% uptime commitment
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What's included in all paid tiers

Unlike competitors who charge extra for every feature, OSSEA includes everything you need in a single license.

Hypervisor Platform
Enterprise-grade VM management with live migration, HA, and multi-OS support
Storage System
Kernel-integrated distributed storage with replication, snapshots, deduplication, compression
Networking
Software-defined networking with VLANs, virtual routers, firewalls, load balancers
Backup & Recovery
Immutable backups, instant recovery, ransomware protection—no separate licenses
Disaster Recovery
Site-to-site replication, automated failover, DR testing—built-in
Management UI
Professional web interface for managing compute, storage, VMs, backup, and DR
RESTful API
Complete programmatic access for automation and integration
Updates & Patches
One-click platform updates with automatic rollback capability

Platform Comparison

Scenario: 3-year deployment for 50 VMs with backup, DR, and VDI for 100 users
OSSEA Professional Nutanix VMware vSAN/Horizon
Platform License (3 years) £40,000 £90,000 £120,000
Backup & DR Included £30,000 (Mine) £40,000 (Veeam + SRM)
VDI Licensing (100 users) Included (Reavyr) £25,000 (Frame) £60,000 (Horizon)
AI Provisioning Included (OSSEA AI) Not available Not available
VMware Migration Tools Included £15,000 (Move) N/A
Support (3 years) £20,000 £40,000 £50,000
Professional Services £10,000 £25,000 £30,000
Total 3-Year Cost £70,000 £225,000 £300,000
Savings vs. OSSEA — £155,000 (69%) £230,000 (77%)

Bottom line

OSSEA saves 50-70% over 3 years compared to Nutanix or VMware—while delivering more capabilities (AI, VDI automation, built-in backup).

Flexible licensing options

Perpetual Licensing

Pay once, own forever

  • One-time license fee
  • Optional annual support (software updates + technical support)
  • Predictable budgeting

Annual Subscription

Pay annually, stay current

  • Annual license fee (lower upfront cost)
  • Includes software updates and support
  • Flexible scaling (add/remove licenses)

Enterprise Agreements

Custom terms for large organizations

  • Multi-year commitments with discounts
  • Volume pricing for 500+ VMs
  • Custom payment terms

Hardware Options

OSSEA runs on any x86-compatible server, giving you flexibility

Bring Your Own Hardware (BYOH)

Deploy on your existing servers or purchase from your preferred vendor. No hardware lock-in.

Runaway provisioning

We can supply pre-configured, factory-tested appliances with OSSEA pre-installed. Fast deployment, predictable pricing.

Zero rollback options

Prefer not to manage infrastructure? We offer fully managed OSSEA deployments (hosted at your site or ours).

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum commitment?
No. For Professional and Enterprise licenses, you can start with as few as 3 nodes and scale as needed. No multi-year lock-in required (though multi-year agreements receive discounts).
What if I outgrow my license tier?
You can upgrade from Professional to Enterprise at any time. We credit your existing license value toward the upgrade.
Can I try OSSEA before purchasing?
Yes! Community Edition is free to download and evaluate. For Professional/Enterprise features, we offer 30-day trial licenses.
Do you charge per VM, per socket, or per capacity?
Our pricing is based on cluster size (number of nodes), not VMs, sockets, or capacity. Run as many VMs as your hardware supports—no per-VM fees.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept bank transfer, purchase orders, and credit cards. Enterprise customers can request custom payment terms (NET 30, NET 60).
Is there a discount for educational institutions or non-profits?
Yes. Educational institutions and registered non-profits qualify for 50% discounts on Professional and Enterprise licenses.

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