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VMware Tanzu Platform

byBroadcom (VMware)
in
4.3
Market Presence: Cloud Application Platforms (Transitioning to Cloud-Native Application Platforms), Application Platforms (Transitioning to Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms)

Overview

Product Information on VMware Tanzu Platform

Updated 23rd January 2026

What is VMware Tanzu Platform?

VMware Tanzu Platform is an AI-ready, application Platform as a Service (PaaS) built on Cloud Foundry that simplifies modern software delivery and platform operations on an elastic application runtime. Optimized for VMware Cloud Foundation, Tanzu Platform provides a pre-engineered environment that automates the entire application lifecycle from secure container builds and service binding to automated scaling and unified observability. It features simple developer abstractions, a centralized management interface, and a marketplace for governed data and AI services and integrations. Tanzu Platform addresses critical business challenges by streamlining the path to production for enterprise software, including agentic AI toolchains, while ensuring deterministic compliance and governance. By abstracting infrastructure complexities such as networking and server provisioning, Tanzu Platform enhances operational efficiency and allows development teams to focus on building business logic.

VMware Tanzu Platform Pricing

VMware Tanzu Platform is licensed under a subscription-based model centered on the Tanzu Platform Unit (TPU), which acts as a versatile currency for licensing based on an organization's application footprint. The primary metric for consumption is the Application Instance (AI) or Service Instance (SI), which is defined as a started instance of an application or a bound service managed by the platform.

Overall experience with VMware Tanzu Platform

Software Developer
30B + USD, Finance (non-banking)
FAVORABLE

“Continuous Feature Enhancements Shape Future Roadmap for Enterprise-Grade Tanzu Solution”

5.0
Mar 16, 2026
VMware has been a great partner throughout adoption of the Tanzu Platform. The platform has evolved greatly since the early days, and VMware has actively implemented features based on our feedback. This partnership has resulted in a mature, enterprise-grade solution that successfully serves a large portion of our customer traffic.
PLATFORM ENGINEER
1B - 3B USD, IT Services
CRITICAL

“Good solution to get started”

3.0
Feb 12, 2024
The product is solid but nothing exceptional. It's a good solution to get started with app.

About Company

Company Details

Updated 4th February 2026
Year Founded
1998
Head office location
California, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
https://www.vmware.com/

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Reviewer Insights for: VMware Tanzu Platform

VMware Tanzu Platform Likes & Dislikes

Like

Tanzu Application Service, in particular, excels at streamlining the developer experience for application deployments and maintenance. Much of the complexity is abstracted behind the magic of cf push. I also appreciate VMware's willingness to consider feature enhancements. They have been an open book regarding the platform and future roadmaps.

Like

The service is focused on cloud native workload and there metrics/traces and has a very clear and intuitive UI. It also provides some built-in dashboards to get started quickly

Like

I liked the ability to simplify Kubernetes management at scale. It offers strong automation with integrated observability. It also offers modern flexibility across multi-cloud environments, making it an easy choice for organizations embracing cloud-native strategies.

Dislike

-We manage multiple regional TAS foundations. This can be a challenge for operational support since users often need to monitor applications across multiple foundations. A single-pane-of-glass hub is planned according to recent conversations. - The TAS Apps Manager and Ops Manager components are due for a modernization refresh. VMware has shared significant improvements in this area for upcoming releases. - Unification between Tanzu Application Service and Tanzu Application Platform. It's often confusing when talking about the Kubernetes platforms, which are independent solutions. Clarifying or potentially unifying these platforms would be beneficial for new customers interested in adopting.

Dislike

- quite costly - not open source - no wide adoption

Dislike

Integrating with existing CI/CD pipelines can be complex and time-consuming, especially for non-engineers. requires a dedicated training to fully leverage advanced features like Tanzu Mission Control and Application Services.

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VMware Tanzu Platform Reviews and Ratings

4.3

(249 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

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43%
4 Star
54%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
0%
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Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.4

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4.5

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4.5

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  • Software Developer
    10B+ USD
    Finance (non-banking)
    Review Source

    Continuous Feature Enhancements Shape Future Roadmap for Enterprise-Grade Tanzu Solution

    5.0
    Mar 16, 2026
    VMware has been a great partner throughout adoption of the Tanzu Platform. The platform has evolved greatly since the early days, and VMware has actively implemented features based on our feedback. This partnership has resulted in a mature, enterprise-grade solution that successfully serves a large portion of our customer traffic.
  • IT SECURITY & RISK MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATE
    50M-1B USD
    Software
    Review Source

    VMWare Tanzu Simplifies Kubernetes Management Amid Initial Setup Complexity Challenges

    4.0
    Nov 24, 2025
    VMWare Tanzu Platform offers strong Kubernetes management and scalability, but its complexity is challenging. Especially for the initial setup and integrations, but luckily the documentation is clear.
  • SYSTEMS ENGINEER
    50M-1B USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Complex Installation Process Offset by Streamlined VMware Integration and Customization

    5.0
    Nov 7, 2025
    My overall experience has been positive, especially in terms of simplifying and customizing workloads in the VMware environment. The platform has good visibility, governance and customization for the Dev Ops workflow.
  • ENGINEERING MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Automation Capabilities Enhance Application Lifecycles Within VMware Multicloud Ecosystem

    5.0
    Nov 23, 2025
    great platform to apply automation to modern application lifecycles ans support multicloud in vmware ecosystem.
  • IT Manager
    10B+ USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Timely Support And Clear Roadmap Characterize VMware Tanzu Platform Experience

    5.0
    Mar 26, 2026
    VMWare Tanzu Platform is a very resilience and secure platform. It provides a PaaS to our internal customers for modernization of Web Applications. Broadcom team has been working closely with us to address our concerns, resolve our issues along the way. We always got timely response of customer supports for any incidents.
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