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We performed a comparison between Oracle VM VirtualBox and VMware ESXi based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Server Virtualization Software solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Oracle VM VirtualBox vs. VMware ESXi Report (Updated: May 2024).
771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"It's very simple to use.""Oracle VM VirtualBox is easy to use.""The versatility, simplicity, and stability of the product are it's most valuable features.""The initial setup was straightforward.""This is a highly scalable solution.""The solution is very convenient and easy to use.""This product is extremely easy to install, use, has a great GUI and is incredibly stable.""The flexibility and the closed platform, so it allows you to run in multiple platforms, Windows, Linux, Macintosh."

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"The product is very reliable.""My customers are satisfied with the solution’s performance."

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Cons
"The installation is difficult and could be improved.""The solution is not flexible.""I think that this solution should be more user-friendly.""They could improve the graphics functionality of the product.""The solution needs to improve the methods used for starting and stopping the machine.""When I select the Ubuntu operating system from within the virtual machine, it sometimes hangs.""It could improve slightly with enhanced reporting capabilities that show the current status of the network.""The communications setup lags. It does not connect properly so the batching and networking is a bit slow."

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"The solution’s pricing could be reduced.""VMware is very costly."

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  • "It is a very cost-effective solution."
  • "Pricing does not apply for us, we do not have to pay for the service."
  • "The product is free to use."
  • "Everything is free within limitations. Once you go over a certain level of usage you have to license the product."
  • "It is pretty good for the price, which is free."
  • "This is an open-source product and it can be used free of charge."
  • "There are no licensing fees."
  • "The license I use is free."
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    Top Answer:The product’s most valuable feature is the ability to manage multiple operating systems through one application.
    Top Answer:The product is very reliable.
    Top Answer:The tool is costlier than any hypervisor.
    Top Answer:VMware is very costly.
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    Overview

    Oracle VM VirtualBox is a robust AMD64/Intel64 and x86 next-generation virtualization solution that functions well for home use and is also powerful enough to handle the needs of a busy enterprise organization. This professional solution is open source and provides super-fast high performance in addition to many outstanding value-added features. VirtualBox functions effectively on Windows, macOS, Solaris, Linux, and more. Users can benefit from VirtualBox's dedication to continually developing the product and providing continual progressive updates and releases. The solution is supported by a trusted dedicated professional community and is backed by Oracle, which guarantees that the product is able to consistently meet and exceed quality controls and protocols at all times.

    Oracle VM VirtualBox Features

    Oracle VM Virtual Box provides many value-added features.  Some of these features include:

    • Consolidation: Oracle VM VirtualBox makes it easy for users to seamlessly run numerous virtual machines on a small number of hosts and will also facilitate comprehensive balancing of the loads between VMs. This helps to minimize and consolidate the hardware needed throughout the organization.
    • Diagnostics: VirtualBox provides excellent testing and disaster recovery. Users can use the virtual hard disk like a container. This container can be copied, frozen, backed up, or transported between hosts. Using the virtual machines (VMs), users can easily test multi-node network services for any networking, software configuration, or operating system issues.
    • Snapshots: Using snapshots, users are able to save or freeze a specific state of a VM and choose to revert back to the protected state if/when they desire. Users are able to make changes or experiment within the computing space. Should a problem arise, users can revert back to the selected snapshot; this makes the need for frequent backups and restores unnecessary.
    • Flexibility: The solution makes it easy to run different operating systems (OSes) at the same time. Users can run software designed for one OS on another OS. For example, users can easily run Windows on a MAC and not have to perform a reboot. As users can configure the kinds of virtual hardware to be presented with each OS, there is greater flexibility on which OS can be selected, and users can even choose older OSes or ones that are not currently supported by the original OS.
    • Cost-effective: Virtualization with Oracle VM VirtualBox enables users to considerably minimize overall costs by reducing the amount of hardware needed and the associated expenses of running the physical machines throughout an organization. This tremendous cost savings results in ROI being achieved in a very short period of time.

    Reviews from Real Users

    “Oracle VM VirtualBox is easy to use and does not require much training. It uses fewer resources. Teams using new operating system releases can quickly test and implement. This would make the development of new software releases faster and easier. It also helps users to write the program, test, and support it on multiple platforms. It has a good community as it is open-source.” - Satishbabu G., Oracle ACE

    “It is easy to use and does not require complex knowledge. It uses less resources, which is a requirement as it is used to onboard hardware with very little resources available.” - A PeerSpot user who is an IT Architect - AI at CGI

    IT teams are under constant pressure to meet fluctuating market trends and heightened customer demands. At the same time, they must stretch IT resources to accommodate increasingly complex projects. Fortunately, ESXi formerly known as ESX helps balance the need for both better business outcomes and IT savings. VMware ESXi enables you to:
    Consolidate hardware for higher capacity utilization.
    Increase performance for a competitive edge.
    Streamline IT administration through centralized management.
    Reduce CapEx and OpEx.
    Minimize hardware resources needed to run the hypervisor, meaning greater efficiency.

    Sample Customers
    Airbus, Colorado State University, SCS Africa, Wolf Medical Systems.
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    Financial Services Firm16%
    University13%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company10%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Educational Organization8%
    Government8%
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise24%
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise58%
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    Buyer's Guide
    Oracle VM VirtualBox vs. VMware ESXi
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Oracle VM VirtualBox vs. VMware ESXi and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    771,157 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Oracle VM VirtualBox is ranked 5th in Server Virtualization Software with 61 reviews while VMware ESXi is ranked 11th in Server Virtualization Software with 2 reviews. Oracle VM VirtualBox is rated 8.2, while VMware ESXi is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Oracle VM VirtualBox writes "The solution is versatile, simple to use, and stable". On the other hand, the top reviewer of VMware ESXi writes "Reliable, is not affected by network issues, and provides good support". Oracle VM VirtualBox is most compared with Proxmox VE, KVM, Hyper-V, Oracle VM and VMware Workstation, whereas VMware ESXi is most compared with . See our Oracle VM VirtualBox vs. VMware ESXi report.

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