Nutanix AHV Virtualization vs Oracle VM VirtualBox comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Nutanix AHV Virtualization
Ranking in Server Virtualization Software
5th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
48
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle VM VirtualBox
Ranking in Server Virtualization Software
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Server Virtualization Software category, the market share of Nutanix AHV Virtualization is 8.5% and it increased by 80.5% compared to the previous year. The market share of Oracle VM VirtualBox is 8.8% and it decreased by 11.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AntonGeijsendorpher - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 11, 2024
Easier to administer and manage than other solutions
Everyone desires to maintain competitive AHV pricing. AI technology has made significant strides. However, AI also introduces complexities in terms of security. It seems to function but when considering security, it adds layers of management. Integrating AI involves managing IT processes and ensuring they don't compromise security or provide unauthorised access. Unforeseen events may occur due to AI implementation, which require careful consideration. While AI streamlines certain tasks, it doesn't offer a universal solution to improve everything instantly. Incorporating targeted AI solutions within competing products is advantageous. In terms of financial considerations and functionality, integrating AI and Microsoft components into half of the Nutanix AHV evaluation is beneficial. When it comes to the core networking infrastructure, stability and reliability are paramount.
Said Mokhtari - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 29, 2020
Easy to use, stable, and reasonably priced
I primarily use the solution to build a machine and transfer it to vCenter. I also occasionally use it to transform from a VirtualBox machine to an ESXi machine The solution is very convenient and easy to use. I tend to use it for personal use, and I also use it for testing the Fortnox platform…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"If we want to move the virtual machine from one host to another, it's simple, straightforward, and stable."
"Integration is the most valuable feature of the product."
"Nutanix AHV's most valuable feature is NetFlow."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is that you don't need to pay for it, it's free, as opposed to paying for a VMware license."
"The most valuable feature of Nutanix AHV is the prism, it is a beneficial central management console."
"It is the simple non-consideration we get with this product that's great. It just works."
"Nutanix is good for new implementations on the VM side. It's very good for disaster recovery and final storage."
"Nutanix AHV works really well. It's much easier to administer and manage than VMware. Since we're not a large IT department within the finance sector, our team is relatively small. We don't have a huge team of IT professionals to manage all the other systems."
"Oracle VM VirtualBox has a platform where the support team responds to frequently asked questions by its users. Every time I have had issues with Oracle VM VirtualBox, I always get a solution from Oracle's online platform or GitHub."
"The product’s most valuable feature is the ability to manage multiple operating systems through one application."
"It's a pretty good product in terms of monitoring."
"Oracle VM VirtualBox is easy to use."
"This product is very user-friendly and easy to use."
"The good thing is that it is multi-platform. Once you create a virtual machine in one particular environment, you can switch over to see if you can run it in other environments. For example, if you are on Windows and you create this virtual machine, you can actually go ahead and change the operating system. You can switch it over to Linux or Mac OS and see if you can run the VirtualBox on those particular machines. It even runs on some of the commercial operating systems that are not mainstream, such as Solaris and BSD. These kinds of operating systems are also supported by VirtualBox. The other thing that is good about VirtualBox is that it is open source. So, if you need to do any modifications for your own purposes, you can just download the source, modify it, and deploy it in your environment. It is pretty good and very versatile. You can create and manipulate virtual machines from the command line, which is also very important. It's something that some other products on the desktop side do not have. VMware Fusion and Parallels Desktop don't have a good command-line interface to create and manipulate virtual machines, whereas VirtualBox has it out of the box, which is pretty good."
"The solution is very convenient and easy to use."
"This is a good and easy solution for running virtual environments."
 

Cons

"The management console needs to improve to make it easier for administrators. For example, to be able to reorganize our VMs, folders, and subfolders, similarly as it is provided in VMware. We can sort, manage, and organize VMs, folders, or subfolders in VMware."
"Lacks integration with the cloud or other solutions."
"Honestly, there's a lot to work on the product, especially for someone like me who has worked on VMware. VMware offers a significant level of customization when configuring virtual machines, and that level of detail is not as pronounced on Nutanix AHV Virtualization."
"It would be better if the solution's replication to another site could be efficiently optimized."
"The solution's pricing could be improved."
"I would like to see more automation of Day One operations, such as DRS, and HA."
"If you want to install a specific operating system, you must first check to see if it is listed in the compatibility list; only then will you be able to install it, and that is one issue for now."
"The licensing costs are a little bit expensive."
"The user interface needs to be improved."
"Oracle’s support team should improve its response time."
"This should have better support for multiple network cards and some parts of the GUI should be improved."
"When I select the Ubuntu operating system from within the virtual machine, it sometimes hangs."
"It's not as robust as server platforms, nor does it need to be."
"The memory and hardware usage could be a little bit lighter. Right now, it's quite heavy on the usage. The CPU usage should be lower."
"It could improve slightly with enhanced reporting capabilities that show the current status of the network."
"Oracle VMs don't have a solid web interface of their own. This is an area where Oracle is lagging behind. Now, we use headless servers, install Oracle VMs, and manage them remotely. We could use phpVirtual Box, but it is a third-party solution. A lot of people contribute to it, and it's not authenticated by Oracle. As a result, I don't find it to be a good option. Therefore, I would like to see Oracle offer an extension pack or a licensed version that fixes this problem."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing depends upon the licenses, considering the number of devices."
"The solution’s pricing is relatively fair."
"Looking at the hardware and the software licenses, too, it might look expensive."
"The solution's pricing is cheap for a new customer but becomes expensive during renewal."
"The product is costly and comes with an annual subscription."
"The licenses are perpetual, which means they don't expire. Even if we don't have support or don't renew the support service after three years, we will still be able to use the solution."
"Nutanix AHV is free."
"Nutanix AHV is low cost."
"It is pretty good for the price, which is free."
"Oracle should consider reducing the cost of the product."
"The solution is free."
"The product is free to use."
"There are no licensing fees."
"It is an open-source solution."
"The license I use is free."
"Available for free use"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
27%
Computer Software Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
6%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
15%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How does Nutanix AHV compare with VMware vSphere?
To understand which is better - Nutanix AHV or VMware vSphere - you need to do a product comparison. Both products support hypervisors. However, Nutanix supports some of the most popular ones and m...
What do you like most about Nutanix AHV Virtualization?
Integration is the most valuable feature of the product.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Nutanix AHV Virtualization?
If I had to pay for it personally, I wouldn't be able to afford it. Considering how much business we generate and how it aligns with current trends, it's worth it for the company. If you're only go...
How does KVM compare to Oracle VM VirtualBox?
KVM is easy to use, stable and flexible. It is mature and very fast. It is an affordable open-source solution that is easy to set up and manage. It offers very good security. It has a virtual manag...
What do you like most about Oracle VM VirtualBox?
The product’s most valuable feature is the ability to manage multiple operating systems through one application.
 

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Sample Customers

JetBlue, International Speedway Corporation, SAIC Volkswagen
Airbus, Colorado State University, SCS Africa, Wolf Medical Systems.
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