Calculator · Citrix XenServer

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Savings Calculator

See what your hypervisor really costs for Citrix workloads, and what you save by running them on Citrix XenServer, which is included with Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud (UHMC) and the Citrix Platform License.

Calculate My Savings Plan My XenServer Move

Is XenServer Cheaper Than VMware for Citrix Workloads?

For most Citrix customers, yes. If you own Citrix UHMC or the Citrix Platform License, XenServer for your Citrix workloads is already included, so the per-core hypervisor bill for those hosts can go away.

Enter your hosts, cores and current hypervisor cost below. The calculator compares your annual hypervisor spend with XenServer, adds a one-time migration cost, and shows payback and three-year savings.

Client result: a telecom client is saving $2.4M a year by moving its Citrix workloads to XenServer.

Estimate Your XenServer Savings

Current hypervisor (USD) Hosts running Citrix workloads CPU cores per host Current hypervisor cost per core per year

Use your VMware (or other hypervisor) renewal quote divided by licensed cores.

Hypervisor admin hours per week Fully loaded admin cost per hour

Citrix XenServer XenServer license cost per host per year

Zero if XenServer is included in your Citrix UHMC or Citrix Platform License.

One-time migration cost per host

Many migrations qualify for Citrix Funded Pro Services, which can lower this.

Change in hypervisor admin time after the move: 0% less Have Altanora manage it for you (partially or fully managed)Altanora managed service cost per month

Managed services start at $2,500 a month. Your quote depends on scope.

Reduction in your team's admin time when Altanora manages it: 70%

Estimated annual savings

Current hypervisor cost per year: $0
XenServer cost per year: $0
Hypervisor license savings: $0
Admin time savings: $0
One-time migration cost: $0
Payback period: $0
Net savings over 3 years: $0
Licensed cores today: $0

Plan My XenServer Move

Estimate only, for planning purposes, not a quote. Default values are examples; replace them with your own numbers.

How the Calculator Works

A transparent model. Change any input and every number updates instantly.

1. Your hypervisor today

Hosts × cores × your cost per core, plus admin hours × 52 weeks × your hourly cost.

2. XenServer

Your XenServer license cost per host (zero when included in UHMC or the Citrix Platform License), plus admin time after any reduction you choose, plus the managed service fee if selected.

3. What it leaves out

Hardware, storage and Citrix license costs stay the same in both columns. Migration cost is one-time and subtracted from the three-year total.

XenServer Savings FAQ

Is XenServer included with my Citrix license?

XenServer is included with Citrix Universal Hybrid Multi-Cloud (UHMC) and the Citrix Platform License for running your Citrix workloads. Altanora confirms your exact entitlements before you plan a move.

Can I move from VMware to XenServer without rebuilding my Citrix environment?

Yes. Your Citrix images and delivery groups move to XenServer hosts using a planned, staged migration. Altanora handles the conversion, testing and cutover with minimal user impact.

Does XenServer support GPU workloads?

Yes. XenServer supports NVIDIA vGPU for graphics-heavy virtual desktops and applications, such as CAD, BIM and engineering tools.

Can Citrix fund my XenServer migration?

Many XenServer migrations qualify for Citrix Funded Pro Services. Altanora checks your eligibility and manages the funding request, subject to Citrix approval.

Can Altanora host or manage XenServer for me?

Yes. Altanora offers partially and fully managed XenServer, including hosting, patching, monitoring and 24/7 support. Managed services start at $2,500 a month.

See Your Business Case

Altanora confirms your Citrix entitlements, validates these numbers with your real data and builds a plan that may qualify for Citrix funding.