Oracle VM vs Spot comparison

Oracle and Spot are both solutions in the Server Virtualization Software category. Oracle is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.7, while Spot is ranked #14 with an average rating of 7.0. Oracle holds a 7.3% mindshare in SVS, compared to Spot’s 0.0% mindshare. Additionally, 84% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Spot users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 8, 2025

Oracle VM and Spot compete in the virtualization and cloud optimization spaces. Spot has an advantage due to its cost-saving features which suit businesses focusing on financial efficiency.

Features: Oracle VM offers comprehensive virtualization capabilities, high availability, and supports Oracle applications. Spot provides cloud cost optimization utilizing predictive analytics for managing and reducing expenditure. The differentiation is Oracle VM's focus on virtualization stability while Spot emphasizes cost management.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle VM is known for straightforward deployment with Oracle ecosystem integration and reliable support services. Spot allows flexible deployment in cloud environments focusing on active cost management. Oracle VM provides stability through integration, while Spot's adaptability and proactive support favor cloud environments.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle VM involves upfront licensing costs but offers valuable long-term ROI through integration and reliable performance. Spot presents a pricing model aligned with usage providing immediate savings and positive ROI via its cost management capabilities. Oracle VM requires a larger initial investment, whereas Spot offers ongoing cost-efficiency benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle VM

Ranking in Server Virtualization Software

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Spot

Ranking in Server Virtualization Software

14th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Management (32nd), Cloud Operations Analytics (3rd), Cloud Analytics (5th), Compute Service (11th), Containers as a Service (CaaS) (7th), Cloud Cost Management (9th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Server Virtualization Software category, the mindshare of Oracle VM is 7.3%, up from 6.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Spot is 0.0%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Rasika Sudasinghe

Senior Director - Systems Architecture at MIT ESP

A cheap option available for Linux environments which is useful for many workloads

Oracle VM is an obsolete product in that no new features are coming for it. The new version is called Oracle KVM. The only improvement needed for Oracle VM is the look and feel of the interface. When comparing the user console with vCenter, the interface used to control VMware environments, Oracle VM's user interface is not that rich in terms of user experience. If Oracle could improve that, it would be good. Besides that, we don't know if the solution comes with a roadmap because it comes free of charge with Oracle x86. We can't expect something similar to vCenter in KVM, but at least if you can improve what users can experience, then it would be good.

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Manpreet_Singh

Senior Principal Infrastructure Engineer at Mphasis

Used to manage Kubernetes infrastructure, but it doesn't have support from OCI

Spot Ocean is deployed on the cloud in our organization. I would recommend the solution to other users. You need to have an experience with Kubernetes, or else this product is of no use. It is not difficult to learn to use Spot Ocean. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Virtualization platform that's easy to set up, and has good scalability and stability."

"I can dynamically adjust resources—it's stable and offers virtual functions."

"The simplicity is a strong point."

"Its technical support is quite good."

"The cloning is a great feature and live migration is very easy."

"It is a scalable solution."

"The product is simple and easy to use."

"Overall, the biggest performance is around virtualization and automation, you can build private clouds with Oracle VM using Enterprise Manager."

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"The solution helps us to manage and scale automatically whenever there is a limit to the increase in the application workflow."

"The solution offers both block access and file access, making it a nice solution for customers."

Cons

"The product could improve network virtualization and hardware utilization functionalities."

"The main drawback is having a single hardware with multiple logical domains. If I have limited systems and there is maintenance on the hardware, the Oracle systems are impacted."

"If you do a gap analysis between VMware and Oracle VM, you can't do VM Snapshot. That's one thing you can't do. It's a sort of a snapshot, but it's not really Snapshot technology. It requires that you're running on CFS-2."

"The only improvement needed for Oracle VM is the look and feel of the interface."

"Integration capabilities are a little complicated. It could be made easier. Whether integrating with Azure or other platforms or integration with OIC itself, the integration part is a little complicated."

"If there are issues with the storage, then all the machines go down, even if I have a backup solution in place."

"The management can be improved more, and become more agile. It would be nice for it to become more rich in terms of UI. In addition, the replication to disaster recovery needs improvement."

"Not every upgrade goes smoothly, and after an upgrade, it sometimes stops working. There are cases where I had to downgrade the system to get it working again."

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"The solution doesn't have support from OCI, and it should start working to onboard OCI."

"There are no particular areas for improvement I can identify."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I recommend this for any customer wanting to reduce their licensing costs for packaged applications."

"The price compares well with other solutions."

"With having a global contract, we get some discounts."

"All other vendors are selling their licenses to use the VM, but Oracle isn't doing that, which is its biggest advantage. It is free. All you have to do is get the hardware. You can create an unlimited number of VMs for free. With VMware, you have to purchase licenses for the number of VMs that you want to create. You only pay for their premium support, and even that is optional. I am now learning this product, and we can even do without the support."

"Oracle VM is free if you are running it on Oracle infrastructure hardware, otherwise, it is subscription-based."

"The solution is free but we have to pay for technical support."

"Its price is relatively low."

"Pricing and licensing is one of the main decision making reasons for going to Oracle VM because it was cost effective."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

29%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

22%

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

Which is better - Oracle VM or KVM?

I would prefer if KVM was easier to scale and not so limited. Overall the product has been helpful. It is easy to use, and was quite straight-forward to set up. Since I have been using KVM, I have ...

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Which is better - Oracle VM or VMware VSphere?

Oracle VM seems to me to be kind of outdated. Nevertheless, it is fairly straightforward to use and maintain. The solution can just be set and you can forget about it, and the scalability is consid...

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What do you like most about Oracle VM?

If you want to access the VM from anywhere over the Internet, you put it in a public subnet. So, VMs are linked to that. The subnets are linked to it. So, it's perfectly secured if it's a private n...

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What do you like most about Spot Ocean?

The solution helps us to manage and scale automatically whenever there is a limit to the increase in the application workflow.

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What needs improvement with Spot Ocean?

There are no particular areas for improvement I can identify.

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What is your primary use case for Spot Ocean?

Spot by NetApp is primarily used for backup and also for Fiservware.

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Comparisons

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Compared 34% of the time

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Compared 19% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

Oracle VM VirtualBox vs Oracle VM

Compared 14% of the time

Hyper-V vs Oracle VM

Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Also Known As

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Spot Ocean, Spot Elastigroup, Spot Eco

Overview

Oracle VM for x86

Oracle VM for x86 is a Xen based server virtualization platform for public and private cloud and traditional on premise deployment. Oracle VM offers full lifecycle and application deployment from disk to cloud.

Designed and optimized for security, efficiency and performance Oracle VM supports major hardware vendors x86 and storage platforms and can run workloads on Linux, Windows and Oracle Solaris. Uniquely for our virtualization platform it offers live patching via Ksplice enhancing security and minimizing service disruption. Oracle VM supports hard partitioning which can significantly reduce software applications licensing costs.

Oracle VM for SPARC

Oracle VM for SPARC is a firmware based virtualization platform for Oracle and Fujitsu SPARC based servers running Solaris. Oracle VM supports hard partitioning which can significantly reduce software applications licensing costs.

Oracle

Spot provides dynamic workload management for cloud environments, offering cost optimization and enhanced performance. It stands out with its unique approach to managing resources efficiently.

Spot is designed to enhance cloud resource utilization and cost-effectiveness through intelligent workload management. With real-time analysis, Spot determines and deploys the most efficient resources, ensuring optimal performance for applications. Businesses benefit from reduced cloud expenses and increased operational efficiency, making it an essential tool for managing cloud infrastructure effectively.

What are the key features of Spot?

Automated Scaling: Automatically adjusts cloud resources based on demand and usage patterns.
Real-Time Monitoring: Provides continuous oversight to ensure optimal performance and operational efficiency.
Cost Optimization: Reduces expenses by utilizing spot instances and leveraging cost-effective cloud resources.
Seamless Integration: Easily integrates with existing cloud services and infrastructures.

What benefits should users look for in Spot?

Cost Reduction: Users can expect to see a significant decrease in cloud expenses.
Improved Efficiency: Enhancements in operational processes and workload management.
Resource Optimization: Better allocation and usage of cloud resources.
Scalability: Capability to handle increasing amounts of work effectively.

In finance, Spot ensures cost-effective cloud computing for trading platforms, while in e-commerce, it dynamically manages back-end processes. In the entertainment industry, Spot optimizes media streaming by deploying resources when user demand spikes. Each industry leverages Spot to maximize performance and minimize operational costs, demonstrating its versatility and reliability across sectors.

Spot

Sample Customers

Ambulance Victoria, Australian Finance Group (AFG), Avnet Technology Solutions, CERN, cloudKleyer, Danish Tax Authority (SKAT), Data Intensity, Dubai World, Engineers Australia, Enkitec, Groupe FLO, Guerra S.A. Implemento, s Rodovišrios, Interactive One, IT Convergence, Jesta Digital, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, KT, Kyoto Prefecture, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory / National Ignition Facility, Multinet Pakistan, National Australia Bank (NAB), Navis LLC, Overhead Door, Overstock.com, Paragon Data, Parks Victoria, Pella, Sunway Shared Services, St. Louis Metro, Terminales Ro de la Plata S.A., University of Massachusetts, Versace,

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